{"id":60204,"date":"2021-09-10T08:40:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T15:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/customthumbnails.com\/?p=60204"},"modified":"2021-08-31T08:41:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T15:41:20","slug":"how-to-promote-your-youtube-videos-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/customthumbnails.com\/how-to-promote-your-youtube-videos-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Promote Your YouTube Videos on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The vast majority of YouTube videos have only a handful of views. But when you learn how to promote YouTube videos the right way, you can get the kind of traffic that seems reserved for the industry giants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a day and age where we\u2019re spending up to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2018\/07\/31\/u-s-adults-now-spend-nearly-6-hours-per-day-watching-video\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> six hours per day consuming video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the writing is on the wall: you need to appeal to your customers\u2019 binge-watching tendencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regularly Publish Your YouTube Content to Social Media<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video content is incredibly successful on social media in terms of engagement and performance. Knowing this, take advantage of this and regularly promote your YouTube channel to your social followers to encourage them to subscribe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you publish a video, make a point to let your followers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. about your new content. Try creating short previews and snippets of your video for each social platform that directly link to your latest post.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can be helpful to create a posting schedule to stay on top of your promotion strategy. It\u2019s also a good idea to monitor your analytics so you can become familiar with when your social audiences are most engaged with your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Embed Your YouTube Videos On-Site<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It might not seem like it, but some of the best places to promote your YouTube channel are outside of YouTube itself. Video content has been proven to improve conversion rates on-site. If you want visitors to stick around on a product page or blog post longer, embed one of your videos. Not only will your website benefit from the extra content, the video serves as an invitation for your webpage viewers to check out your YouTube channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cross-Promote Your Videos on YouTube<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have an audience on a social media platform, they are ready and willing to become loyal subscribers on your YouTube channel- if you go about introducing it the right way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chances are that you\u2019re covering similar topics on your YouTube channel that you\u2019ve introduced on your social channels. To squeeze more out of your older content and generate excitement about your newer videos, make it a point to cross-promote your videos when it makes sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As an example, you can include a link to one of your videos within a social media post or in your bio. Encourage your audience to check out your channel with a call-to-action. By teasing your established fan base on other social media channels with hints about something new to come on your YouTube channel, you\u2019ll be able to take full advantage of everyone that\u2019s engaged with your brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you\u2019re live, try creating a special series that your audience can come to expect and look forward to from you. You can also create special hashtags for your videos and social posts to stay organized and encourage your followers to stay engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Customize Your Thumbnails<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the simplest yet effective tactics to promote your YouTube channel is to <a href=\"https:\/\/customthumbnails.com\/\">create custom thumbnails<\/a>. Think of your title and thumbnail as a sort of one-two punch to grab a viewer\u2019s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you may know, YouTube automatically grabs a screenshot from any given video and uses it for the thumbnail. Unfortunately, these images are typically blurry shots of you adjusting the camera or transitioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not a good look, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using custom thumbnails will make your videos look more appealing at a glance and signals a certain sense of professionalism. When creating thumbnails, try to use a particular font and style to make it more consistent and on-brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engage With Your Followers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the best ways to ensure that your promotion efforts are a success is to always engage with your audience directly. Never underestimate the value of this step. While it seems simple, it\u2019s easy to overlook and can be a tedious task when there\u2019s a lot to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it\u2019s directly on YouTube or on another social media platform, make sure that you\u2019re responding to people\u2019s comments quickly. Try to start a conversation with your audience instead of simply thanking them for their support. Ask if there\u2019s something they would like to see in your next video or if they have any suggestions for improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collaborate With Other Creators and Brands<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the most successful YouTubers have grown their following by collaborating with other users. Each collaboration is an opportunity to be introduced to a new audience. Beyond that, these new viewers are more likely to subscribe to your channel because you\u2019re working with a content creator they already know, like, and trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the key to a successful YouTube collaboration is finding the right partner. By collaborating with content creators that share similar passions as you, your content will come off as authentic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When in Doubt, Ask for Engagement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes simply asking for engagement is the best way to get the results that you\u2019re looking for. After all, not everyone who enjoys your video is going to directly show their support. Especially if you\u2019re an up-and-coming channel, there\u2019s no shame in asking for some engagement directly. In fact, asking viewers a question to answer in the comments or to check out another video are common ways to keep the engagement rolling.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vast majority of YouTube videos have only a handful of views. But when you learn how to promote YouTube videos the right way, you can get the kind of traffic that seems reserved for the industry giants. 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