Webisodes or online videos have become very popular in the past few years. As online videos become more popular, it will continue to become more challenging to create successful and popular videos. No magical method exists for creating videos that will become popular and develop large numbers of subscribers. There is, however, a few tips available to help you. In this blog I have provided a compilation of tips that have been provided by some successful YouTube partners including Freddie Wong and Julian Smith.
The very first step to becoming successful is to define what success means to you. Set goals for yourself. What viewer demographic do you want to reach? How many subscribers do you want to reach? What is the purpose of making these videos (A hobby? A gateway to another goal? Making a career out of it?)? These are questions that you should think about and find answers before success can even be worked towards.
After setting your goals you can begin brainstorming video ideas. Many people like to go mainstream and make videos that are similar to other popular videos. This may be a good idea or it may hurt you. Just think about it, the more people who are making similar content, the higher your competition is. I believe that it is a good idea to jump on ideas that have not gone mainstream yet. This way your competition is lower, you're filling in an area that has not been filled yet, and you can also become a leader rather than a follower. Most importantly though is to create content that you enjoy. It doesn't matter how innovative an idea is, if you don't enjoy it, it won't be worth it.
The last tip I will leave you with is this: success often coexists with commitment. The time you put into a video will reflect in the content of the video. Quality content will bring people back. Consistency is another key item. Your video's quality may be top notch, but if you aren't consistent with your videos, people will begin to lose interest and will no longer return. Decide how often you will post your videos and commit to it.
These tips are the top three tips to keep in mind when trying to make successful online videos. These tips are helpful and may increase your subscription and viewer numbers. In no way, however, is it guaranteed that these tips will lead you to a "viral" video or success. There are several more guidelines that can be followed that may also help you down your path of success. In my next blog I will continue to discuss tips for creating successful videos.
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