The Think Media Podcast 338: How to 5X Your YouTube Views (Genius Strategy)
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Aug 6, 2024 
Connor Wangner, a YouTube expert known for driving content creation and audience growth, shares invaluable insights on maximizing your YouTube channel. He reveals strategies that skyrocketed monthly views from 20 million to over 100 million, with a focus on optimizing YouTube Shorts and the significance of viewer engagement. Connor emphasizes the power of quality content over just subscriber counts, discusses innovative approaches to crafting unique videos, and encourages new creators to learn from successful peers while embracing technology and learning from failures.
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YouTube Shorts as Free Samples
- Treat YouTube Shorts like free samples of your best content.
- Link shorts to full videos and aim for 70% or higher swipe-away rates.
Hook Viewers in the First Seconds
- Treat the first 1-3 seconds of a YouTube Short as its own video.
- This is when viewers decide whether to watch the rest, linking to high-performing content increases conversion.
Prioritize Consumption over Subscribers
- Focus on content consumption over subscriber count.
- Modern YouTube subscription is about consistent viewing, leading to algorithm recommendations.