11 Critical YouTube tips for 2024

Promolta has promoted over 100,000 YouTubers since 2012 and below are 11 key lessons for creators.

1. Follow the views

The views show you what fans like. Thus, pay attention to your most watched videos and create more like them.

2. Release more videos

Mr. Beast believes that it takes 100 videos to become an expert on YouTube. Thus, aim for this threshold and make sure that every video you release is better than the one before in some small way.

3. Be resilient

YouTube is a long game. The creators who become the most successful usually upload for years. For example, Tati who has 8.1M subscribers has been releasing 12 videos per month for 14 years. Thus, be resilient and never give up.

4. One video can change your life

The good thing about Youtube is that one viral video can change your whole life. For example, Cardi B was an unknown singer until she released “Bodak Yellow” which blew up to 1 billion views. Thus, stay persistent. You’re only one video away from massive success.

5. Be different

In order to stick out on YouTube, you have to be extremely different. For example, the rapper Tekashi has rainbow hair, colorful teeth, tattoos, and a unique fashion style. Thus, be unique.

6. Work to get your videos noticed

Take action every day to get more viewers. Do everything possible to get your videos discovered by more fans. Or you can use a tool like Promolta to grow your channel.

7. Think about the algorithm

Think of the YouTube algorithm as people enjoying your videos. Thus, the more people watch your videos the more YouTube will recommend you.

8. Don’t focus on YouTube shorts

Cracking shorts is different from long-form. Shorts require different skills and expertise. Thus, we recommend putting all your focus on long-form 1 to 3 minute videos to grow your channel.

9. Have a great hook

Make sure the first 30 seconds of your video are attention-grabbing. This is important because most viewers drop off during the initial 30 seconds.

10. Work with what you have

Don’t let financial constraints stop you. Work to make as many videos as possible and make them the best that they can be … with what you have now. Don’t wait for anything or anyone. This is what Ed Sheeran did.

11. Don’t monetize too early

Don’t focus on monetizing until you have a significant fan base. Prioritize growth and the money will follow.

Never give up.

Promolta is always here if you need a slight viral push. We would get your video seen on blogs, games, apps, and websites. This way a lot more people will discover your content.

Angie