5 Strategies to Increase Your YouTube Views: A Guide for New YouTubers!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Share your thoughts below! I love hearing from you all and learning how your journeys on KZbin is going! xoxo

[@jfisher164]

Hey Alexa! Just wanted to say thank you for motivating me to start a channel, you even gave me some advice you saw as a gap within the veteran space. Well I got my first “thank you for saving my husband” last night making it all worth it already. I guess he was going through a rough time and needed to hear he wasn’t alone from another vet that was going through it too. Keep up the content because you’re helping in much bigger ways than you think ❤

[@WatercolorKari]

So helpful! Of the COUNTLESS people's videos I've watched, this is the first time I actually understand impressions and CTR!! Thank you, as always!!!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Glad it was helpful! 🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@glauciacanady]

I am 28 and watching your videos religiously because you are so clear about everything ❣️ 😊

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Wow that’s a huge compliment, thank you! Glass you are finding my content helpful! ❤️❤️

[@Rickyleehb]

Hit a milestone 91 hours of watch time in 1 day yesterday! Started to really focus on uploading more recently so it’s clearly working. People can’t watch if you don’t upload. I’m sitting at 500 subs 1500 watch hours!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Excellent and you make an awesome point - you can't get anywhere if you don't post videos. You're on your way!! Over 500 that's awesome! Keep going! xoxo Thank you for watching. Wishing you the best with it!

[@feliciaflinders]

❤ well done

[@WedoweeHandyman]

I believe I’m going to try the stroll outside just chatting and see what happens. I have never tried that approach but It seemed to strike a cord with your views. Six months into my KZbin journey 151 videos 79 of them are long form. 1084 subs and my watch time is pretty low imo thanks!!

[@Rickyleehb]

@@feliciaflinders thanks!

[@Rickyleehb]

@@WedoweeHandyman I know you were meaning Alexa’s videos but from what I’ve found is, the videos where I’m just sitting down and talking to the camera or walking and talking. Those videos get more views/watch time then videos where I try to do more cuts and editing. The last few videos I’ve done no editing or very little on 7-14 minute videos and the AVD and watch time on those videos are way better then any of my other ones

[@sullivangrace]

This was a great video! I've been a little discouraged because of my numbers, but it helps to know that my rates are normal. I've been consistent for almost a month now, and it's amazing to think about how my channel will grow in the future and where I'll be by the end of 2024 (which I just posted a video about :) keep being great!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes I think that’s a great attitude! The numbers may be up and down or slow to start, but where cos you be in a year?! Exciting!! ❤️❤️

[@themodernbookwoman]

These tips really are valuable. You summarized it so well. Great video! Connecting with you and your channel has been wonderful even though our niches are different, the midlife crossover has been wonderful in getting the right people to my channel. I've been on a short vacation hiatus with longform videos, but I'm back and in production. I'd love to collab with you sometime soon! 💕

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Glad you are back and wishing you the best with your futur growth! I would love to collab, currently trying to stay afloat with everything that is happening, but feel free to email me! xoxo

[@alifaheem6457]

I think you are doing a great job for new youtubers yo put them in a right direction your advice to make a video on trending topics is really helpful.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! I am trying my best! Glad it is helpful. xoxo

[@ClaudiaRodrigues-Wanderlust]

thank you! I've been finding your videos really helpful. I started my channel as a way to document a Hike (just to share with Family & Friends) and now I'm trying to pivot. Because most of my followers did so during my hike my content now isn't getting as much views.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for saying and wishing you the best with your channel pivot, may it bring back your views. 🎉😊

[@Kathysart]

I’m doing your playlist right now but I think I’ve got to look at your other more beginner ones first. This is such great info though! Thank you. I’m going to watch it again after I start posting.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That’s a great comment.. makes me realize I could separate content out via beginner and more advanced beginners. Hmmm 🤔 Thank you! ❤️🎉❤️

[@GetRightFitness]

