9 Sneaky Ways to Get More Views on YouTube From 0 – Try Them Now!
9 Sneaky Ways to Get More Views on YouTube Intro
If you own a YouTube channel and wish to increase views and subscribers or potentially turn it into an income source, guessing isn't enough. Researching methods to gain more viewers and subscribers is essential. You've likely seen numerous videos on improving thumbnails, increasing audience retention rates, and showcasing best practices – these should all be considered when making changes.
While these are important and can aid your channel's growth, this video will focus on something else entirely: some tips for increasing views and subscribers quickly on YouTube that even beginners can utilize. I'll review nine methods, including some that require social media sites; however, don't worry; I won't suggest the traditional method of using social media sites for this purpose. Nonetheless, there are hidden tricks you should know that could help you gain additional views quickly.
Let's begin with the most efficient method for increasing YouTube views.
Sneaky Method 1 – Twitter
Let's begin with the most sneaky method to increase YouTube views: using Twitter. Sign up to Twitter and choose which video on your channel you are most proud of, regardless of its number of views. Please copy and paste its link into your Twitter bio and an introductory description that draws attention (emoji that looks like a hand pointing downward at the URL). Tweet about that video, then pin it on your top profile – but don't just post the URL; add an image, thumbnail of the video, or other visual representation to make your tweet even more attractive!
Take it to the next level by uploading 30-60 minutes of video onto Twitter and including links to the entire video within each tweet. This gives viewers an early preview of the video and increases their likelihood of clicking through to see the entire thing. After creating your Twitter account, search for other accounts relevant to your area of expertise and follow those accounts. Likewise, find popular YouTube channels related to your area, then follow their respective Twitter profiles.
It's time to join in the conversations related to your area of expertise. Start by responding to some of the most popular tweets about it with intelligent, humorous, or exciting remarks. If you're having trouble coming up with ideas, search YouTube for like-minded videos and look at their top comments; these have been popular so far and could serve as inspiration. Additionally, share your own experience and knowledge within this field to add value to the discussion.
People interested in your work will follow your Twitter profile and, hopefully, view your video. While this might not make it viral overnight, it will increase views on your video and help YouTube's algorithm push it toward an even wider audience.
Sneaky Method 2 – Instagram
Let's move on to a more challenging method to increase YouTube views through Instagram. Begin by creating your own account specifically for hosting your YouTube channel. Your username should contain relevant information that draws viewers' attention – for instance, if it's all about dogs, include “dogs” in your username.
After adding the URL of your top YouTube video to the Instagram bio, add an explanation and use an emoji or arrow to move down for increased visibility. Finally, visit Explore page on Instagram and search for accounts related to your field; follow the top accounts in that field for added exposure!
Now is the time to join in the conversation by leaving comments on 30 posts daily on Explore feed and accounts that post in your area of expertise. Pick posts with interesting, pertinent content that adds value to the conversation. If you need inspiration for posts on Instagram, head over to YouTube and browse top comments made on similar videos – use them as motivation!
Your Instagram profile will draw in users and help you gain followers. Once they follow you, they can view the YouTube link for each post in your profile, likely taking time to watch it. This increases views on YouTube and attracts a larger audience to your page.
Sneaky Method 3 – Pinterest
Moving on to the third sneaky method for getting views on YouTube, consider using Pinterest. While you may not have thought of using Pinterest as a means to increase views on YouTube, it can be quite effective since these posts typically index well in Google search engine results, increasing your visibility and driving traffic directly to your channel.
Pin the link to each YouTube video you post on Pinterest, using its thumbnail as your pin image. Create an optimized description incorporating as many keywords as possible – VidIQ can help you with this! Our goal here is to get people clicking on your Pinterest pins from Google searches and images since our objective is to index those terms.
Even if your website is small, Pinterest already has one that ranks highly on Google. By taking advantage of this, you can drive traffic to your YouTube channel through pins on Pinterest. This method may increase views on your videos and draw a wider audience to it.
Sneaky Method 4 – Facebook
The fourth sneaky method to increase views and subscribers on YouTube involves using Facebook groups. Open an image editor like Canva or Snappa and create a Facebook cover image with the name of your YouTube channel and what it's about (e.g., “I run Viral Vehicles, which uploads awesome videos about cars”) within it.” In your cover image, include text that reads: “Click here to check it out!”
Once on Facebook, click your cover image and choose the “Edit” option to add a description that includes “Check out my channel here,” along with a link to it and some eye-catching emojis. Save these changes, and be sure to include both the YouTube channel link as well as any other social media accounts linked through Facebook in your bio.
Next, join 10 to 20 Facebook groups related to your niche. To locate these groups, search for your niche on Facebook and select “Groups” under the results filtering options. Once in these groups, start engaging in conversations related to your niche. When appropriate, mention your YouTube channel but do not post its link directly.
Are you uncertain how to drive traffic from Facebook without linking to your channel? Creating awareness around your channel by repeatedly mentioning it on Facebook groups will pique people's interest and ultimately prompt them to click on the link and watch videos. By taking advantage of Facebook groups, you can attract even more views and subscribers to your YouTube channel.
