7 Big Mistakes While Increasing YouTube Subscribers

Mistakes 1 and 2: Sharing Passwords and Exchanging Subscribers

The most dangerous mistake is giving your Google password to a site that promises free subscribers. Most of these sites use your account to subscribe to other channels on their network, some take over the channel entirely. It often takes weeks or is not possible at all to get your account back.

The second common mistake is to make 'you subscribe to me and I'll subscribe to you' exchange in comments or groups. People who come this way are not interested in your content or watch your videos. As a result, even though the number of subscribers increases, your viewing rate decreases and the algorithm recommends your channel less.

Error 3: Inconsistent Upload Schedule

Uploading videos every day for a month and then disappearing for two months will cause the viewer to forget about the channel. Regular uploading both helps the viewer gain habit and shows that your channel is active.

The solution is to set a realistic schedule. One quality video a week is worth much more than five rushed videos a week. Preparing a few videos in advance and keeping them in backup makes it easier to maintain a calendar during busy periods.

Mistakes 4 and 5: Poor Title and Thumbnail

Before clicking on a video, the viewer only sees the title and thumbnail. Vague titles, such as 'New video' or 'Vlog 12', disappear from the search results. Your title should clearly state what the video will bring to the viewer.

The most common mistakes in thumbnails are excessive text and complex images. More than three words cannot be read in a picture that appears small on the phone screen. A clear facial expression, contrasting colors and a single main message usually work best. Definitely avoid misleading thumbnails; When the viewer feels that he has been deceived, he immediately turns off the video.

Mistake 6: Ignoring Interaction with the Audience

Channels that do not respond to comments, do not use the community tab, and do not take into account the wishes of the audience will leave a cold impression over time. Especially on small channels, every comment is valuable and needs to be answered.

You can derive new video ideas from the questions in the comments. A video prepared with a viewer's suggestion increases that person's loyalty to the channel and can turn him into a volunteer promoter of the channel.

• Prioritize comments that come in the first few hours.
• Pin comments you like.
• Ask the viewer a concrete question in the video.
• Share a poll in the Community tab.

Bonus: Not Reading Analytics

Many channel owners open YouTube Studio just to look at the number of subscribers. However, information such as which video gained subscribers, at what second of the video the viewers left and where the traffic comes from, shows how you should shoot your next video.

Once a month, sit down and compare your best and weakest performing videos. For videos where the viewer leaves within the first thirty seconds, try shortening the intro. Take note of topics that bring search traffic and plan new videos on those topics. Decisions made based on data are often more accurate than decisions based on guesswork.

• Identify videos that gain subscribers.
• Look at the decline points on the audience retention chart.
• Examine traffic sources.
• Reuse successful formats.

Mistake 7: Not Combining Support with Content

Some channel owners use passwordless subscriber tools and then stop producing content. Free support gives your channel initial exposure, but it's always the content that keeps new viewers coming.

You can get free YouTube subscriber, like and comment support via iGSub without giving a password. It is most logical to use this support when you publish a new video; Thus, the person who comes to the channel encounters fresh and quality content. When planned correctly, startup support and organic growth feed each other.

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