Great video, as always. I built the spreadsheet to track everything from one of your earlier videos. It took me a whole day because I went down a rabbit hole, trying to figure out how to get it to auto fill by linking KZbin and Google Sheets. I love these videos breaking down what metrics to really key in on and what adjustments to make. Good stuff, and thank you. VERY HELPFUL.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Oh how cool. Could you get it to work?? That sounds fascinating if it works! Save me a lot of time too. xoxo

[@helloveevibes]

Thank you for this video! I really needed this push of inspiration this week! I'm only starting out (3 months in), 27 subscribers, and so grateful for each of them! That video will truly help me to adjust and hopefully will help me grow further, thank you again! :)

[@BebaCalvert]

Thank you for these clear, honest, helpful tips. So appreciated. ❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You are so welcome! 💜 Thank you for watching! 🙌

[@ShellysCreativeLife]

Thank you for explaining the analytics in a way that is very understandable. I finally looked at mine and understood what was going on. I’ve had some positive moments, but overall not too good. However, I’m turning over a new leaf! I’ve researched and found where I can niche down and get focused. Wish me luck! 😅

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Definitely, that's awesome! Wishing you the best with your niche. I plan on doing a niche video soon and I think I will also make a minicourse devoted to niching since it is such an important and difficult topic for many! xoxo

[@ExceedingGreatReward]

Thank you, Alexa! Your videos are so helpful! 👍

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Happy to help!

[@michellematney3657]

This was so helpful! I started a channel at the end of last year but got off track... I'm planning to get back to it and will definitely be using these tips!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching and best of luck to you with it! ❤️

[@tube-master]

Awesome tips. Thanks for sharing tour experience. Dont forget to add the mentioned video card✌️

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you, it's in there. Could you let me know what browser/search engine you are using, because for me it shows up on my laptop in chrome but not on my phone in chrome...so so so weird. I need to do research on this! xoxo

[@tube-master]

@@AlexaSaarenoja i used the KZbin app on my iPhone. App and iOS are updated

[@FredMcGee-gn2dm]

Great real advise, I'm in my first month uploading content and have experienced my first up swing and frantic cliff dive. The tip about commenting on my videos and pinning to the top was new to me.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes I definitely recommend it. 😀

[@FredMcGee-gn2dm]

@@AlexaSaarenoja Thank you. I'm keeping my content simple and following the 3 step beginning hook, middle engaging content, end with powerful conclusion worth waiting for. Thanks again and have a day as beautiful as you are.

[@Tuber1326]

Informative video despite me not being interested in growing my channel. The one weird thing I would like to ask is how easy is it supposed to be to use a phone number to verify your channel when you first start ?

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Do you mean for 2-step authentication? It's quite easy. Are you having trouble with it?

[@Tuber1326]

@@AlexaSaarenoja When I try to create a custom thumbnail, youtube asks for a phone number. When i enter mine, an error message appears telling me to use another number. Well, I tried using another number belonging to a familly member and still the same issue! I cant just keep buying new numbers and hoping for it to work! Th issue is very common. If you see the comments under this video from youtube that i supposed to fix the issue, you will say many confused people unable to verify: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmOli4Sio9GWa68si=RRUznGgqsZTdwn9T

[@PaulRansonArt]

5 solid strategies for everyone to remember even more experienced users! Thanks Alexa😃😃

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thanks Paul! xoxo

[@JackieWolven]

Oh. Gosh. I'm doing ok. My numbers are normal. I needed that so much! Thank you. It feels so good to know I'm in the right spot doing the right thing. Thank you, Alexa!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That's awesome! Yea, I think we get so stressed when we see nothing really happening and being surrounded by all these people that are doing "amazing" but it starts, as it starts, slowly... and steadily grows, then one day it pops off! Sounds like you are located right where you should be! That's great! Keep going! xoxo

