How to Get 1,000 YouTube Subscribers
Cracking the code to get 1,000 subscribers and start monetizing your YouTube channel.
YouTube has become a channel for many to stream additional or primary income.
However, in order to monetize a YouTube video, you have to gather at least 1,000 subscribers.
If you’re just starting the journey or trying to make YouTube a marketing channel, the following discussion may help.
Let’s crack the code to get your first 1,000 YouTube subscribers and start monetizing your channel for an income stream.
#1. Break down your goal into chunks
Aiming for one big goal is undoubtedly daunting, so it’s better to have your goal broken into chunks.
It’s nearly impossible to generate 1,000 subscribers within a month or two, so you have to make a plan.
For instance, break down your 1,000 subscribers goal in ten months. Here’s the idea:
- The first four months: Focus on building your channel and uploading relevant videos.
- 5th month: 100 subscribers
- 6th month: 300 subscribers
- 7th month: 500 subscribers
- 8th month: 750 subscribers
- 9th month: 850 subscribers
- 10th month: 1,000 subscribers
Use the rest of the months to elevate even further. You can also try to fill the target if the ten-month scenario doesn’t work out.
Read: How to Earn Loyal Subscribers on YouTube for Your Business
#2. Create as many relevant videos as possible
As mentioned, use the first four months to produce and upload videos.
Build your branding and start creating videos according to your specific niche.
If you’re looking for content ideas, the following list shows some of the most engaging videos.
Vlogs: You can share your traveling videos or the daily lives of a professional, such as life as a consultant, doctor, etc.
Reaction videos: Reaction videos, in fact, drive many viewers. You can react to music videos, movies, cultures, etc.
Review videos: If you want to build a community, creating review videos can help you build credibility.
How-to videos: Show people how to use specific tools, products, or services and give valuable tips to use them. This type of video may also help you get sponsors in the future.
Listicle videos: If you want to provide recommendations, tips, or hacks, create listicle videos to attract audiences.
Versus videos: Give insights to audiences by comparing trending products. They can be fashion, skincare, mobile devices, etc.
#3. Add the subscribe button to your videos
Adding a subscribe button on the screen is a simple trick to gain subscribers every time you upload a new video.
You have two ways to do that; by creating your own subscribe button or using one from YouTube.
If you want a customizable subscribe button, you can create it using photoshop or other editing platforms.
Follow the steps to add a subscribe button to your videos:
- Open your YouTube Studio
- Click Customization and go to the Branding tab
- Scroll down and find the Video Watermark section
- Upload your graphic or choose one from YouTube
- Choose a display time (end of the video, custom start time, or entire video)
- Save your change
Read: How to Embed YouTube’s Subscribe Button on Your Website
#4. Optimize video SEO for search engines
Optimize your video SEO for search engines to boost traffic and overall video performance.
Polish your metadata, including video titles, tags, hashtags, and descriptions, by incorporating relevant keywords.
Create compelling thumbnails and be consistent with your style to create strong branding.
Use high-quality resolutions, add closed captions, and give timestamps to complete your video SEO.
Read: 4 Tips to Creating Killer Clickbait Thumbnails for Youtube
#5. Promote videos across platforms
Promoting your videos are necessary to encourage audiences to watch your content.
Post a sneak peek of your latest video on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok to drive viewers.
You can also promote content ahead of time by creating a countdown post on the YouTube community and other platforms.
#6. Collab with other YouTubers
One of the quickest ways to raise your subscribers is by collaborating with other YouTubers.
You can contact forerunner YouTubers in your area and ask for a collaboration.
Consider sending them emails or direct messages on social media to deliver your intentions.
Explain why you want them to be in your channel and what value you can give your audiences.
#7. Identifies which videos drive the most views and subscribers
YouTube provides an analytic page that you need to check periodically.
You can track vital metrics to see your video performance and see whether they drive the desired results.
The analytic page lets you identify which videos drive the most results and attract the most subscribers.
Once you spot the most favored concepts on your channel, you can expand your ideas to produce similar videos.
Optimizing your YouTube channel and videos is not a one-night game.
You must expand your creativity and go the extra mile to gain subscribers significantly.
It may require ten months, a year, or more to garner loyal subscribers and find your solid branding.
Patience, consistency, and hard work are necessary throughout the journey.
If you want to use YouTube as a marketing channel, read our resource about it here: Building Youtube Channel for Your Business
