The Right Way to Upload Videos on YouTube in 2024 (Best Settings)

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide for effectively uploading and optimizing YouTube videos. It covers key settings such as licensing, embedding, comment moderation, monetization, and ad suitability. The creator explains how to choose the right video category, select appropriate end screens, and schedule videos for optimal engagement. Additionally, strategies for managing YouTube's subscription feed and remixing options are discussed. The video also emphasizes the importance of honesty in ad suitability, the use of premieres for special releases, and techniques to maximize video visibility and reach on the platform.

Takeaways

• 😀 Select 'Creative Commons Attribution' for free promotion when others re-upload your video with credit.
• 😀 Allow embedding of your video on external websites for increased exposure and views.
• 😀 Turn off notifications for subscribers if your new content doesn't align with their interests to avoid algorithm confusion.
• 😀 Enable 'Allow Shorts Remixing' to let others create YouTube Shorts from your content and promote your videos.
• 😀 Choose the most relevant category for your video (e.g., 'Education') to improve discoverability.
• 😀 Enable comment moderation with 'Basic' settings to maintain engagement while controlling spam and abuse.
• 😀 If your video is monetized, use mid-roll ads for videos over 8 minutes to maximize revenue potential.
• 😀 Always answer the content suitability questionnaire truthfully to avoid penalties or delays in video monetization.
• 😀 Use end screens effectively by promoting a single video to reduce decision fatigue and increase viewer retention.
• 😀 Upload videos as 'Unlisted' first to allow for copyright checks and HD processing before making them public.
• 😀 Schedule your video release at your peak audience times, using YouTube Analytics or VidIQ for optimal engagement.

Q & A

What is the difference between the YouTube Standard License and Creative Commons Attribution?

The YouTube Standard License prevents others from re-uploading your video, while Creative Commons Attribution allows others to re-upload or remix your video as long as they give you proper credit. The speaker prefers Creative Commons for free promotion.

Why should I consider allowing embedding of my video on other websites?

Allowing embedding can lead to free promotion and more views, as people can share your video on their own websites. It's a way to reach a broader audience without any extra effort.

What is the potential downside of publishing videos to subscribers’ feeds and notifying them?

If your new video content is very different from your usual videos, such as switching from Minecraft to a guitar tutorial, it may be shown to viewers who aren't interested, causing them to ignore the video. This can hurt your video's performance in the YouTube algorithm.

What is the importance of the 'Allow Shorts Remixing' feature?

Enabling 'Allow Shorts Remixing' allows others to create Shorts using your content, which can serve as free marketing, promoting your video to a wider audience.

How do I select the correct category for my YouTube video?

Choose a category that best describes the content of your video, such as 'Gaming' or 'Education.' Some categories may require additional prompts, like specifying the game in a 'Gaming' video, so be sure to fill out all relevant fields.

What is the 'Comment Moderation' feature, and what setting does the speaker prefer?

Comment moderation allows you to control which comments appear on your video. The speaker prefers the 'Basic' setting, which filters out obvious spam and hate comments without being overly strict.

How can I optimize my video for monetization on YouTube?

If your channel is monetized, you can enable ads and set up mid-roll ads if your video is longer than 8 minutes. This ensures that your video generates revenue from ads placed throughout the content.

Why is it important to accurately answer YouTube’s content suitability questions?

Answering these questions honestly helps YouTube assess the appropriateness of your video for ads. Lying about your video’s content can lead to YouTube reviewing your videos manually, delaying monetization and possibly affecting ad revenue.

What is the role of end screens in YouTube videos, and how should they be optimized?

End screens allow you to promote other videos or channels at the end of your video. The speaker recommends using a single, large video suggestion to avoid overwhelming viewers with too many options, and limiting the end screen duration to around 5-10 seconds.

How do 'cards' function on YouTube videos, and are they necessary?

Cards are small icons that appear in the top right corner of the video and can link to other videos or channels. However, the speaker notes that they are not commonly used, and many creators may not find them necessary for their content.