[@laurensselflovestudio]

hi alexa! i've been loving your content. it's very inspirational to watch your journey & the clear, precise way you explain everything. i'm a newer you-tuber, i've been creating videos for about 6 months in my area, but have other videos posted, too. i don't have enough engagement to use for improving something specific. there's not much to tally & evaluate... patience. :)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, it's not so necessary to watch analytics until after you have produced 20-30 videos. Then you can start to see more trends in your data. xoox

[@LiLacLife359]

I’m so glad the algorithm sent your video my way.. though I’m not Gen Z but a millennial who’s looking to grow her small channel :) Really like the way you explain things! My niche is totally different from yours and I’ve been experimenting a lot of ways to reach my target audience sigh.. it gets really disheartening sometimes when you know that most of your subscribers are just family and friends of the family that your mom bullied into subscribing 😅 Currently at 380 subs and 470 watch hours.. Is there a way to know how many of these watch hours are from long form videos and how many are from my Shorts? ‘Cause at this point it seems like a combined watch time number.. but for monetization purposes, aren’t the criteria different? We need 4000 watch hours solely from long form videos right? How do we keep track of that?

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, there is a way to do this. Here are the steps: Log in to KZbin Studio: On the left-hand side menu, click on “Analytics.” At the top of the Analytics page, you’ll see several tabs such as Overview, Reach, Engagement, Audience, and Revenue. Click on “Content.” Within the Content tab, you'll see different content types like Videos, Shorts, Live, and Posts. Click on "Videos" to filter out Shorts and other content types. Then when looking at the information click on see more below the graph. If you don't see watch time hours, you can click on the + sign that is at the top of the chart, between content type and views title, click on this plus sign and look for watch time hours and add that to your data. Hope this helps! Making a video on this. Great idea thank you!!! xoxo

[@BoonieDocks]

Love the pin idea, thanks for that one

[@MTBMOR]

I started this one too. I am slowly growing, but my channel has served it's purpose.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Excellent, yes great!

[@mindseyeandinspiration5571]

On one of your videos you mention you release on 3 consecutive days. Is there a strategy as to why your release days have no gaps in between? Or is that just the days you picked?

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Honestly, it's just the days I picked since I run out of steam towards the end of the week having three kids and trying to manage it all. I think I will do more research into this because it would be interesting to know more about. xoxo

[@corydoyal8709]

Great simplification and explanation of some of the FIRST metrics that should matter to KZbinrs trying to grow a channel. Thank you for sharing!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@slcrooks]

I appreciate your advice on where to put effort while getting started! Thanks!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@kerim.peardon5551]

Video idea: How important is the video description for SEO? Is this something we should have full of keywords? What's an ideal length for it (excluding link sharing)?

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

A paragraph is good. 3-4 sentences. The more easily KZbin can pin down what your channel is about the better. The more keywords throughout your channel the more clarity it can provide. I go all in on description and keyword tags. Hope this helps! ❤️

[@willforever6137]

Thank you you for your excellent advice!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@FrankEats]

You’re awesome! Thank you 🙏 😁. Subscribed ! 🙌

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

How lovely! Thank YOU! xoxo

[@RSAEco-Politics]

It would be great if you tackle this whole niche thing, should you establish it on your own at the beginning or should you let it come to you

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes I plan on doing a niche video soon! It’s such an important topic. I think the earlier you can establish it the better, however it also becomes more clear the more you post on KZbin and gain more info about your audience and yourself. But yes it’s in my list to do! ❤️

[@SYNHolisticSOLUTIONS]

Thank you this was very helpful. It gets frustrating to never see the numbers go up. I love your videos. Thank you.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You are so welcome! Hopefully this will help you! ❤️❤️

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

Great suggestions. Good to know my impressions are in the normal range and my CTR is a wee bit low... which I can work on. I love subdued, moody colors but it's clearly not the vibe required for thumbnails! :)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Ya never know, maybe the contrast could stand out and then it becomes your channel’s “thing” 🎉

[@ProblemReactionSolution]

