What Extra to Do to Bring Viewers
initial social media shares bring a spike in views, but over time the same audience stops clicking because they’ve seen similar posts before.
That means it needs to go beyond “push” traffic (sharing links) and start building pull traffic — people discovering it on their own via search, suggested videos, and communities where they want the content.
Here’s what can do extra to break the plateau:
1. Train the YouTube Algorithm to Find You a New Audience
Right now, the main viewers are people pushed links to. YouTube recommends videos based on viewer behavior, not just titles and tags.
- Make 2–3 videos in a connected mini-series (same topic, same keyword family). This increases “session watch time” and gets the videos recommended together.
- Target “evergreen” searches — topics that people will still search for months later.
- Hook them early — the first 10 seconds should clearly describe the viewer what they’ll get and why they should stay.
2. Improve Click-Through Rate (CTR) Over Time
It is already make good titles and thumbnails, but they can improved after publishing:
- Experiment: Change the thumbnail or title after 2–3 weeks if CTR is below 4–5%.
- A/B Test via YouTube Studio: Even changing 1 word (“How to…” vs. “3 Easy Steps to…”) can double CTR.
3. Create “Entry Point” Videos
Make videos that act as hooks for new audiences:
- Shorter, trend-based videos that pull people in.
- Use a popular trend but give it your twist so it fits your channel theme.
- These videos act like an “ad” for the main long-form content.
4. Use Community Posting Inside YouTube
Many creators forget this. YouTube’s Community Tab lets you:
- Post polls, images, or short updates.
- Tease upcoming videos.
- Ask engaging questions that your audience will comment on (comments = algorithm love).
5. Build Discovery Outside of Social Media Links
Instead of constantly linking videos to the same followers:
- Collaborate with other small creators (appear in each other’s videos, shout-outs).
- Answer questions on Quora, Reddit, or niche forums — include the video link only if it fits naturally.
- Pinterest & SEO blog posts: A simple blog post with the video embedded can rank in Google and bring long-term traffic.
6. Encourage Binge-Watching
- Create playlists with attractive names (“Start Here for [Topic]”).
- Add end screens pointing to related videos.
- Use verbal hooks: “If you enjoyed this, wait until you see the next one about…”
If it is donr this consistently, it’ll start getting “organic” viewers who come from YouTube’s own system, not just from the shares. That’s when growth becomes self-sustaining.
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