The life of a YouTuber is not easy. For every breakout star, there are millions trying to make it.
Promolta helps and we’ve pushed some of the biggest videos online but you need to know where the common pitfalls are.
Here are 5 hard truths about YouTube.
1. Monetization is tough
Making money on YouTube is not easy. The YT monetization program is great but only works well when your numbers are bigger. Thus, we recommend to also make money with courses, merch, and sponsorships. You can make good income by selling ad spots directly to small businesses.
2. The journey is long
Many creators expect instant success. BUT you need to plan for the long haul and COMMIT. Simply the act of knowing you will never give up and there is no turning back will give you the strength to continue in difficult times.
3. Daily improvement is key
If you work to make EVERY video a little better than the one before then you will grow quickly. Thus, no matter what … work to make EVERY video better in some small way (thumbnail, retention, social shares, sound, quality).
4. Virality is created
Most viral hits are NOT accidents but the creators incorporated certain elements which made the video more viral. Emotions like anger, fear, and awe increase social sharing. So does humor. Always ask yourself WHAT will make viewers SHARE your video? Then work to achieve that.
5. Frequent uploaders win
The more content you release, the better. YouTube likes to have A LOT of videos from creators (for search and recommendations). The creators who grow the fastest, upload daily.
Never give up.
Promolta is always here if you need a slight viral push. We would get your video seen on blogs, websites, apps, and games. This way a lot more people will discover your content.
