Is YouTube giving your videos the cold shoulder? Don't worry—you're not alone! If the algorithm isn't pushing your content, something's definitely not clicking, but there's an easy fix.
So, why is YouTube ignoring your amazing videos and how to get back on its good side?!
🔍 Optimize Your Channel Profile
Channel Tags: Your Secret Weapon
Many creators (especially newbies) forget this crucial step! When you set up a new account, YouTube has no clue who you are or what your content is about.
How to fix it:
1. Go to YouTube Studio → Settings → Channel
2. Fill out your channel tags (you have 500 characters!)
3. Include keywords related to your niche, content style, and target audience
If you're stuck, try using a tag generator like RapidTags. Just input your niche, and it'll suggest relevant tags. This simple change tells YouTube exactly who should see your videos!
Channel Description: Your SEO Goldmine
Your channel description is prime real estate for SEO optimization.
How to access it:
1. Head to YouTube Studio → Customization → Description
Describe what your channel is about, the value you provide, and sprinkle in those juicy keywords. This helps YouTube position your account within the right niche and recommends your content to the right viewers.
📝 Perfect Your Upload Process
Set Upload Defaults
Save time and maintain consistency by setting up default settings for all your uploads.
Here's how:
1. Go to Settings → Upload Defaults
2. Leave the title blank (this will change with each video)
3. Create a template description including:
1. Links to your socials
2. A brief SEO section with your niche keyword (3+ times)
3. Relevant hashtags (4-5 is perfect)
For video tags, add your standard channel-related tags but leave space for video-specific ones you'll add later.
Advanced Settings Checklist:
1. Turn off automatic chapters if you prefer to add your own
2. Enable dubbing (allows YouTube to translate your content)
3. Keep comments on with no moderation to boost engagement
🔎 Understand Your Audience
Not sure what content resonates with your viewers? Tools like TubeBuddy can help!
Their Niche Insights tool compares your channel against competitors and identifies which videos perform best in your niche. This gives you valuable insights into what types of content work well and which ones to avoid.
For just $6/month, you can access these insights and grow faster. (Link in description if you're interested!)
🚀 Two Simple Tricks for More Recommendations
1. Allow Embedding
When uploading a video, always enable "Allow Embedding." This lets your content appear on blogs, news sites, forums, and social media pages.
Viewers can watch without visiting YouTube directly, increasing your watch time, improving rankings, and bringing in new subscribers. It's free external traffic—don't miss out!
2. Enable Places Mentioned
This setting helps YouTube and Google recognize locations in your videos, making them more likely to appear in local search results.
If you mention a city, landmark, or region:
1. Add the location in the location setting
2. Mention it naturally in your description
3. Include it in hashtags and tags
4. Add it to your title (with the country's flag emoji for extra SEO points!)
This strategy attracts both local and global audiences, bringing in more organic views effortlessly.
🎓 Ready to Level Up?
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You'll also discover how to monetize your channel even without subscribers! With hundreds of lectures, hours of videos, and the biggest community of supportive YouTubers, it's the resource you need.
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Thanks for reading—see you in the next one! 👋
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