If You Are Getting Less Than 500 views... Fix these 3 things

Summary

This video offers essential strategies for growing a YouTube channel, focusing on the 'art,' 'science,' and 'game' of YouTube success. It emphasizes creating content that entertains, educates, or motivates, while optimizing thumbnails and titles to grab viewers' attention. The 'game' aspect is about studying trending topics and recreating successful video elements, such as titles and thumbnails, to gain views. The video also highlights the importance of consistent engagement, using trends to your advantage, and maintaining the right mindset for long-term success on YouTube.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand that YouTube is a mix of art, science, and a game. Master all three to succeed.
• 😀 Focus on creating content that either entertains, educates, or motivates viewers, with the emphasis on viewer needs over your own.
• 😀 Avoid vlogs or content centered solely on your daily life unless you already have an established audience who cares about you.
• 😀 Thumbnails and titles are crucial for getting people to click on your videos; they should create curiosity and interest.
• 😀 The first 30 seconds of your video should immediately hook the viewer without unnecessary introductions.
• 😀 Structure your videos with clear steps and a solid conclusion to keep viewers engaged.
• 😀 Engage with your audience in the comments by interacting with channels that interest you and subscribing to them when relevant.
• 😀 The 'game' of YouTube involves understanding trends and titles that are already working for others in your niche.
• 😀 Recreate trending thumbnails and titles (without copying) to increase the likelihood of attracting views.
• 😀 Use trending topics and successful titles as inspiration to craft your own video, ensuring it is relevant and true to your content.
• 😀 To grow your YouTube channel quickly, focus on titles and thumbnails that have proven success, especially those that generate higher views compared to the creator's subscriber count.

Q & A

What is the 'game' behind YouTube that many creators don't understand?

The game behind YouTube involves understanding that it's not just about creativity or originality but about knowing how to leverage trending content. By observing successful video titles and thumbnails, creators can optimize their content to attract views, even before producing a video.

Why is it important to understand the 'art' of YouTube?

The art of YouTube is about creating content that either entertains, educates, or motivates viewers. It should be viewer-centered, focusing on solving problems or offering value to the audience, rather than just personal content like vlogs in the early stages.

How can YouTubers improve their thumbnails and titles?

Thumbnails and titles must grab attention and spark curiosity. They should be aligned with the interests of the audience, focusing on what people are already searching for. It's essential to research trending videos in your niche and create titles and thumbnails that are similar but still unique.

What is the role of a 'hook' in YouTube videos?

The hook is the first 30 seconds of a video, which should immediately grab the viewer's attention and make them feel they are in the right place. It’s crucial to avoid pleasantries or filler content and go straight to the point to retain the audience.

Why do small YouTubers struggle with getting views?

Small YouTubers often struggle because they may not be creating content that attracts views. This can include poor thumbnails, lack of audience-centered content, or not aligning with trending topics or what viewers are actively searching for.

What advice is given to small YouTubers about originality and creativity?

While creativity and originality are important, they might not be the primary factors in growing a YouTube channel. Instead, small YouTubers should focus on replicating successful trends, titles, and thumbnails in their niche, adjusting them to fit their unique voice.

What is an 'outlier' video, and why should creators focus on them?

An outlier video is one that has significantly more views compared to the creator's usual number of subscribers. These videos indicate trending topics that are drawing attention, and creators can use these trends to package their own content in a way that attracts views.

How should YouTubers structure their videos for better retention?

Videos should have a clear structure: start with a strong hook, then provide content in a logical order (step-by-step), and finish with a conclusion. This format helps maintain viewer engagement and improves retention rates.

What should small YouTubers do before filming a video?

Before filming, small YouTubers should research their niche to find trending outlier videos. By examining the titles, thumbnails, and content of successful videos, they can optimize their own video presentation to attract more views.

What is the benefit of using trending topics and thumbnails from other creators?

By using trending topics and analyzing successful thumbnails and titles, YouTubers can tap into an existing pool of interest. This increases the likelihood of their videos being discovered by a broader audience, boosting views and channel growth.