So you are mulling about starting a video blog or maybe you already have, and you’re probably wondering how you can build an audience, get more views and likes, and build more support for your YouTube video blogs.
Here are some tips for video bloggers that will put you on the path to video blogging successfully.
Make a Big Impact on Getting Views with Great titles
The title does it so you need to attract some attention with a catchy title for your video blogs. The title should suit your blog and should be attractive enough to attract audiences on YouTube channel, on Facebook or Twitter.
There is more to choosing a great title as it helps you out in two ways. They catch viewers’ interest and make them want to click on your videos and with the appropriate keywords, the title helps Google and YouTube’s search engines find your video when your viewers search for relevant topics.
Say you have a beauty channel, so it makes sense if you have a good title that’s optimized for search engines. A title like“How to get rid of blackheads with Aloe”, is not a great title as far as viewers are concerned. Yes, it has all the keywords that Google and YouTube will need to find it in a search for blackheads problem but it really won’t be any different from other tutorials on the same topic.
But a title like “How to get rid of blackheads in 5 Minutes” will certainly attract the viewers’ attention who want to get that perfect face.
So, you must spend some time on your YouTube videos’ titles. Think of all the right keywords and also optimize them for the viewers as much as they are for search engines.
Social Media Pages
Make good use of your social media pages by linking your video blogs to it. You will get the benefit of your viewers knowing what you have going on with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn. It increases viewer engagement with you and your content than just giving your video a like or adding a comment.
Therefore they have the choice to stay updated on your posts, behind the scenes videos and blogs, and other news through social media. What is more, they can also get involved with the conversation there, as well, making you’re following a real community!
Video Blogging Community
You’re not video blogging in a vacuum, but joining a greater vlogging community. So it is not good to view other video bloggers as competition, but view them as people who share similar interests with you. Experienced video bloggers can give you useful advice and tips, too, if you get involved and give them the opportunity.
Keep a lookout for YouTubers who video blog about topics in your industry or niche and subscribe to their YouTube channels. Get involved BY commenting and asking questions. This way others will start to recognize you as part of the community, recognize your brand, and subscribe to your YouTube channel.
Your Video Blogs need a branded intro
Yes, you definitely want to do branding within your YouTube videos. Why don’t you start every video blog with a short branded intro? Nothing elaborate; it should really be short, about 3-5 seconds to show your logo with a little bit of music and a tagline that transitions quickly into your video.
A Call to Action
All is good that ends well, is it not? You should never underestimate the power of a call to action. Believe me, If they’ve watched your entire video, your viewers probably want to know more about you. So always end your YouTube videos with a call to action like, “What do you think about this topic? Leave your thoughts in the comments below,” Just prompt or tell your audience what they should do next. It’s surprisingly effective.
Blogging for brand
It is good to put up a poster with your YouTube channel’s logo and tagline in the video background. Use your logo in a specific colour scheme with all of your channel’s social media profiles. These things, build brand awareness and recognition for your YouTube channel.
Your YouTube Viewers need interaction
An awesome way to have fun while you interact with your viewers is to let your viewers know that you appreciate them and that they’re really a part of your community. So start by giving them shout-outs and asking them questions in your YouTube videos.
It is a great idea to do a special episode with guest appearances by top fans using Google Hangouts On Air. You should read and respond to comments on your channel and on social media, too. While you have fun getting to know your audience,they’ll reward you with more likes and more shares.
You could even:
- Host a #ASK[YouTube Channel] Twitter Chat
- Run a Contest or Giveaway for Your Fans on Facebook
- Create a Community Page for Your Audience on Google Plus
- Do a YouTube Q&A Video to Answer Viewer Questions
- And much more! Be Creative.
Showcase Your Awesome Personality
Let your personality really shine. Each day billion hours of content are uploaded to YouTube, therefore, your viewers have a lot of choices for video blogging channels to get involved with. The only way to get them to subscribe to you is to catch their attention, So let down your hair and be yourself and enjoy your video blogs!
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