Hello, friends! Today I want to address some common myths surrounding the world of YouTube and its algorithms. If you’re dreaming of overnight success on YouTube, this post is for you.
🌐Myth #1: How to become popular on YouTube in 1 day!
This key query, which I came across while conducting SEO research for my website, boils down to one word – “impossible”. YouTube is not magic, the platform’s algorithms work gradually, but that’s a good thing. They analyze the interests of your audience, their viewing history, time of day, and many other parameters to provide users with exactly what they need. So take your time, growing on YouTube is a marathon, not a sprint.
💡 Myth #2: The number of subscribers is the main thing
Yes, subscribers are important, but they are not the only ones! Nowadays, the number of viewers who click through from posts on most YouTube channels is not high. Engaging content and active viewers are the real keys to success. Instead of counting the number of subscribers, focus on the quality of your content and engage with your audience. Many regular viewers will not subscribe to your channel, but they will regularly receive your content in their recommendations.
📊 Myth #3: You don’t need SEO on YouTube
It’s not! Proper SEO (search engine optimization) will help you find your audience. Use the right keywords in your video titles, descriptions, and tags. But remember, the content should always be useful and interesting. Many people have seen large channels without SEO optimization, but my position is as follows: if you do non-spammy SEO, you will help the algorithms understand what your content is about faster. SEO is also important for channels that make HELP content, video instructions, for example.
📈 Myth #4: You need to copy popular YouTubers
It’s not a good idea to try to copy others completely. Uniqueness and your personality are what make you special. Try to be yourself and develop your own style. You can use certain features that you like, spy on the structure of the video, and see what topics are popular in niches.
🚀 Myth #5: YouTube popularity is about luck
No! Being popular on YouTube is about work and improvement. Most channels grow for months and years until they find that explosive growth point. Put in quality videos, overcome challenges, and you’ll see results.
🔴 Myth #6: All my videos should go viral
Not every video has to go viral. Sometimes even small but useful videos can bring you a large audience. There are channels that collect a lot of traffic on videos that are relevant for a long time “ever green”. A lot, useful – over a long distance, tens of thousands of views per day.
💬 Myth #7: If a video doesn’t get many views, it’s better to delete it
Don’t give up if one of your videos doesn’t make it to the top of the views. This may change in the future. Analyze the depth of views, see the points at which viewers lose interest. Remember to have a good hook, and match the cover and title, because the viewer will see in the video in the first 5 seconds.
🤖 Myth #8: YouTube algorithms do not like newcomers
YouTube’s algorithms do their best to discover new viewers and connect them with videos that interest them. Learn to work them to your advantage. The first posts will always get the most views – that’s how the algorithm works. But don’t forget about your social capital and promotion. Many people say that advertising on the YouTube platform dries up the channel. I say that Google Ads is a good tool for companies to gather the core audience and show the primary dynamics if they set it up correctly. The main thing is to switch to organic promotion in time, using high-quality content that reaches your target audience.
🔄 Myth #9: I need to delete videos that have few views at launch
Deleting your old videos is not always a good idea. Sometimes they can gain popularity over time. Also, by deleting a video, you will show the algorithm a negative trend in views. So leave them up and keep working on content and finding relevant trends in your niche.
Don’t believe in myths – believe in yourself and your potential. YouTube is a place for self-expression, learning, and development. 🌟📹
