11 YouTube Settings You Should Turn ON To GROW FASTER

11 YouTube Settings You Should Turn ON To GROW FASTER

  1. ⚡️Disable Automatic Chapters (YT really sucks at making them now so it can ruin your watchtime):
  • Go to video analytics and disable automatic chapters
  • Manually add chapters with timestamps in the description for better viewer experience and retention.

2. ⚡️Optimize Channel Description:

  • Go to YouTube Studio > Customization > Basic Info to fill in a channel description.
  • Use the first line for a strong call to action or description, as it appears on your channel page.

3. ⚡️Enable Content Reuse and Shorts Remixing:

  • Change video license to Creative Commons Attribution to allow others to reuse your content.
  • Enable "Allow Shorts remixing" to let creators use your content in YouTube Shorts, linking back to your original video for exposure.

4. ⚡️Set the Correct Video Category:

  • Make sure videos are categorized correctly to be suggested to the right audience, avoiding mismatches that can hurt retention.
  • Go to video details to change the category to best represent your content.

5. ⚡️Customize Channel Sections:

  • Use YouTube Studio > Customization > Featured Sections to organize your channel layout.
  • Add playlists and other engaging sections to encourage binge-watching and improve viewer retention.

Check Ryan's layout https://www.youtube.com/@ryan

6. ⚡️Use End Screens:

  • Add end screens to promote additional videos, increasing session time and improving video performance.
  • Tell viewers to watch related content at the end of your videos for higher click-through rates.

7. ⚡️Add a Branding Watermark:

  • Go to YouTube Studio > Customization > Branding to upload a custom watermark, such as a logo or subscribe button.
  • This watermark appears on all videos, making it easier for viewers to subscribe and increasing brand exposure.

8. ⚡️Set Upload Defaults:

  • Use YouTube Studio > Settings > Upload Defaults to pre-fill descriptions, tags, and visibility settings.
  • This ensures consistency and saves time during the upload process.

9. ⚡️Optimize Channel Keywords:

  • In YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel, add relevant keywords to help viewers find your channel.
  • Use specific keywords related to your content to improve searchability and discoverability.

10. ⚡️Link Shorts to Related Videos:

  • When uploading a short, add a related video in the Video Element section to drive traffic to your long-form content.
  • This helps convert Shorts viewers to regular viewers of your main content.

11. ⚡️Enable Two-Step Verification:

  • Activate two-step verification to protect your channel from hacking.
  • Follow prompts in YouTube Studio to set up this security feature, ensuring your channel’s safety.