Tikhung Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I created a Youtube channel dedicated to movie facts and trivias. Everything is done, but I have some questions to be answered: what's the best way to promote it and gain audiences? Also, does Youtube/Google encourage movies/tv channels? Thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezza. Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I created a Youtube channel dedicated to movie facts and trivias. Everything is done, but I have some questions to be answered: what's the best way to promote it and gain audiences? Word of mouth. This is the undisputed BEST way to get your channel out there. Tell a friend at work you made a YT channel and you think they might like it. Try doing this with family members as well, you never know, they might enjoy it too. Also, DON'T ADVERTISE ON OTHERS VIDEOS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION! This is the single most annoying way of getting your channel out there. You'll soon become known as "The advertising spammer spamming his sh*tty videos." No matter how great your videos are. Also, does Youtube/Google encourage movies/tv channels? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Kind of. If you're just doing movie/TV trivia then of course you'll be encouraged. It's only the ones that reupload movies and shows (and profit from it) that get taken down super quick. Also, your channel sounds interesting, as advertising your channel on here isn't allowed, make PM me a link so I can have a look Tikhung 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066467210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I agree with the above, it also helps to do something a bit unique with it rather than copying one hundred and one other channels. For the sake of avoiding any doubt, we don't tolerate promotion of personal YouTube channels on the forum- it falls under the "no advertising" rules. You're free to refer to it in your signature and profile but don't post about it- though asking a question like this one is fine. I would also normally say "keep questions to the 'have a question' topic" but I'll leave this here for now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066467300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zook Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Make good content and the views should take care of themselves. Oaty 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066467306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipakolonyasi Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 upload what is hot that week. let's say a new movie is so hot right now it's breaking youtube. everyone is searching that movie on youtube right? watch these trends and make videos about those new-hot things on youtube. that's one way to attract viewers to your channel. (but while doing this please don't forget to do quality content) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066467569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_J Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 The best way is to come with good content from the start, not just content but the whole branding, captions, thumbnail images, banner and intro. Do this right from the start and you'll be at a great advantage. A lot channels bring this stuff in later but by then you've already lost potential subscribers due to lack of professional identification on the channel, they're potential subscribers you might not ever convince to subscribe because they remember how poor their first experience with your channel was. It also brings word of mouth subscribers sooner rather than later and this snowballs, next thing you know you have 100, 1000, 10000, 50000 and so on subscribers. Damn.. I should really start a YouTube channel. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066467777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
make total destroy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Propaganda of the deed. Wait, no, I'm thinking of something else. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harwood Bitcher Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I created a Youtube channel dedicated to movie facts and trivias.....Wait a minute So you didn't do a stupid channel where you force us to hear your annoying voice while you play videogames ? I applaud you, i'll maybe check your channel just for this fact. IveGotNoValues 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidSnails Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 PM me a link to your channel i'll check you out as well Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 As sivispacem said keep it in the signature, Try to make a nice picture signature that promotes your TY channel and make the picture a link to the channel Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiangHuBBB Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 get your vids featured on famous sites Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
make total destroy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Kill John Lennon. The Harwood Bitcher 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Harwood Bitcher Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Kill Justin Bieber .Fixed for you, You are not very updated ain't ye ? make total destroy 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
make total destroy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 wait what year is it Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 wait what year is it 2014 ± 1 year or so just to be safe engineering... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066468690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit by Lightning Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Spamming the comments is the worst way of advertising your channel. One way I like so much is the personal PMs. Once I posted a comment that I'm not big fan of gameplay with annoying commentary. Someone read it and sent me a PM that his channel features gameplay for all games with no commentary. I subscribed (he had like 27 subs). A few months later and he has more than 6000 and started his t-shirt thing You need to work hard my friend and be very patient. Twitter also is a crazy place, in most cases, when you follow someone infamous, they will follow you back and subscribe to your Youtube channel if you put the link in your page. Don't forget to post link to your channel here and we will subscribe! Edited November 14, 2014 by Hit by Lightning Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/746980-how-do-you-promote-a-youtube-channel/?do=findComment&comment=1066474873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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