10 things you should NEVER do after uploading a YouTube video

Summary

This video reveals the 10 most common mistakes small YouTubers make after uploading a video and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. From failing to add chapters or altering well-performing titles, to prematurely deleting videos or obsessing over analytics, the speaker draws on their own YouTube success to emphasize the importance of patience, consistency, and strategy. Key tips include letting YouTube's algorithm work without interference, being mindful of comment sections, and avoiding shortcuts like buying views. This guide aims to help small creators maximize their chances of success by learning from experienced YouTubers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Don't add or remove manual chapters after posting a YouTube video. It can significantly impact your video's performance, as YouTube treats it like a new video.
• 😀 Once a video is performing well, avoid changing its title, thumbnail, or any other elements. Even small changes can negatively affect its views and performance.
• 😀 Be patient and give your video time to gain traction before making any changes to its title or thumbnail. Wait at least 1 to 4 weeks.
• 😀 Don't delete videos too soon. Even if they don't perform well initially, a video can eventually go viral after weeks, months, or even a year.
• 😀 Avoid watching your own video shortly after uploading it just to check how it looks. It can negatively impact retention by signaling to YouTube that viewers aren't interested.
• 😀 Don’t promote your videos to friends, family, or on other websites to boost views. This can interfere with the YouTube algorithm's ability to find the right audience.
• 😀 Moderate your comment section to keep the top comments positive. Negative comments can generate more negativity, harming your video's performance.
• 😀 Always double-check your videos after posting for any mistakes or errors. Forgetting to cut out a mistake could lead to embarrassment, especially if the video goes viral.
• 😀 Avoid buying views from external sources. This can lead to low retention, potential demonetization, and even channel termination by YouTube.
• 😀 Stop obsessing over video analytics with low view counts. Analytics only become reliable after reaching a substantial number of views (5,000 to 10,000+).

Q & A

Why is it important not to add or remove manual chapters after uploading a YouTube video?

Adding or removing manual chapters after a video is posted can cause YouTube to treat it as a new video. This can negatively affect the video’s performance since YouTube's algorithm processes it differently, potentially reducing the video's visibility and views.

What should you do if a video is already performing well on YouTube?

If a video is performing well, avoid making any changes to its title, thumbnail, or any other elements. Even small changes can disrupt the YouTube algorithm’s promotion of the video, causing a temporary drop in views.

How long should you wait before changing the title and thumbnail of a video that isn't performing well?

You should wait at least 1 to 4 weeks before changing a video’s title or thumbnail. The first week, especially the first 3 days, is crucial as YouTube tests the video with different audiences to see how it performs.

What is the risk of deleting a video too soon?

Deleting a video too early, especially after just a couple of weeks, can hinder its chance of going viral later. Sometimes, videos can gain traction months after being posted, so deleting them prematurely eliminates this possibility.

Why should you avoid watching your video right after posting it?

Watching your own video immediately after posting it can hurt retention. If you click on the video and watch it for only a few seconds, YouTube will interpret this as a sign that viewers are not interested in the video, potentially lowering its ranking.

Is it beneficial to share your video with friends and family to boost its views?

No, sharing your video with friends and family can harm its performance. Views from people who are not part of your target audience distort YouTube’s algorithm, preventing the video from being promoted to the right viewers.

How should negative comments in the comment section be handled?

It’s important to moderate your comment section to ensure the top comments are positive. Negative comments can spark further negativity, affecting the video’s performance. If a negative comment is harming the video, consider deleting it to prevent it from gaining more attention.

What should you do if you notice a mistake in your video after posting it?

If you notice a mistake in your video after posting it, it's essential to correct it as quickly as possible. Editing and trimming the video before it becomes too popular can prevent the mistake from being widely noticed.

Why is it a bad idea to buy views for your YouTube video?

Buying views violates YouTube's terms of service and can lead to penalties like demonetization or even channel termination. Additionally, the views are often from non-targeted sources with low retention, which can harm the video’s performance and credibility.

When should a YouTuber start analyzing their video analytics?

You should avoid obsessing over video analytics for videos with fewer than 5,000 to 10,000 views. At that point, the data will not be accurate enough to make informed decisions. Focus on analytics only when the video has gained significant traction.