Tips on How to Engage Your Viewers on YouTube
YouTube videos have become extremely popular, with literally tens of thousands of people visiting the site every hour for their fix of information and humour. You might be surprised to learn that the average user actually spends 20 mins per session on the site.
If you make videos then I’m sure you are aware how hard it is to actually build up your fan base and get people to care about what you are saying. Since there are so many video makers, there is a lot of competition for the views and earning a loyal fan is a valuable but difficult task. There are some great ways to engage your viewers and hopefully get them coming back again and again to see what you are up to.
How to Engage your Viewers on YouTube | Answer their questions
Your viewers will love to interact with you to get a mention. Look out in your comments for any questions sent your way, and if you don’t have any questions then actually ask people to send them your way. All you need to do is encourage a response and a lot of the time viewers will. They will then come back to see your answer. You can start conversations this way and it is the perfect way to value your viewers and let them get involved.
How to Engage your Viewers on YouTube | Avoid being monotonous
It is easy to talk forever about nothing really in particular but this can be really detrimental to your appeal. People don’t like listening to or watching boring people and they will just simply close the video as soon as they are bored. The easiest way to stop people just switching off is by having a good tone of voice and pace from the off. This will keep them engaged throughout. Music is a great way to add something to the video too if you get something catchy and appropriate.
How to Engage your Viewers on YouTube | Teach them something new
If you learn something from a video then you feel satisfied and it is just a simple value add to your video that really works. Include a fact or statistic that is surprising and these will stick in the mind of the viewers you have making them want more! You are never too old to stop learning.
How to Engage your Viewers on YouTube | Show you value them
You need to remind your viewers that you actually care about them, and you really appreciate them taking time out of their life to watch your productions. You can thank them by giveaways or prizes or just by saying it every now and then. If viewers realise they are doing you a favour by checking out your videos then they are more likely to stick around and support you. Pleases and thank yous go a long way.
How to Engage your Viewers on YouTube | Be a tease
Lead people on in your videos for what is to come in the future. You can hint of things for your viewers to expect if they keep watching and any plans you might have in the making. This will leave people wanting more and keep them checking back for this great content you have promised. Obviously you have to live up to the expectations you have set, but this is achievable if you put your mind to it!
Guest Blogger: Steve is a keen YouTube user and music blogger, specialising in advice on royalty free music and legal music for websites.