Sneaky Method 5 – Reddit
Finally, Reddit can be another sneaky method to increase YouTube views. However, many subreddits do not allow video links; therefore, to work around this problem, sign up for a Reddit account and join all the top subreddits related to your niche.
Next, create a post on your profile inviting people to check out your YouTube channel and include a link. Pin this post at the top of your Reddit profile. Now, start engaging in conversations related to your niche. People visiting your Reddit profile will also see the link to your YouTube channel.
This method not only drives traffic to your YouTube channel from Reddit, but it can also give you plenty of video ideas for it. Sort posts within subreddits related to your niche by “top posts of all time.” This will show the posts that have performed best within those subreddits. Use these as inspiration when creating videos on your channel.
Make sure to add value and personalize these posts for your channel rather than copying and pasting them onto videos. Doing this can create great content for your channel and attract more views and subscribers.
Sneaky Method 6 – Building a Blog
WordPress or Medium are the sixth sneaky methods to get views on YouTube. Although it takes some time, think of it as sowing seeds; each article you write on WordPress or Medium has the potential to gain traction over time and drive traffic to your YouTube channel.
Instead of copying and pasting what you say in your video, create an original blog post related to the content and embed your video as an example. Utilize WordPress and WPX Hosting for this task; utilize InstantDomainSearch.com to find a suitable domain name; choose Astra Theme as your theme; utilize Yoast SEO (a WordPress plugin) to boost rankings for specific keywords; utilize Ubersuggest for finding great words to include within posts as well.
Though this method requires work, the rewards can be great. Blogs can potentially attract hundreds of thousands or even millions of monthly views and page views. By ranking high on Google for certain terms, you can drive traffic directly to your YouTube channel and expand your business opportunities.
This method can be advantageous if you promote affiliate products or your own offerings, such as a course. With WordPress or Medium, creating original blog content regularly, you can drive more views and subscribers to your YouTube channel while making money from it at the same time.
Sneaky Method 7 – Discord
Method number eight involves Discord servers. Discord servers are virtual chat rooms where people with shared interests can come together and engage. There are plenty of Discord servers for just about any niche you can think of, so find one related to your niche and join it. Don't just promote your channel right away – instead, build relationships with people in the community by engaging them regularly.
Once you've established relationships, drop hints about your YouTube channel. For instance, when someone brings up a topic you've made a video about, mention that they should check it out and don't be too pushy about it; if people are interested in what you have to offer, they'll naturally check it out.
Another option is creating your own Discord server related to your niche. This can be an excellent way to build a community around your content. Invite people from other Discord servers and viewers from YouTube, use the server for a casual conversation about updates on content, and promote it gently but effectively (though don't overdo it!). Also, feel free to promote videos directly through this channel without feeling too pushy).
Discord servers can be an excellent tool for cultivating relationships in your niche and increasing views on your videos. Just remember to promote it naturally while first focusing on building a community.
Sneaky Method 8 – TikTok
The eighth method involves TikTok – but not in the way you might expect. First, analyze your video audience retention graphs, particularly the top ones. Look for any noticeable spikes or places where relative retention exceeds the average. Then, clip 30-60 seconds from these top moments and create a vertical video using an editor like PowerDirector.
Add captions or titles throughout the video to keep viewers' attention, as this works well on TikTok. Finally, upload these videos to TikTok with a link to your channel or one of the best videos in your bio. That way, people who watch your videos on TikTok may also visit your YouTube channel.
Sneaky Method 9 – Forums or Discord Communities
Sneaky method number nine involves using forums or Discord communities to drive traffic to your YouTube channel. To do this, search for forums related to your niche on Google, join as many as possible, and start engaging in conversations by providing value to the community. Only link back to your videos or channel in a way that makes sense and doesn't come across as spammy. This tactic works particularly well for educational content where people seek answers.
Discord communities can also be a great tool to drive traffic to your channel. To find relevant ones, use disboard.org; search for relevant topics and join servers where you can offer value while not spamming others with promotional messages.
Bonus Method – Quora
Here's another way to increase views and subscribers for YouTube: Quora. Sign up and start answering people's questions about your niche, adding links where applicable (especially if creating educational content). However, try not to overdo it – only include your YouTube link in 25% of answers, with most being text-based.
Additionally, include your YouTube link as part of your website link. I have done this by answering people's questions on Quora and seeing that my answers have received 18,000 views over the past year.
Bonus Tip: The number one way to get more YouTube views may not be what you expect – or maybe it is.
YouTube Promotion
The most efficient way to promote your content on YouTube is by letting it speak for itself. After all, the number one promotion you can get comes from YouTube itself, and this benefit can compound exponentially as successful videos perform well.
YouTube can open the floodgates for your video, potentially leading to many views. But unless it does a great job with its audience, additional views may not follow. Therefore, your videos must perform well to maximize their reach.
To guarantee that your videos perform optimally, there are a couple of mistakes many YouTubers make. Combining the sneaky methods I've shared in this video with tips to optimize content and thumbnails will help you soar on YouTube and gain some traction quickly. Ensure your videos are optimized, and content is excellent – the tips I shared will even help you gain initial views and subscribers even if you have zero subscribers or views yet!
My channels don't need external promotion because we create quality content and optimize it for YouTube's promotion. I've achieved hundreds of millions of views through this approach without needing external help.
