The past decade has witnessed the rise of YouTube, and subsequently, internet celebrities in the form of YouTubers. Whether it be PewDiePie, David Dobrik, Mr. Beast, or Dude Perfect, there are certain names that everyone recognizes.
Why? This is because YouTube usage has certainly increased in the past few years.
As per the platform itself, there are over 2.1 billion logged-in users on YouTube. It is the second-most visited website as well as social media platform in the world. And as per Pew Research, over 74 percent of US adults use YouTube – 6 percent US adults than Facebook users!
Are you thinking of hopping onto the bandwagon and becoming a YouTuber? If so, now is a great time to do it. As people find themselves stuck in the homes owing to the pandemic, the chances of your channel getting recognized are high (if you put in the effort).
Before you begin worrying about content, there are certain computer tricks you should know to streamline the operational aspect of running a YouTube channel. Here the top five hacks that will help you out.
1. Add a Customized end screen
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Promotion is an important part of content creation. You can leverage the views of one video by directing visitors to view other content.
If you develop your end screen wisely, it can help make your channel stand out from others. For instance, if you follow the channel, you are bound to know about Saturday Night Live’s end screen.
To create a customized end screen, follow the steps:
- Go to the video manager section
- Tap on “Edit”
- Select the “End Screen and Annotations” option
- Proceed to the End Screen Creator studio to alter the different templates and create the perfect end screen.
- Click on “Add Element” to decide what videos you want to direct viewers to at the end of the video.
2. Go live
Recently, live-streaming has become extremely popular. YouTube now supports this feature via its YouTube live. This format allows YouTubers to engage with their viewers by forming a direct communication channel.
Start a live video by opting for the Go Live option on YouTube. You can choose to use your smartphone or webcam for the broadcast. For those of you who wish to give your live a professional look, you can choose to include a monitor screen to complement your discussion.
However, one of the problems is that connecting the laptop to a monitor and keeping it running can drain the laptop’s battery significantly.
Thankfully, you can learn how to close your laptop and use monitor at the same time. Do so by going to the Hardware and Sound option within the control panel. Click the Power Options tab and select “Choose what closing the lid does.” Here, opt for “Do Nothing.”
By doing so, you can ensure that the external display won’t be hampered despite closing the lid of the laptop.
3. Add transcripts to your video
Optimizing your video to appear on top of the search results will help boost your views. Among the many ranking factors for videos, Google and YouTube both consider transcripts to be among them. This is because by adding subtitles, your content becomes accessible to a larger audience.
For every video, you post, make sure to write a transcript for it. When you open your video on YouTube, you will find an icon featuring CC in a closed box. Click it and set the language of your video. Once you do so, you will be given three ways of adding subtitles, including:
- Pasting the full transcript on the go and having the timing of the subtitles be set automatically by the platform.
- Type subtitles while watching the video.
- Upload an already written and time-stamped subtitle file.
4. Create a custom YouTube URL
When your channel is starting out, it is quite hard for people to find it by merely searching for its name – especially when there are other content creators out there with the same name. At such a time, giving web addresses to people can help in improving your visibility.
If you have at least 100 subscribers, have a photo as an icon, and a channel that is 30 days old, you can claim a custom YouTube URL!
You can choose to base your URL on display name or YouTube name. Don’t be hasty with this decision. This is because once you select your URL, there is no way to revert it immediately.
To avail of this service, go the “Advanced” section of your YouTube account settings. Write down the URL of your choice and agree to the Terms of Services. Set it in stone by clicking “Change URL.”
5. Add creative effects to your video
Merely filming a video is no longer enough. Even if you don’t have the best equipment out there, you can still leave a favorable impression on viewers by using the features provided by YouTube. This includes its Enhancement tool.
Use the Tool to:
- Trim your video and edit certain parts out
- Auto-fix the color and lighting
- Add filters, blurs, time-lapse, or slow-motion effect
- Rotate to video to change its orientation
- Stabilize unstable camera motions
Apart from editing while uploading on YouTube, you can also edit already existing videos using the website when on your computer. Do so by going to the “Edit” option within the video of your choice and click on “Enhancements.”
Ending Remarks
Compared to a few years ago, YouTube has certainly become very competitive. As many saw the rise of internet celebrities, everyone wished to achieve the same success and revenue. This led to an exponential increase in the number of channels and vloggers.
Therefore, getting noticed in 2021 might be a little tricky. However, with the right tricks, you can easily gain a firm footing within the social media platform. When you combine this with unique and compelling content ideas, you have the perfect recipe for succeeding in the online world!
Try these five tricks for yourself and let us know whether they help your channel or not.
Are there any other relevant computer tricks you feel will help? Help your fellow YouTubers out by mentioning them in the comments!