{"id":8816,"date":"2022-07-13T06:34:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8816"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:34:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:34:55","slug":"how-to-promote-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-a-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Promote 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-6a2f21288a93e\" 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-6a2f21288a93e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f21288a93e\" ><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-a-youtube-video\/#How_to_Promote_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Promote a YouTube Video\">How to Promote 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-promote-a-youtube-video\/#Creating_a_catchy_title\" title=\"Creating a catchy title\">Creating a catchy title<\/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-a-youtube-video\/#Increasing_view_duration\" title=\"Increasing view duration\">Increasing view duration<\/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-a-youtube-video\/#Using_ConvertKit\" title=\"Using ConvertKit\">Using ConvertKit<\/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-a-youtube-video\/#Using_TrueView_ads\" title=\"Using TrueView ads\">Using TrueView ads<\/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-a-youtube-video\/#Using_non-skippable_ads\" title=\"Using non-skippable ads\">Using non-skippable ads<\/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-a-youtube-video\/#Using_ConvertKit_to_build_an_email_list\" title=\"Using ConvertKit to build an email list\">Using ConvertKit to build an email list<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Promote_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Promote a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to promote a youtube video\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JdhmrRb.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to promote a YouTube video, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. This article will go over a few of the most important steps you need to take to increase views and conversions. It also covers some tips for creating a catchy title and enhancing the length of view times. If you&#8217;re still not sure how to go about it, keep reading. You&#8217;ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_catchy_title\"><\/span>Creating a catchy title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a catchy title for your YouTube video can help you gain more subscribers. After all, the first thing people see is the title. It is what draws people in and tells search engines what your video is about. A good title will make people click on it and view it. In addition to enticing viewers, an interesting title will also attract search engine spiders. So how do you write an engaging title? Here are a few tips:<\/p>\n<p>Try to use your target keyword in your video&#8217;s title. In this case, we&#8217;ll use &#8220;paleo snacks&#8221; as our target keyword. Another important factor for YouTube ranking is click-through-rate (CTR). If many people click through your video, it&#8217;s probably interesting. Putting numbers in the title will also boost the CTR. Make sure your title is as descriptive as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_view_duration\"><\/span>Increasing view duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can increase your video&#8217;s view duration by adding various features. One of the ways to increase view duration is to use different visual styles and camera angles. YouTube viewers hate watching static videos. The first five seconds of a video should be exciting enough to entice viewers to continue watching. Loop your content creatively so it stays fresh and interesting. YouTube offers various branding features, including subtitles, thumbnails, and descriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Another method of increasing view duration is by embedding the video. Make sure to enable auto-play so that viewers do not need to click a play button. You can find the embed code by clicking on the share button and choosing the option to embed. Make sure to choose the option with &#8220;relatively large code.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_ConvertKit\"><\/span>Using ConvertKit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using ConvertKit to promote &#8211; and convert &#8211; a YouTube video is a great way to drive traffic to your website. Using ConvertKit to promote a YouTube video allows you to build a subscriber list, build interaction, and more. Plus, you can link your video to your ConvertKit Commerce landing page to generate additional traffic. The best part? The ConvertKit landing pages are created by industry experts, and you can customize them to meet your business needs.<\/p>\n<p>Using ConvertKit to promote &#8211; Whether you&#8217;re launching a new YouTube video or launching a new business, it can help you turn your idea into a reality. With free account setup, you can send a customized link to your video, landing page, or sales page to make it even easier to convert viewers. Once you&#8217;ve got your audience, it&#8217;s time to turn those new subscribers into paying customers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_TrueView_ads\"><\/span>Using TrueView ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to promoting a YouTube video, AdWords offers two types of ads: TrueView and nonskippable. Although the former are nonskippable, they can&#8217;t be skipped. These ads should be engaging, so they should have a call to action. Using these ads will increase your video&#8217;s exposure and likelihood of being watched. In addition, these ads won&#8217;t annoy viewers.<\/p>\n<p>One of the advantages of TrueView ads is that they allow advertisers to target viewers who have already shown interest in what they&#8217;re watching. This can be very beneficial for small businesses, because they can only spend money on ads that are likely to engage with viewers. The ads are also budget-friendly, so you can set a maximum cost per view. Using TrueView ads to promote a YouTube video is a great way to increase your brand&#8217;s exposure and increase conversions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_non-skippable_ads\"><\/span>Using non-skippable ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you upload a video on YouTube, you can choose between skipping the pre-roll video advertisement or using non-skippable ads. Skippable ads are those that can be skipped after five seconds. Non-skippable ads, on the other hand, must be watched to view the video. Non-skippable ads are also known as bumper ads, because they last for up to six seconds.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube has announced that it will soon allow users to implement non-skippable ads on their videos. The new feature enables creators to track audience engagement and revenue, as well as determine whether non-skippable ads are actually helping. While most YouTube creators will probably benefit from the new feature, others may be worried that viewers will just click away from the ads. YouTube also provides a way to block specific advertisers and ad categories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_ConvertKit_to_build_an_email_list\"><\/span>Using ConvertKit to build an email list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to begin building an email list to promote your YouTube video, you&#8217;ve probably heard of ConvertKit. It&#8217;s one of the more popular email marketing services, but if you&#8217;re new to the world of online marketing, you might be wondering whether it&#8217;s right for you. This short article will provide an overview of what ConvertKit is and how it can benefit you.<\/p>\n<p>With its wide audience, YouTube presents a unique opportunity for business owners to generate leads. With more than 3 billion hours of video watched each month, it is the second largest search engine behind Google and Facebook. Many YouTube channels are missing out on email subscribers. But they can quickly start building a list with ConvertKit. By following these steps, you can get started. Once you&#8217;ve set up your account, you can start creating email campaigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Promote a YouTube Video If you&#8217;re wondering how to promote a YouTube video, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. 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