Let's be real for a minute... RU-vid is a competitive place, and it can be tough to get views when you first starting out. I hope you learn a lot from this video, but I have even more to share that I didn't have time to get to! Want the full picture? Here's the link to sign up for a (free!) 60-minute workshop all about how to get VIEWS on RU-vid when your channel is small: www.gillianperkins.com/youtube-growth-workshop/ Can't wait to watch your channel take off!
Summary of video: 1. Use 1 main target keyword that's clear and focused How to decide? -Use a keyword directly related to video content & title -Search for popular keywords surrounding your content by using RU-vid. Enter the keyword in the search bar and analyze what shows up -Use free chrome extension Keywords Everywhere. You'll be able to search through the app to see the keywords ranking and suggestions, which will help when selecting your complimentary keywords 2. Put the keyword in all the right places. Make sure your primary keyword is in your title, tag, and description. Additionally tags should be complimentary to your primary tag. It should relate to your video as it'll help the Algorithm push it out more. How to find the complimentary keywords? 4 tips: -Alternative keywords that are logical and makes sense and is related to your video -Broad categories keywords. You may not be seen initially in the search as it's a broad term, but it gives more info to youtube to push your video -Your name and/or channel name. It helps more of your videos to get added to the viewers suggestions Common Mistakes 1. Using all sorts of keywords thats unrelated to your video 2.Using like tags like instagram hashtags aka way too broad 3. Missing out on viral tags for the page from the lack of research Great, informative content. Thanks !
This is SO true! After I learned this I went back and fixed one of my older videos that I thought should have been doing better (I changed the title, tags, and description with much better and more targeted keywords) It worked!!! That video that was buried somewhere deep in RU-vid suddenly is now ranking 3rd! Woohoo! Such great advice, Gillian! (As usual)
Wow! Thank you so much Gillian! I really needed this video! I hope you keep them coming because so many more people need this information they just don’t know yet
Gillian is truly one of the greatest leaders in online business expansion here on RU-vid 🔥 Gillian, you have taught me so much in the short times that I've been following you (I often binge your content). I look forward to implementing these techniques in my upcoming videos. Thank you for the amazing work that you do! 😊 Have a beautiful day further x
I know one thing... If I'm ever stranded on Gilligan's Island, I pray to God my rescue bottle finds Gillian Perkins because she gives great information to navigate through problematic situations! Was totally lost with the tags and hashtags world but now I am found! Thanks GP
Here's what I cover in today's video: 0:50 Tagging strategy for maximum view 1:05 How to come up with one main target keyword. 1:53 Two main factors to consider when choosing the keywords. 3:05 How to figure out whether or not a keyword is popular or not. 4:39 Put the keyword in the right places. 6:52 4 important types of tags 11:30 Common tagging mistakes 14:10 How to get your videos to rank EVEN better on RU-vid
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just started on youtube, and I know for a FACT that I have videos that are WORTH WATCHING! I PROVIDE the MATERIAL, so that YOU can get by in this LIFE with EASE!
Thank you for doing this video!! I know I’ve been working on fully understanding keywords, and this helps simplify things. I saved the video for future reference!
Oh geez I’ve been tagging all wrong?!!! I have been placing other Tarot readers names as tags, that’s it! Oufff sooooo glad I found your channel ❤️ thank you!
I love your helpful tips. As someone who hasn't started posting videos yet, a concrete example of what you tagged or would tag a video would have been valuable to see.
Whatever you say surely does work. This video was the 3rd suggested video and the 3 suggested videos after this video are also yours. Thank you for your videos Gillian. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh Wow. Thanks for the tools shared in this video. I started using them today and realized all my tags I listed needed to be replaced. Thanks for the value!
🔴 This video is PURE GOLD, Gillian. 👍 Practical advice anybody can start using right away... Love it. I used the "syphon strategy" on an old channel a few years ago and it worked like a charm!
Superb video! Watching your videos is like drinking water from a fire hose! The information comes at me fast and forcefully. I so appreciate that you don't waste my time!
Wow this video Is just so good ! The way you put it into sections and you put time stamps in the comments for each one! Your amazing definitely getting a sub🖤
Hello Kate if you are willing to grow your channel, rank higher and get more views you should consult with john_bentley16 on Instagram hes excellent with all these
What a very helpful video, Gillian! This will definitely help me more on my videos for my affiliate marketing business. Ranking it higher than before will surely get me to the goals I wanted to for my online business.
