{"id":8686,"date":"2022-07-13T06:29:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8686"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:29:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:29:31","slug":"how-to-grow-a-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-a-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow a 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-69ef6d846ea21\" 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-69ef6d846ea21\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef6d846ea21\" ><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-a-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Grow_a_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Grow a YouTube Channel\">How to Grow a 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-a-youtube-channel\/#Linking_to_other_online_properties\" title=\"Linking to other online properties\">Linking to other online properties<\/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-a-youtube-channel\/#Using_YouTube_analytics\" title=\"Using YouTube analytics\">Using YouTube analytics<\/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-a-youtube-channel\/#Creating_playlists\" title=\"Creating playlists\">Creating playlists<\/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-a-youtube-channel\/#Using_YouTube_ads\" title=\"Using YouTube ads\">Using YouTube ads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Grow_a_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Grow a YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you want to learn how to grow a YouTube channel, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. You&#8217;ve read articles about how to link to other sites, how to use analytics, and how to make playlists. But how do you get the most out of YouTube? It&#8217;s not as simple as it used to be. These days, the YouTube algorithm is constantly changing, so it&#8217;s essential to prioritize metrics that will help you grow your channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linking_to_other_online_properties\"><\/span>Linking to other online properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to grow your YouTube channel, one of the best ways is to create great content. While you could simply recreate existing content to create the most effective YouTube videos, you can use your existing content as a springboard to creating unique, high-converting YouTube videos. Many people visit YouTube in search of how-to tutorials and answers. In fact, YouTube had 4 billion hours of &#8216;how-to&#8217; videos created within a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing content that solves people&#8217;s problems is a sure way to attract traffic. A content audit will reveal which content is working best for you, and you can use it as a springboard to creating more powerful YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important steps in growing a YouTube channel is verifying your website&#8217;s ownership. There are various ways to verify your website and you can follow the steps listed on YouTube&#8217;s website. Once verified, your channel can appear in the &#8220;related channels&#8221; menu. Having your content listed in the related channels menu is an effective way to increase your reach and get in front of more viewers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_YouTube_analytics\"><\/span>Using YouTube analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to growing a YouTube channel, it&#8217;s important to understand the subscriber base. Subscriptions are the lifeblood of a successful YouTube channel. If you have a solid subscriber base, you can rest assured that your video will get an ample number of views and will be spread across a large audience. YouTube Analytics provide a comprehensive list of subscribers and their locations. This information is essential for determining potential collaboration opportunities and identifying new content to add to your channel.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube Analytics also provide information on the number of channel views, total amount of time spent watching videos and number of thumbnails shown. By understanding your audience and identifying problems, you can create content that will gain more subscribers. You can also collaborate with several big opportunities by utilizing the metrics you collect. For instance, if you have a video related to a popular topic, you might want to include it in your next video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_playlists\"><\/span>Creating playlists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating playlists on YouTube allows you to organize your content in categories. These playlists are called Mixes. Mixes can be an important source of watch time for your channel and traffic in Analytics. They can also be useful for cross-promoting other channels. Make sure your playlist titles have a little extra intrigue. Here&#8217;s how to create playlists on YouTube and how to make them popular:<\/p>\n<p>Curating playlists on YouTube can help you increase your video&#8217;s visibility. Curating playlists is an excellent way to promote your videos, especially if you&#8217;re a solo act. The Eh Bee Family, for example, has separate YouTube channels for each member of the family. They use playlists to showcase their latest videos and influence the placement of other members on the platform. A successful YouTube channel also creates a playlist that features videos that are relevant to their audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_YouTube_ads\"><\/span>Using YouTube ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to YouTube ads, the right balance of message and format will produce the highest quality results. Make sure that your videos are short, clear, and concise, and don&#8217;t over-stuff them with unnecessary information. You can use remarketing audiences to create a series of videos, and break up a long brand narrative into smaller segments. Users who watch the entire sequence are typically more engaged and familiar with the brand.<\/p>\n<p>Non-skippable in-stream ads are a great choice for YouTube. These ads play part way through a video, and the duration is between 15 and 20 seconds. 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