How do you get popular on youtube?

[Abby]

I make my own 'music videos' on youtube, but i feel like that isn't enough to get subscribers. especially since i am new to youtube. anyone have any suggestions? or even something they would want to watch on youtube? thanks!

[zealouscherry551]

Just post your videos links everywhere I like Sergio razta and fouzyTube

[DrDave]

Spend more time there and less time here.

[Glenn Ratcliffe]

Network, network, network. lol Did I mention network?
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Getting your channel/video's viewed is all about content, presentation and networking. You must then keep 'Growing' your channel and it's audience.

To get views you need:
a) Good content.
And/or:
b) Good 'tag' words. The more the better (Youtube dose have an upper limit on the number though).
c) A good video description.
d) A good network of contact's and subscribers.
e) Getting 'Likes'.
f) Don't forget to 'Share' your video's and 'Post a Bulletin' to your friends.
g) Video respond with your videos.

So, good content is the hard one. There are no rules, but try to be original, or stick to a theme, or both. Here's an example. Have a look at this:
http://www.youtube.com/user/EbensR4Real#...S0QDMl_H0A
The trick is to engage your viewer from the start, and keep them watching till the end. Hard to get your video 'Liked', if it's not watched in total.

Tagging your video with as many of the right words is very important. People find your video's with these 'Tags'. Use many tags.

Always do a full, and detailed description of your video (this will help when Google 'crawls' for videos). Provide links as needed.

Make contacts (friends). Reach out to other similar channels, and [Add Contact]. Offer Sub4Sub (remember: S4S is about building 'potential' views in an expanding network. Your network) to increase your subscribers.

Double check your editing (smooth transitions, clean/even audio, ECT) before uploading. Sloppy editing on your videos, effect your chances of getting 'Likes'. Remember too 'Like' your own video (people in your network will see this, and be only one click away from watching your video).

After uploading:
Use the [Share] button, to put your video's on FaceBook/Twitter/MySpace/ETC.
On your channel, use the [Post Bulletin] to send your video (with a message) to all your friends.

Post video response to your own video's. Seach for videos similar to your own, and then post your video's as a response.

Channel design and multiple views:
Thought should be given to your channels appearance (back ground, colour scheme, play list's, profile wording, ect). A nicely designed channel, with multiple playlists will encourage your visitors to stay and watch more video's. Don't forget to turn your [Auto play] on.

Remember, you want people to visit your channel (so they can see your video's & click that [Subscribe] button), so you need to comment on other channel pages. Then, when people reply, they will come to your channel page. Be careful of spamming. Some people get very upset.

Also you might want to add a [Sub Me] or [Channel link] annotation to your video's.

Hope this helps.

Don't forget to sub and [Add Contact] me (growing your channel begins now) on the above channel. Leave a comment saying you did, and I'll hit you back :~)