Hi, how do i sign up for your youtube coaching help that you have mentioned in previous videos? You have inspired me so much in your videos. I am currently at 1900 subscribers on my other youtube channel but my watch time hours are way off to being monetized. Only 750 hours.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Hi! Watch time hours are killer sometimes...you can send me an email at [e-mail] and we can find a time! xoxo

[@catsmother4556]

Thank you for making things realy clear. It has given me a much better understanding of what click through rate and impressions actually mean. 👍

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊

[@RSAEco-Politics]

Really helpful insight. I am in the normal category. Thanks for helping me ask myself the right question.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

No problem! Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@TEMUTakeOver]

Love your videos! It's so very helpful the way that you break things down to make it understandable. VERY Helpful! Keep it up & Thank You!!!!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That's what I love to hear! I want to simplify things for you all! Thank you for the confirmation that you feel that way! xoxo

[@djdanspencer]

You are doing a good job! You inspire me to start a channel :-) the preparation is running 😎

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for saying! Best of luck with it! xoxo

[@asakas81]

Thank you Alexa for the insight of this critical topic.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You're welcome, thank you for watching! xoxo

[@hphynow]

Very valuable tips. That has been my experience so far..on my 4th video an seeing light. Thank you.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo!!!

[@annoholics]

If you ask your friends to watch the video then most likely they watch that video because they are interested in you and perhaps not in your content. Your friends might even subscribe because they want to do you a favor. However, once they watched your video, they liked your video, they subscribed, then KZbin is going to give your friends impresions of your next video's and then your friends might not click on those thumbnails because they were only watching the first video because you were in that video. They might not want to create a YT channel. Also the algoritm might get confused because your friends might have a totally different profile then the target audience of your channel. Lets say you told your basketball team that you got a new KZbin channel. Then YT thinks that people who are interested in basketball are also interested in your channel about YT. So YT recommends your channel to people who play basketball. So, I will try the opposite. I will not tell any of my friends that I have a YT channel and I will see what I will get from natural growth. Today started filming in the morning but quickly it became to hot in my little studio. I don't have airco. I will start again in about an hour.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes that is all true! However when it is so small, if you are getting no views it’s better than nothing. When I relaunched my channel with 200+ subs. I didn’t share it with anyone. Organic growth happens. Go for it! 🎉

[@Seatheworldwithkatandmik-jh2xz]

Yes the key words are one of the best thing that works to get you in front of people. Thanks.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

It really is! Nice to see you again! ❤️❤️

[@Seatheworldwithkatandmik-jh2xz]

@@AlexaSaarenoja yes we have been on a cruise making content thanks for all your help. Did our first real blog. It was fun. I am so glad that you are doing so well.

[@LindaWilsonArt]

So helpful. Thanks!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@OrchestralMusicMidJourneyArt]

100% true. Good advice for everyone 👍

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for the kind comment! ❤️

[@joanpounds7038]

But the checklist is not there?!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You receive it in your email when you sign up. 🙌

[@eileenkoay9972]

Thank you so much for your efforts in sharing these informations. Its really helpful. I'm really struggling to create videos because I'm totally new to videoing and everything. My channel is about Chocolate, Baking and Desserts. I just realise that making chocolate or baking in real life isn't the same as shooting them in video. My chocolates are melting and not setting with those box lights shining in my direction...haha. The process are overwhelming. But I'm not giving up for sure.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yea, I tried to do a cooking journey for youtube once...it never got to youtube, because I had no idea how to cook and all the reasons you mentioned on top of it. haha Almost burned down my house making sure things were in the shot.🤣 So I hear you! What if you keep it simple...just use basic house lighting and maybe adjust the lighting in your video later...just to start until you get the hang of it. I wish I could give you more advice, maybe cooling elements under your pans while your chocolate sets...no idea. Don't give up though, just try to not overcomplicate it. I have videos that are horrible sound and low quality with thousands of views. I think as long as they can see, what you are doing it should be fine. One thing you could do actually, is maybe put in still photos in those moments where things could potentially melt. Like photograph your chocolate when it is setting on a different counter or something and add that into the video, instead of live video, you could even say in the video since the lights were melting my chocolate I am showing you it in a different location. Keep going you've got this! xoxo

