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How should you choose your content when making YouTube videos?

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Authenticity is really important on social media. Your audience is going to connect with you more if they feel like you're connected with the content that you're creating. It also makes it a lot more enjoyable and easier for you to create content since you're already connected to that subject matter.

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What should you do to become a YouTube star?

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With social media in general, you definitely want to stay on top of things that are trending, not just in terms of hashtags and sound but also general things that are trending. Make sure you're staying on top of what's relevant and quickly creating content and reacting to that. That's a great way to gain followers on YouTube.

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I am new on YouTube, and want to be sensation on it. What can I do?

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Try going back and editing it to make it even better, and work on new videos. A helpful tip is to look at websites about trends, so you know what kind of videos you'll need to appeal to the public. But the most important tip on YouTube is to be patient. Many YouTubers forget that, and they quit YouTube in the first few weeks because they don't have many subscribers or any views. You just have to be patient and make good videos with excellent tags.

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How much of the video does a viewer have to watch to get a view recorded?

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Actually, very little. Just by clicking on the link, it's then added to the view counter.

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How do I change my YouTube profile picture?

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Go to the channel. Hover over your profile picture and there should be a pen, click on it and accept the page redirecting you to Google+. Drop a file, then crop the picture, when you're done press Set as Profile Picture. Done; it may take some time for it to change.

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Can playlists increase my YouTube video views?

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Yes, it encourages people who watch one video to watch the rest of the playlist. Make your playlist content good and watch the views rise!

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Can I edit my tags in a video after publishing?

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You can edit your tags. Go back to the video preferences and you should see the option.

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Is there a way that I can change my profile picture on my Android phone?

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In the YouTube app, tap on your profile picture and tap the cog to go to channel settings. From there, tap your profile picture and you can change it there.

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How do I change my YouTube name on an iPhone?

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Go in the YouTube application and click on My Channel. From there you can edit your name.

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I want real people to listen to my music, increasing real views .I am an honest singer; I just want the publicity, so how do I do that?

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Commenting on videos is a great way to increase your popularity. For example, you might find a video about music, and then you can comment after watching it: "Amazing! But if you could take the time to watch my video (blank).." Like that.

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I have a new channel. How can I get more views? I want to promote my video to other countries like US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, India, Pakistan and Australia.

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Look at the content on other channels and see what's trending on other countries. Then follow along accordingly with your own video.

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Can I do anything to get views after it has been posted for a year?

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It is really hard to get more views after such a long time but you could try editing it and adding more things in the in the title and description box. You'd need to do a really big drive to get more viewers for an old video.

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How can I earn money from my channel? Is it tied to a bank account?

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You can earn money from your channel by monetizing your videos. Basically you earn money by allowing YouTube to place ads on your video. You earn roughly $5.00 per 1000 views (in which the ad was placed). You have plenty of options by which to get your money. Your Google Adsense will show you the payment methods available in your country. Remember, you cannot earn money on a copyrighted video.

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My voice sounds strange in videos, and I'm afraid people will unsubscribe because of that. Also, my channel's been here for 1 month, and I have only 8 subscribers. Is this bad?

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A lot of people feel like their voice sounds strange or different. Most of the time others won't be so judgmental. Your voice probably doesn't sound weird. And if it does, or you feel like others find it annoying, ask them! Nothing better than learning from your own subscribers. Having 8 subscribers after a month is not bad. However, if you feel like you deserve more, try to get attention. There are a lot of sites or communities willing to help you grow.

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What can I write in the tag box to get maximum viewers?

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Try to put in tags that relate to your video in some way. A good tag for a semi-"joke" video is "funny" or "funny moments", for example. Experiment a bit with some popular tags and see what happens.

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I've followed all the steps. My channel growing, but very slowly. How do I speed up my channel growth?

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Get inspiration from popular YouTubers and use it in your videos. Don't use intros: they are loud and will slow subscriber growth.

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How do I increase likes for other YouTube videos?

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Put time and effort into the video and make it as long as you can. The longer it is, the higher chance there will be that a part in the video will be liked by someone. Also cut parts of the video that are not necessary and add music depending on what your video is about.

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How can I promote my new channel to get more subscribers and views?

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You can use services like 6DollarApps.com to get subscribers or views.

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Can I buy subscribers?

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You cannot buy subscribers and can only buy views.

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Would it be useful to post videos with audio and lyrics?

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It can be useful for people who want to read the lyrics of songs while they listen to them, yes. There are many videos like this on YouTube now that you can look at for inspiration.

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How do I use the correct tags according to the titles?

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If you're using Google Chrome. you can add an extension called Tube Buddy. After installing that, when you will upload a video, you will see suggestions for tags.

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How many times can I change my YouTube name?

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You can change it three times in a span of 90 days.

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Can I also get more views by a famous YouTuber giving my video a like?

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Yes, as long as that YouTuber has a playlist that contains all of the videos they’ve liked.

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What are some good video editing apps?

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If you are a beginner, try using Filmora or iMovie.

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I ha e been uploading every day for three years, but I only have ree subscribers. How do I get better?

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Maybe reduce the amount of ads you put on your video, or you can even choose no ads at all. This would get you more views. Use more social media and tell your friends about it. Make more content that people like a lot.

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I have a gaming channel. How do I get more views on it?

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To get more views as a gaming channel, try to title your content to what you are doing (Minecraft Farming) without any clickbait, and do the same for the description. You can also share the video with others.

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