10 More Ways for Getting Traffic to Your Website from YouTube

YouTube is a great way for getting traffic to your website. Here are 10 more ways you can use your video channel to generate a buzz around your product or blogsite:

1.    Use the YouTube Insight Analytical tool. Just as you track website visitors, you will also want to track the people who view your videos. It shows you the geographical areas of your viewers, your videos’ popularity compared to other videos, and other statistical information about your video’s popularity or lack thereof.
2.    Use a script. While you don’t necessarily have to have a word-by-word breakdown of what you’re going to say, you should have some structure to your videos to keep your recording on track. Since you’re using YouTube as a springboard for driving traffic to your site, using structure and consistency will build upon your credibility in your target market.
3.    Don’t create commercials. Remember that the purpose of your videos is to give back to your prospects. It’s okay to give details about an upcoming launch, but don’t make a commercial out of it. Entertain and inform in your videos. Don’t sell.
4.    Keep it clean. Don’t use foul language in your videos. You never know who’s viewing your videos or who may be within earshot. If you lose foul language and someone’s young child is nearby, you may lose one of your prospects.
5.    Create a trademark opening. The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson had its trademark, “Heeere’s Johnny!” While you may not develop something as memorable as this one, you can create an opening as a branding device.
6.    Use tags to get attention. Add tags to increase your visibility in the search engines. Don’t rely on keywords alone.
7.    Contact your subscribers when a new video is uploaded. Make sure to contact everyone on your list, on Facebook, and on Twitter when a new video is uploaded. If you participate in forums, you may want to add a link to your signature line.
8.    Create a series. Develop a series of videos around a particular topic and release them at scheduled intervals. For instance, if you want to give your subscribers five great ways to make money with affiliate marketing, you may want to create five 2-3 minute videos and release one a day or one a week. If you can offer information that will keep them coming back for more, you will build a loyal set of followers.
9.    Show how to solve a problem. One great way to get traffic to your website is to show viewers how to solve a problem in their lives. This will help you to establish yourself as an authority in your target market and drive more traffic to your website.
10.    Create a trademark closing. Just as you may create a trademark opening, a closing that ends with a signature remark will help you to create your brand.

Creating compelling content on YouTube is an effective way to get attention and create a buzz around your product. If you make a consistent effort to establish yourself as an authority with YouTube, getting traffic to your website will become much easier.