[@eileenkoay9972]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. That’s a really good ideas that I never thought of. I will definitely not give up 💖

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

@@eileenkoay9972 You've got this and totally reach out to other cooking channels and ask them for advice. I'm sure they would be willing to help! xoxo

[@Divyv520]

Hey Alexa , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Not at the moment! But feel free to reach out to me in six months if you desire! xoxo

[@jylromain6439]

I signed up. I'm Gillian. Jyl is just a nickname. And I wish I could change it to Gillian here but I can't figure out how.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Oh it's super easy to change your name: Here you go! 1. Sign in to KZbin. 2. Click on your profile picture. 3. Select "Your channel." 4. Click "Customize Channel." 5. Go to the “Basic info” tab. 6. Click the “Edit” icon next to your handle name. 7. Enter your new handle name. 8. Click “Publish” or “Save.” 9. Verify the change on your channel page. Xoxo hope it works!

[@cathleencrobons]

Getting that checklist!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woop woop 🎉 Thank you 😊

[@Teacher_Tangents]

Thanks for all the valuable tips!! And I never thought to like my own videos.😳

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Why not! Go for it, when I was starting, I went to my husband's phone and watched my videos and liked them, watched them on different browsers and liked them...my kid's phones...etc. haha

[@Teacher_Tangents]

@@AlexaSaarenoja Ah! I like that!

[@PlantingDiversity]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos ❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! xoxo

[@EastMedia-z4g]

Helpful ❤🎉🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@The_AMGN]

Great video

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thanks! 😊

[@DeborahGabrielEgena-gm8ej]

Thanks for this

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for watching!! ❤️

[@SuburbanDadLife]

Holy Inspirational 👋👋

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

☺️ wonderful!

[@Deanne_Emily]

Thank you 🙏 this is very helpful 💖

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@thesource479]

Maybe it’s just me; You could increase your volume a bit, Mic 🎤 Or video editor “Sound”

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, thank you for saying. I was noticing that when I record my screen vs record my videos with the same mic (settings on the mic) it is at completely different levels. I need to learn more about this, I didn't think to go into the sound editor (probably obvious to you! haha). I will do that. Thank you for the bringing it to my attention - on the list to do. xoxo

[@thesource479]

@@AlexaSaarenoja The editor I used: It was music, Different music acts.. Some were louder, Some quiet, I figure some people don’t have speakers to listen with so I put sound up to loud enough on all

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

@@thesource479 Ok thankS!!!

[@zebromusicofficial]

Thank you for your videos Alexa they're so helpful 🇨🇦🎸

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You're so welcome! ❤️❤️

[@BoonieDocks]

Lovely video! Keep going 🫶🏼

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

THank you!!! xoxo

[@daysofsummertlc214]

thank you your right ❤friend in music

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! xoxo

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

163 Like You here to help peoples, all your videos are excellent, keep up the good work.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you!

[@Verenshub]

I just uploaded my first you tube video and I feel so nervous.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You don't look nervous at all, just glowing! awesome!!

[@Verenshub]

@@AlexaSaarenoja omg. Thank you for stopping by.. I meant after uploading...like how will the video analytics be like..but I'm so grateful for your support

[@Introverlady222]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Leedsunitedcommunity]

hiya alexa i am really struggling with my likes is there anyway you can help me please it would mean a lot

[@shreyasiroy781]

I'm really trying to understand how many videos are you posting weekly?... How is it even possible for you?😢

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

I post 3 - that is my goal that I get done no matter what, but sometimes I end up doing more. 5 is the most I have done in one week. 🙌💜

[@safiKhan-zl1ri]

Hello dear Are you looking for a attractive youtube thumbnail designer and youtube video SEO expert...? ❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Sorry, no. Best of luck to you! xoxo