Elevate your YouTube game
The more views you have, the more video recommendations YouTube will make. This means you’ll get more organic views, which is a huge part of the battle when it comes to gaming YouTube content.
One big way you can get more views is to be consistent with your upload schedule. Aim to upload at least one video per week, or about four a month. This will help you build an audience and get your videos seen and shared, but won’t burn you out.
Another big tip is to take a look at your audience and what types of games they play. Then create content that speaks to them. This can be anything from a game-play video to a tutorial or unboxing. You’ll find that when you create more content that speaks to your audience, they will come back for more.
YouTube’s algorithm takes into account viewer retention when ranking your videos. This means that if someone doesn’t stay until the end of your video, it could send a bad signal and discourage YouTube from recommending it to more viewers. One way to avoid this is to use cards and end screens, which are visual calls-to-action you can add at the end of your videos that promote other related videos. For example, YouTuber JJ McCullough ended his video about mascots with a link to a playlist of his other videos about quirky cultural trivia. This keeps his audience engaged and shows that he has a wealth of engaging videos to share with his audience. Elevate your YouTube game