How do you get more people to view your Youtube Video?

[Anonymous.]

I uploaded a video a while ago, and I have noticed that there is only 1 view still - that 1 view was me! I was wondering how other people did it; got their video view count up to the thousands, or even hundred thousands!

I don't think sending the URL to my friends will help - via MSN or Facebook - because I am sure it is not something they'll be interested in watching, let alone helping me spread.

[Giuseppe]

Make your video very funny or very interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQlgA68z_...re=related

[Rose Collins]

Post it ANYWHERE, on here sending an email out on Facebook or whatever (i know you said you didn't want to) but if people even touch the link, they're going to get more views, the more views you get the more likely people will notice it. Also do a lot of video responses and post your url on comments to videos (be careful though because people get annoyed)

[Tanenbaum]

Make sure you've added keywords to it. The better it matches terms people would use in a Google search, the better. Also make sure you've categorized it in the best way possible so others will discover it.

The more videos you upload (and tag/categorize correctly) the more people will come to visit your videos. It takes time.

If your friends aren't the kind who would care about it, find an online community of people who do. For example, if it was a comedy sketch or a vlog about a band you like, go to those forums and share your link. Even put it in your "signature" block so people who want to know more about you can find it easily.

[Tom]

the ones that get into the thousands and millions are mostly randomly entertaining or done by people with a good reputation. All you can do is lie in the tag line or title, or advertise it in various places

[Luc]

If you need more youtube views, contact me at arcade1116@msn.com

[cheesepuff]

Make friends online, they will help you get views.
Or add your friends that you know in real life on youtube and they can view your videos?
OR do sub4sub with people

[Glenn Ratcliffe]

Getting your channel/video's viewed is all about content, presentation and networking.

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 friends 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
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 friends. Reach out to other similar channels, and [Add Friend]. Offer Sub4Sub 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.

Also:
If you visit random pages and comment. People will see your avatar (one click, and there at your page), and have a link to you. Be careful of spamming. Some people get very upset.

Hope this helps

[Amanda Martin]

You can promote it to some websites, blog, forums and video sharing websites.