5 tips for creating a successful YouTube campaign

5 tips for creating a successful YouTube campaign

Did you know that YouTube is the second largest search engine after Google? People increasingly want to consume content in more digestible formats so if you’re not already including YouTube as a part of your social media marketing strategy, you’re missing out on connecting with a large part of your target audience.

Many times, people assume that a good or quirky video will go viral and bring them tonnes of traffic. More often than not, they miss the mark. Here are a few tips to help you on your journey of creating a successful YouTube marketing campaign:

1. Tell a story

For a video to go viral, you need to focus on telling a story, not making a sale. People are tired of being ‘sold to’ and they actively avoid content that is centered around marketing messages and sales speak. Tell a story that entertains your audience as well as speaks to their needs or desires.

2. Make every second count

Most people will never make it to the end of a video they start watching and research shows that the majority of people click away in under 10 seconds. One way to make sure your audience keeps watching after the first few seconds is to make every second count. Be upfront about what your video is about and spark the viewer’s curiosity by asking questions that get them thinking.

3. Make it FUN

Dull elevator pitches and videos filled with sales speak don’t spread. Your audience wants to be entertained and engaged. They want to be educated and enlightened. People click on videos because they want to escape from the minutiae so make sure your video is worth their while. Even a B2B audience appreciates humor, so keep it light and fun.

4. Use SEO principles

You want your video to come up in search results when people type in relevant keywords, so include the keywords in the title of your video and your video description. Also include links back to your website for more information.

5. Consider distribution

Where will you be posting your video besides YouTube? Share your video on all your social media profiles, your website, and embed it into an email newsletter.

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