YouTube has been a phenomenal platform replete with amazing videos to entertain every discerning mind and informative videos to inspire and propel every inquisitive soul.
Further, the platform has opened a new earning avenue, and YouTubers earn huge sums every month with their creativity and distinct approach.
But very often a handful of questions seethe us when it comes to making videos and reels for this explicit platform.
To answer your questions, we at Tech And Environment sent a few commonly asked queries to Mr. Sanjay Kumar, digital marketing lead at Quality Zone Infotech, Noida.
Here are some excerpts from the conversation:
Tech And Env: Is it possible to go viral without showing my face (a faceless YouTube channel)?
Mr. Sanjay: Absolutely, an artist can become an online sensation even if he or she does not show up in the video. Yes, it is possible to post a faceless video, and such a YouTube channel can still register phenomenal growth, as long as the content is engaging, informative, unique, and holds some value.
We can see on YouTube hundreds of channels simply have voiceovers, animations, stock clips, screen recordings, text-to-speech, etc., while some go just by storytelling, and they still manage to pull millions of views.
Simply put, the crux is good ideas, consistent uploads, robust hooks, and expressive video, image, or voice material that would engage the audience online.
Further, if the videos are found to be problem-solving or they have some useful insights or make us imagine more, the public would be attracted to our videos, no matter if our face is shown or not.
We have ample video instances that focus on finance, cryptocurrency, technology, gaming, motivation, history, and fact channels that go sans face but still are a hot hit among the audience scattered globally.
Yes, you can easily expect to make it big and go viral if your priority is the underlying message (i.e., the content) and not the camera.
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Tech And Environment: How quickly should I create and upload a video after a new trend starts?
Mr. Sanjay: Here, the key is timing. To increase your reach with the growing trends, simply seize the opportunity.
The sooner you make a splash, the brighter your chances will be to go viral.
It is strictly recommended that one should not take long and make and upload the videos within 24 to 48 hours, as the trend starts.
Actually, the hype is fresh at this time, and audiences simply search the networks for the needed info, and therefore, the competition is manageable.
On the contrary, if the initial 2 or 3 days’ time is wasted, the internet is flooded with such videos, and your own stuff would be buried thereby.
Now, having said that, it is also advised not to upload anything in a hurry and always
focus on quality videos, an attractive hook, and bringing some worth to your videos and thereby making them more appealing.
Quick thinking, swift creation, and fast posting hold the key for such trends to work. The formula is Speed + Quality = Best Results, which would skyrocket your ultimate agenda.
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Tech And Env: How to grow a YouTube channel from 0 subscribers?
Mr. Sanjay: Well, that’s not a cakewalk and is not simple math. It calls for consistency, diligent planning, and deep patience.
Initially, you should think about your interest and then select the niche accordingly so that video making would not be a tedious and boring job to you.
Following this, check out the latest happenings in the industry and crucial events in your industry, and be selective about the titles, thumbnails, and types of videos that are everyone’s favorite.
Don’t copy them, but simply get the idea about what people’s preference is in watching.
At the start, your focus should be on the quality hooks and plain videos, and don’t buy pricey equipment either. Remember, your first 50 to 100 videos underline your learning phase, so don’t hesitate to experiment and refine and put your best in every subsequent video.
Don’t forget, consistency is crucial here, and viral trends and titles will make you successful. Simply add the quality in your videos, no matter their type, entertaining, informative, or inspirational.
Be patient and keep refining, and your 0 will turn into 1, and zeroes will keep on increasing this way.
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Tech And Env: What strategies help YouTube channels grow quickly?
Mr. Sanjay: There are certain techniques that would make sure that we grow instantly on YouTube.
Firstly, cater to people’s choices and make videos that people are willing to watch or that they search for. Don’t upload niche videos as per your will and wishes.
Then, look for the latest trends and find out the latest events taking place in that niche, and use such cases to develop key ideas that would address audience interest.
Secondly, the first 10 seconds hold the videkey, and if our videos fail to attract people, they will swipe them away.
Now, the introduction needs to be short, short, and bush, and videos ought to be to the point with no beating around the bush, and audience interest and curiosity should be managed.
Thirdly, keep refining your thumbnails and titles because such titles would cast our initial impression. Clearly, a promising title, coupled with a distinct and bold thumbnail, could result in mass proliferation of clicks.
Finally, like I have said before, please be consistent. A great video post is a great step thumbnail,step,step,but such should be a regular phenomenon to build a strong momentum.
Be adaptive and evolve as you learn,strongly, and consider the YouTube platform like a necessary skill,the YouTube skill, and growth will be registered in your name.name.
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Tech And Env: What content grows the fastest on YouTube?
Mr. Sanjay: Any content that would solve a problem or would fix an issue or that would make people curious will be a hit. People have never been patient, offline as well as online,online, and thus, anything that would evoke interest or entertainment or that would appear useful in the first few seconds would attract user attention and would result in lengthy watch hours.
Short videos marked with punchy taglines and a value, such as hacks, sincere advice, academic or tech tutorials,tutorials, or simple guides, put up a great performance here.
But then, the content driven by trends also grows fast as popular search is defined by it,it, but the early plunge is needed.
Furthermore, the videos that harp upon storytelling and real experiences also move up fast,fast, as people love watching life journeys that center around success, struggle, hardships, challenges,challenges, and transformations.
Such things give us a personal feel and inspire us.
In other words,words, we can say that the content that is quick to teach and results in a distinct feeling or that fills us with curiosity proliferates fast.
The central concept is to keep it simple, real, and appealing,and appealing, and there should be a reason for the people to watch it in full.
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Tech And Env: How to remove copyright strikes from YouTube?
Mr. Sanjay: Well, there are no shortcuts involved to check and weed out a copyright strike. It calls for a planned approach and judicious management.
You need to do a self-check if you used someone’s content,content, as the strike is valid therefore. The best way is to approach the copyright owner in a polite way and discuss your situation in a friendly manner and request them to withdraw the strike.
But if you really think that the strike is baseless and you have full right to the video content, counter-notification can be considered. In such cases, the owner(s) have to be sure about their claims since false claims can prove fatal for our channel and our YouTube future.
Besides, it has also come to light that the strike melts down on its own within 3 months once you resort to YouTube’s copyright guidelines.
In a nutshell, the best possible way out is to adhere to originality and design unique footage and play the music and use the clips that are sans any royalty. This way, our channel and our profile remain clean and spotless and safe too.
No doubt, growth on YouTube is a time-consuming affair,affair, and building a robust protection around our channel is also critical.
Tech And Env: Thanks, Mr. Sanjay, for giving us valuable inputs and sparing some time for us.
Well, dear reader, for more info and insights, please email your queries, and we or Mr. Sanjay would oblige you without doubt.
