How to get views on youtube?

Question

I want to know how to get views on Youtube. Every time I upload a video it seems like I cannot get as many views as I want. If anyone can help I would appreciate it!

Answer 1

The best way to get views on youtube is to simply do one of two things. The first is to entertain and the second is to educate! These are the fundamentals of getting a "viral video."



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Answer 2

Getting your channel/video's viewed is all about content, presentation and networking.



To get views you need:

a) Good content.

And/or:

b) Good 'tag' words. The more the better (Youtube dose have an upper limit on the number though).

c) A good video description.

d) A good network of friends and subscribers.

e) Getting 'Likes'.

f) Don't forget to 'Share' your video's and 'Post a Bulletin' to your friends.

g) Video respond with your videos.



So, good content is the hard one. There are no rules, but try to be original, or stick to a theme, or both. Here's an example. Have a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/user/EbensR4Real

The trick is to engage your viewer from the start, and keep them watching till the end. Hard to get your video 'Liked', if it's not watched in total.



Tagging your video with as many of the right words is very important. People find your video's with these 'Tags'. Use many tags.



Always do a full, and detailed description of your video (this will help when Google 'crawls' for videos). Provide links as needed.



Make friends. Reach out to other similar channels, and [Add Friend]. Offer Sub4Sub to increase your subscribers.



Double check your editing (smooth transitions, clean/even audio, ECT) before uploading. Sloppy editing on your videos, effect your chances of getting 'Likes'. Remember too 'Like' your own video (people in your network will see this, and be only one click away from watching your video).



After uploading:

Use the [Share] button, to put your video's on FaceBook/Twitter/MySpace/ETC.

On your channel, use the [Post Bulletin] to send your video (with a message) to all your friends.



Post video response to your own video's. Seach for videos similar to your own, and then post your video's as a response.



Channel design and multiple views:

Thought should be given to your channels appearance (back ground, colour scheme, play list's, profile wording, ect). A nicely designed channel, with multiple playlists will encourage your visitors to stay and watch more video's.



Also:

If you visit random pages and comment. People will see your avatar (one click, and there at your page), and have a link to you. Be careful of spamming. Some people get very upset.



Hope this helps

Answer 3

friend a bunch of youtubers or share a link to your video with all your friends and tell them to share. There's no magic solution I'm afraid, you just have to get the word out about your videos and if they're any good people will watch them.

Answer 4

make video responses and comment on videos relevant to yours.

make videos people will want to watch and make them good quality.

just try your best to get it out there :)

hope i helped!



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Answer 5

Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Add me. I'll do the same for you :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/mgirl211