{"id":41525,"date":"2022-07-30T16:06:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41525"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:06:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:06:44","slug":"how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Promote Your Video on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0eac9755a2e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0eac9755a2e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0eac9755a2e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#How_to_Promote_Your_Video_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Promote Your Video on YouTube\">How to Promote Your Video on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Create_a_YouTube_playlist\" title=\"Create a YouTube playlist\">Create a YouTube playlist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Run_contests\" title=\"Run contests\">Run contests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Cross-promote_with_other_YouTube_creators\" title=\"Cross-promote with other YouTube creators\">Cross-promote with other YouTube creators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Create_a_Facebook_page\" title=\"Create a Facebook page\">Create a Facebook page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Post_a_video_a_week\" title=\"Post a video a week\">Post a video a week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Use_hashtags\" title=\"Use hashtags\">Use hashtags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-video-on-youtube\/#Cross-promote_with_other_social_media_platforms\" title=\"Cross-promote with other social media platforms\">Cross-promote with other social media platforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Promote_Your_Video_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Promote Your Video on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/rfutzjo.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:42% max-height:378px; width:auto;\" alt=\"how to promote your video on youtube\">  <\/p>\n<p>You have probably wondered how to promote your video on YouTube. In this article, we&#8217;ll share with you tips on how to create a YouTube playlist, run contests, and cross-promote with other YouTube creators. In addition, we&#8217;ll tell you about the importance of using Facebook and Twitter to promote your video. By following these tips, you&#8217;ll have a better chance of getting your video seen by more people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_YouTube_playlist\"><\/span>Create a YouTube playlist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a YouTube playlist to promote your video will help your viewers navigate your content. It will also help you target new keywords. For example, if you have a video series, you could create a playlist and place each video in a different category. This will increase your chances of ranking on search results. And since you can target different audiences, you can include videos related to the same topic, such as cooking videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_contests\"><\/span>Run contests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to advertise your video on YouTube is to run contests! They can help you get more viewers, but if you do it the wrong way, your contest will look like a joke. To prevent this, set a budget that you can afford to spend, and then test various methods. Experiment with different prizes and headers to see what works best for your video. Don&#8217;t forget to follow up with those who enter the contest after it&#8217;s over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-promote_with_other_YouTube_creators\"><\/span>Cross-promote with other YouTube creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to building an audience on YouTube, cross-promotion is one of the best ways to get the word out about your video. The process begins with identifying channels with engaged audiences. Then, you can collaborate with those channels. Whether you&#8217;re collaborating with a popular YouTube channel or a smaller channel, be sure to work together on relevant content. Your goal is to build an audience that others will want to support.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Facebook_page\"><\/span>Create a Facebook page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using Facebook as a marketing tool for your YouTube video can be a powerful way to expand your reach and grow your community. Facebook and YouTube work in tandem, so knowing how to use each to maximize your video&#8217;s potential is essential. If you&#8217;re not sure where to start, a seasoned creative brand consultant with more than 15 years experience in this space can help you maximize the potential of both platforms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_a_video_a_week\"><\/span>Post a video a week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key to success with YouTube is posting on a consistent schedule. If you&#8217;re not consistent, it&#8217;s very easy to go months without posting or only post three times in a single week. While this may seem like a lot, it will actually help your channel grow and attract more subscribers. Rather than relying on the popularity of other videos as your guide to posting, consider your own audience, time constraints, and skill level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_hashtags\"><\/span>Use hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use hashtags to promote your video on YouTube. YouTube displays the first three hashtags on the video title. It is important to track which hashtags are working and which aren&#8217;t. This is another way to get your video in front of as many viewers as possible. Use them wisely, though. Below are some tips and examples of successful YouTube hashtag strategies. You can use the right hashtags for your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-promote_with_other_social_media_platforms\"><\/span>Cross-promote with other social media platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How can you cross-promote your video on YouTube with others? The best way to do this is to partner with other content creators who have similar interests. By collaborating with other users, you can expose a new audience to your video and earn new subscribers. The benefits of cross-promoting are obvious. 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