20 YouTube Growth Hacks In 10 Minutes (10 min)

10+ YouTube Growth Hacks from the "20 YouTube Growth Hacks in 10 Minutes" video:

* YouTube Transcript Summarization:

Use the "show transcript" feature on YouTube by clicking the three dots, then toggle timestamps, copy the text.

Utilize ChatGPT to easily summarize YouTube videos; type "summarize this script with bullet points."

Convert long videos into shorts on mobile for increased visibility, as YouTube is currently promoting shorts.

Identify viral video ideas by finding content with more views than subscribers; analyze thumbnails, titles, and content structure.

Explore top channels in your niche using "trending" feature on vid IQ to discover high-performing videos and gain inspiration.

* Thumbnails and Titles Optimization:

Apply the "shrink test" to check if thumbnails remain clear and engaging when scaled down.

Use thumbsup.tv to preview thumbnails in various contexts, ensuring visibility on different platforms and devices.

Generate title ideas with AI title recommendations on vid IQ; experiment and iterate for engaging titles.

* Content Strategy and Description Optimization:

Use Google News to find trending topics in your niche for video and title ideas.

Copy tags from similar videos with high view percentages to boost your video's discoverability.

Optimize YouTube video descriptions by placing crucial information in the top fold; utilize AI description generators for efficiency.

* Revitalize Old Videos and Posting Schedule:

Change titles and thumbnails on underperforming videos with high view percentages and low click-through rates.

Determine the best time to post videos by checking audience activity in YouTube analytics.

* Engagement and Subscriber Growth:

Use the PIN comment to redirect viewers to another video, increasing engagement.

Optimize the homepage video by selecting the one that has converted the most subscribers in the last 90 days.

Implement the "transition method" to potentially double views by encouraging subscriptions.

* Use Chat GPT to summarize YouTube Videos: Copy the transcript of a video and paste it into Chat GPT to get a quick summary with bullet points and quotes. This saves time when researching video ideas.

* Turn Long Videos into Shorts: Use YouTube's built-in feature to create Shorts from your existing long-form videos. This can attract new viewers who prefer shorter content.

* Find Viral Ideas from Underrated Videos: Look for videos with high views but low subscriber counts. These are likely pushed by the algorithm and could inspire similar content for your channel.

* Analyze Competitors' Trending Videos: Use VidIQ's "Trending" feature to see which videos are performing best on your competitors' channels. This can give you insights into popular topics and formats.

* Optimize Thumbnails for Small Screens: Use the "shrink test" to ensure your thumbnail elements are clear and visible even when shrunk down for mobile viewing.

Bonus Tips:

• Use AI title recommendations for inspiration and variations.
• Get news article ideas in your niche for trending topics.
• Copy video tags from similar high-performing videos.
• Utilize the top 3 lines of your description for click-worthy links and calls to action.
• Try VidIQ's AI description generator to save time writing descriptions.
• Change titles and thumbnails on older videos with low click-through rates.