The cleanest and most pleasant video-lesson for RU-vidrs I've watched so far. I liked the lighting, the background, the props, the hairstyle and non-flashy makeup, and also your speaking style. Great work! I'm curious, how long did it take you to make this one video?
Gillian, another great video! Thank you so much for sharing your RU-vid tips & strategies, honestly, you give advice that no one else is sharing- especially when it came to your "Viral Video" tutorial, that one was a game-changer for me. Would you ever be open to doing channel audits? I think your perspective could be helpful to so many, including myself! Just a thought!
Hey Jessica! We're actually planning to do some channel audits soon for our RU-vid course. I'd love to use your channel as one of our case studies! Could you send us an email at contact@gillianperkins.com so we could schedule? Thanks! :)
Great info! I never really understood how tags worked. Definitely need to make some improvements. Thanks for the info. I have lots to learn and you've been a great help.
Awesome video Gillian! I kind of gave up on putting much effort into tags and then saw this video. By far the most concise, well explained video on the subject. Thank you!
Amazing video , thank You so much for Your tips . I greatly Appreciate it . I got some search traffic but not too much of suggested videos ranked so I love this video 👍👍👍🔥🔥👍
At first, I thought... "Nah... This isn't the best way." Then I spent a ton of time in the search trying to find another video about this subject, with this many views, in the past year, and this video's stats spoke for itself.
Unfortunately I’m reinventing myself and have absolutely no income. Not even 29.00 I honestly wish I could afford it. I have great respect for you and trust how real and honest you are. I’d love to have you on my team, maybe one day!
Thanks so much Gillian for the informative video. I literally clicked 8 videos before finding your info, which was the most helpful. Thanks. Also, I think that everyone will agree, your hair is beautifully perfect. Have an awesome day!
I just love your explanations! This is one of the most complex and straight to the point videos regarding tagging on RU-vid! I'm a small RU-vidr and started my channel earlier this year. And during this time I have received many comments that ask "how come you don't have more subscribers", "how come you don't have more views", " why is your channel so underrated"? I was wondering myself the same, I was convinced I was doing the right thing about tagging. But watching your video, I have realized I did not. So, I will try to apply your advice and see how it works! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
4:46 "RU-vid does give more weight to the tags that come first". Slightly offtopic, but does instagram do the same? I couldn't find the answer anywhere. Thanks.
This is the most in depth video I have found. The others are detailed but to a different degree. They all say in vague ways that you need to add such and such, but dont go into detail about what are the best strategies like you did. Gonna try this and hope it works! I feel like my tags used to be this way naturally but I thought I was doing them not as well as I couldve and started doing them wrong! So thank you for uploading this! I'm sure this will help heaps!
I’ve been recommended this video and it was so worth to watch the whole lot! So clear and details that I haven’t heard before. Keep up the work. Definitely subscribed:)
Dear mam Gillian Perkins! Please accept my never-ending commendation and gratitude, for the things which you have exhaustively elaborated which enlightened our minds especially like me, a new youtuber. More power and may god bless you always.
Thank you. Best video on this topic ever! Been writing books and now embarking on RU-vid videos. Hashtags, keywords, tags, all have confused me forever until now. Had I understood this years ago I might be more successful now. Thank you so much and keep sharing the wisdom you have.
Thanks Gillian! This video is helping me get back into the swing of RU-vid after taking almost a year off. It's nice to see a tutorial from an actual youtuber.
I used to tag my name but I stopped thinking it didn't matter since my channel isn't big or known. I should start using it again, thank you for the great tips xx
Thank you so much!! You have made this video very clear. I was getting STRESSED... after putting in so much work and still struggling to get views, but I've got the motivation now to try few things and hang in there 💛💚❤
11:50 you say it might be ridiculous, but honestly I have made that mistake several times (I may have done that even in one of my most recent videos) X'D
Wow, what an amazing video :) I just subscribed and am so thankful I found you here on youtube. I purchased some software regarding ranking videos and really regret it now. Thanks Gillian and you rock!
Great video Gillian. I’m a little late to this one! Refreshing to see a video on tags that isn’t primarily about vidIQ or TubeBuddy, or both. Clearly a lot of these other vids are focused on the affiliate marketing opportunities with those softwares, but nonetheless there are many of us that are now so indoctrinated into thinking that tags etc can’t be done without one of those softwares.
Thank you so much you just helped me out in such a big way. I have been putting up fishing videos and haven't been getting very many hits, and now i know why. LOL Thax again.
