Episode #430
How to Generate More YouTube Search Traffic
October 04, 2017

In episode #430, Eric and Neil discuss how to generate more YouTube search traffic. Tune in to learn how you can revamp your videos to attract more traffic and why your watch time is important.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Generate More YouTube Search Traffic
  • 00:35 – Use TubeBuddy and VidIQ—TubeBuddy will give you ideas on what tags you should use for your YouTube videos
  • 01:11 – Upload your transcript or the captions for your videos to boost your ranking
  • 01:32 – Think about how you can rank for great titles
    • 01:50 – You have to understand your audience
  • 02:00 – Use amazing images for your CTR
  • 02;34 – YouTube wants people to stay longer on their platform so consider your watch time
  • 03:02 – Marketing School is giving away 90-day FREE trial to Crazy Egg which is a visual analytics tool
  • 03:26 – That’s it for today’s episode!

3 Key Points:

  1. Know your TOP keywords for your videos.
  2. If you can upload your own transcript, do it—it’ll help your ranking.
  3. Play around with watch time and make sure that people are staying around to watch your videos.

Leave some feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with us:

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
How We Buy Attention, Why I Never Try To Go For Multi-Million Dollar Deals, CEOs Are Choosing More AI, Less Jobs
April 29, 2025

In episode #2962, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss buying attention in digital marketing, the evolution of personal branding, and the growing role of AI. They highlight the risks of algorithm changes a...

Episode
Everything Is Down – Here’s How Our Businesses Are Being Impacted And What We Are Doing.. Why We Network With Our Competitors
April 28, 2025

In episode #2961, Eric Siu and Neil Patel highlight the power of networking, long-term relationships, and adapting to market changes. They also discuss tariffs, building support networks, and collabor...

Episode
Our Founder Mode Routines
April 24, 2025

In episode #2960, Eric Siu and Neil Patel break down their personal health routines inspired by athletes like LeBron James, covering longevity, sleep, nutrition, and fitness—emphasizing tailored str...