{"id":42589,"date":"2022-07-30T16:52:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42589"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:52:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:52:11","slug":"how-to-post-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a YouTube Video"},"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-6a187e22da7f2\" 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-6a187e22da7f2\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a187e22da7f2\" ><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-post-a-youtube-video\/#How_to_Post_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Post a YouTube Video\">How to Post a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Create_a_compelling_video\" title=\"Create a compelling video\">Create a compelling video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Add_a_title\" title=\"Add a title\">Add a title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Add_a_description\" title=\"Add a description\">Add a description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Add_an_end_screen\" title=\"Add an end screen\">Add an end screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Find_the_best_time_to_post_a_video_on_YouTube\" title=\"Find the best time to post a video on YouTube\">Find the best time to post a video on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Create_a_content_schedule\" title=\"Create a content schedule\">Create a content schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video\/#Upload_your_video_on_different_days_of_the_week\" title=\"Upload your video on different days of the week\">Upload your video on different days of the week<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Post a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to post a youtube video\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/hSFtCoN.png\" style=\"max-height:234px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:42% width:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are new to YouTube, then you may be wondering how to post a video to the site. The good news is that this is not as difficult as it seems. Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_compelling_video\"><\/span>Create a compelling video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Create a Compelling YouTube Video? The creators of sites like YouTube have a similar goal: to make their sites as &#8220;sticky&#8221; as possible, encouraging people to stay on their pages for as long as possible. This is particularly important for videos, as most video hosting sites use the Flash format. As a result, it&#8217;s important to make your video stick out and stand out from the crowd. This article will outline the best practices for creating compelling videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_title\"><\/span>Add a title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a title to a YouTube video will help you capture the attention of viewers and improve your visibility. YouTube allows up to 5000 characters for the description. Of those, only 200 will be displayed in search results, or &#8220;above the fold.&#8221; This means that your title will be read by potential viewers before they click to view your video. Use the keywords that are relevant to the content of your video in your description.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_description\"><\/span>Add a description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube has many features that make adding a description to your video extremely important. A well-written description can entice viewers to watch your video, as many people don&#8217;t bother to watch a whole video unless they are interested in the topic. A description can also entice viewers to share the video on social media, a great way to promote your brand. But before adding a description, consider these tips to make the most of your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_an_end_screen\"><\/span>Add an end screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to increase your YouTube views, watch time, and subscriber count, you should consider adding an end screen. Adding an end screen is simple, and can be done while uploading a new video or while editing an existing one. Listed below are some tips and tricks to help you make a YouTube video end screen. If you&#8217;re unsure how to proceed, start with these simple instructions. In order to create a YouTube end screen, you need to make sure that you&#8217;ve got enough room.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_best_time_to_post_a_video_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Find the best time to post a video on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can try to find the best time to post a YouTube video by following the guidelines above. However, keep in mind that this time is highly dependent on the type of video and the region you are posting in. YouTube takes time to index your video and process it before showing it to viewers. For maximum exposure, you should publish your video at least two to three hours before peak hours. Then, it will appear well in the search results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_content_schedule\"><\/span>Create a content schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying to drive traffic to your YouTube video channel, you&#8217;ll need to create a content calendar. YouTube&#8217;s algorithm favors content creators who are consistent in posting. Make sure you set a consistent posting schedule for your video and let your audience know when to expect your next video. This way, you can get more views on your upcoming videos. Here are some tips to help you create a content calendar for YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upload_your_video_on_different_days_of_the_week\"><\/span>Upload your video on different days of the week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many factors to consider when posting on YouTube. Most people think that Monday and Tuesday are the worst days to upload a video, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way! Depending on what type of content you&#8217;re making, posting on those days may actually benefit your video. Most YouTubers have the best results posting on Thursdays or Fridays, which are the hours when the majority of your subscribers are online.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VtF2AgFSLAw\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"248\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Post a YouTube Video If you are new to YouTube, then you may be wondering how to post a video to the site. The good news is that this is not as difficult as it seems. Simply follow these steps: Create a compelling video How to Create a Compelling YouTube Video? 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