{"id":8216,"date":"2022-07-13T05:51:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8216"},"modified":"2022-07-13T05:51:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:51:06","slug":"how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Your YouTube Channel"},"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-69fc3559ab51b\" 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-69fc3559ab51b\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc3559ab51b\" ><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-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Grow_Your_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Grow Your YouTube Channel\">How to Grow Your YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#Engaging_with_your_subscribers\" title=\"Engaging with your subscribers\">Engaging with your subscribers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#Creating_longer_videos\" title=\"Creating longer videos\">Creating longer videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#Increasing_your_videos_Session_Time\" title=\"Increasing your video&#8217;s &#8220;Session Time&#8221;\">Increasing your video&#8217;s &#8220;Session Time&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#Adding_channel_art\" title=\"Adding channel art\">Adding channel art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/#Increasing_your_posting_frequency\" title=\"Increasing your posting frequency\">Increasing your posting frequency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Grow_Your_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Grow Your YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you want to grow your YouTube channel, you need to learn how to rank for keywords relevant to your topic. Casey Neistat, Dollar Shave Club, HelloFlo and Poo-Pourri are a few examples. One of the first YouTube channel growth tips he shared is to rank for relevant keywords and take advantage of keyword opportunities on Google. A successful video that ranks well on both search engines will earn you money.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engaging_with_your_subscribers\"><\/span>Engaging with your subscribers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can engage with your subscribers in a number of ways. The first method involves creating a video, and then posting it on your YouTube channel. Publish a new video at least once a week, but try to make it special. Don&#8217;t use expensive video production tools; smartphones are more than capable of doing that. Also, tools like Animoto make it easy to edit videos. Another effective strategy is to be consistent with your uploads, which means posting the same video at the same time each week or day. This will keep your subscribers updated on your latest content.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make a playlist that highlights the best videos on your channel. A playlist is a great way to highlight the best content on your channel, and it will make it easier for viewers to find it. Another option is to run contests. You should monitor the results of the contests to determine if they are effective in growing your subscriber count. Remember, subscribers like to feel appreciated. To that end, recognize your subscribers once they reach a certain number or milestone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_longer_videos\"><\/span>Creating longer videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to increase your YouTube subscriber count, you must create longer videos. A video is considered longer when it is longer than twenty-five seconds. This helps the viewers stay engaged for a longer period of time. End screens are interactive graphics that appear at the end of your video. They are an excellent way to encourage viewers to subscribe to your channel or website, or to advertise your crowdfunding campaign. These end cards appear during the last five to 20 seconds of a video.<\/p>\n<p>While video creation can be intimidating to beginners, it doesn&#8217;t have to be. Smartphone cameras can do great work, and editing software is much easier and more affordable today. Try CyberLink PowerDirector 365 Essential for free or the premium version for just a few dollars per month. In addition, YouTube channels include an analytics tool that can help you increase your subscriber count faster. Here are a few tips on how to create longer videos:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_your_videos_Session_Time\"><\/span>Increasing your video&#8217;s &#8220;Session Time&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increasing your video&#8217;s &#8220;Sesion Time&#8221; on YouTube is very important. YouTube uses watch time to determine where your video should appear on its site. Generally, the watch time of your video is eight to fifteen minutes. Adding interactive features to your video will help increase your video&#8217;s session time. Place your best videos on the end screen, your channel page, and in your playlists.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to adding more tags to your video, you must make it as search-friendly as possible. This means that your title, description, and meta tags should reflect the latest trends. The title, description, and tags should be rich with keywords that your audience will find relevant. To make your video more search-friendly, you should also enable the embed option. Having the embed option enabled on your video will encourage viewers to share it and view it further.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_channel_art\"><\/span>Adding channel art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding channel art is a powerful way to promote your videos on YouTube. The right design and placement of your channel&#8217;s banner will attract viewers and increase your brand&#8217;s profile. Make sure to check out YouTube&#8217;s recommendations for banner size and style, and use a template that suits your needs. It is important to include a call to action in your channel art as well. The following tips will help you create a compelling and effective call to action.<\/p>\n<p>Adding channel art is a great way to get more views and subscribers. If viewers enjoy your videos, they&#8217;re more likely to click through to your channel page to learn more about your brand and products or services. Without channel art, visitors might assume you&#8217;re inexperienced, unprofessional, or just don&#8217;t care. If your artwork doesn&#8217;t reflect these qualities, they won&#8217;t subscribe to your channel. By using a channel art template that is optimized for YouTube, you&#8217;ll entice viewers to click through and watch your content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_your_posting_frequency\"><\/span>Increasing your posting frequency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The more videos you upload, the better. YouTube&#8217;s algorithm rewards active, engaging channels. However, it is important to balance the quality of your videos. Most of your videos should be good-enough, and some should be perfect. You can also balance your posting frequency by creating low-effort, high-return videos. Here are some tips on how to make your videos as high-quality as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Create a schedule for your uploads. YouTube recommends you post videos at least once a week. But if you edit them, you can upload them once every two weeks. The key is consistency and quality. Consistently posting your videos will boost your traffic. A good posting schedule will help you reach your goal of generating more subscribers. In order to achieve this, post a high-quality video at least once per week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Grow Your YouTube Channel If you want to grow your YouTube channel, you need to learn how to rank for keywords relevant to your topic. Casey Neistat, Dollar Shave Club, HelloFlo and Poo-Pourri are a few examples. 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