How to grow fast on YouTube and get more subscribers: The Ultimate Guide

I have been working on YouTube since 2017 and it's been almost six years now that I'm working on it. I didn't get the success for first 4 years because I was not creating my original content. Even though I had many skills but I was not putting much effort to work on it. However, in Oct 2021, I decided to launch my own official channel where I will upload my original content only, so this year was successful for me because, for the first time, I got views and subscribers beyond my expectations. So, as an experienced YouTuber, today I will tell you What points should you note while creating a YouTube channel.

I will not write a long paragraph to confuse you people but I will tell you the simple points that you should mind while creating a YouTube Channel. So here are the points that you should remember while creating a YouTube channel. 

Knowing your skills is a great way to grow fast on YouTube because you would be clear about your aim and what you are going to do on YouTube. It's the most important thing while creating a YouTube channel because once you would know about your skills then there is nothing difficult for you. You can not only apply this formula on your YouTube channel but you can use it for other purposes also. So, before you create a YouTube channel you should be well aware of your skills.

After knowing your skills, now search the different channels on YouTube that match with your skills and check how they create the content and keep their audience interactive and now wrote down the important points that you get while searching all this. I believe that you will get many useful things while doing this all. 

Now give an appropriate name to your YouTube channel based on the skills and research you did last. But if you don't find a suitable name for the channel then use ChatGPT for it. And write a proper prompt and mention your skills in it to get better results.

Now ChatGPT will suggest you many names based on your channel's category so you should pick an attractive name for your channel wisely. Because a channel name is the first thing that defines your work. So, it's important to choose a suitable for your channel.

After going through all these steps it's now time to create your channel. Creating a channel is an easy task just sign in with your Google account on YouTube and YouTube will ask you to create a channel, after just filling in basic details on YouTube your channel is now ready. 

To conclude our first paragraph, I would just say that please make proper research before creating a YouTube channel. Watch many videos on YouTube related to your niche and see how creators like your category are working on YouTube and getting views, how their audience is paying them attention, and what you can create to attract those audiences which are already attached to so many other creators so, first of all, ask yourself what you are going to create your content. Take your pen and book and start noting down the things you going to do. This was the summary of our first para now in the second paragraph we will understand the YouTube Algorithm deeply because it is the tool that will decide your success. So, read the second paragraph carefully.

2.1 Watch Time

It refers to the total amount of time viewers spend watching your videos. YouTube values videos that keep viewers engaged for longer durations. To optimize for watch time, focus on creating content that is informative, entertaining, and valuable to your target audience. Keep your videos concise, engaging, and well-paced to encourage viewers to watch until the end.

2.2 Engagement

Engagement metrics, such as likes, comments, shares, and subscriptions, play a vital role in determining a video's success on YouTube. The algorithm considers videos that generate high levels of engagement as valuable and promotes them to a wider audience. Encourage viewers to like, comment, and share your videos by asking questions, sparking discussions, and creating interactive content.

2.3 Viewer Retention

Viewer retention measures how long viewers stay engaged with your video before clicking away. YouTube favors videos that have high viewer retention rates, as it indicates that the content is relevant and interesting to the audience. To improve viewer retention, hook your viewers from the beginning of the video, maintain a consistent pace, and deliver valuable information or entertainment throughout.

2.4 Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Click-through rate refers to the percentage of viewers who click on your video when it appears in search results or suggested videos. A higher CTR indicates that your video's title, thumbnail, and metadata are compelling and relevant to the audience's interests. Optimize your video titles, create eye-catching thumbnails, and craft concise and informative descriptions to increase your CTR.

2.5 Video Metadata

Video metadata includes elements such as titles, descriptions, and tags. YouTube's algorithm uses these metadata elements to understand the content of your video and match it with relevant user searches. Conduct keyword research to identify popular and relevant keywords in your niche, and incorporate them naturally into your titles, descriptions, and tags to improve your video's visibility.

Understanding the YouTube algorithm is essential for growing your channel and gaining more subscribers. By creating high-quality, engaging content, optimizing video metadata, and encouraging viewer interaction, you can increase your chances of success on the platform. Stay consistent, adapt to trends, and analyze your analytics to continually refine your strategies and improve your channel's performance.

3. SEO Techniques

Before you upload a video on YouTube make sure to use SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques properly because it plays a crucial role in growing your YouTube channel. Do keyword research for video optimization, optimizing video metadata, leveraging closed captions and transcriptions, promoting your videos on other platforms, and collaborating with other YouTubers to expand your reach.

4. Video Quality

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