How to Get the First 1000 Subscribers on YouTube? - Detailed Guide

As per YouTube Policy, new Youtubers need at least 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of Watch Time to Monetize their Channel. Here Monetization means, your Youtube channel will start showing ads from Google Adsense, and the channel owner will get 55% of the CPM ( Click Per Mile) when the ads shown are clicked on or seen by visitors.

So, How do you get your 1st 1000 subscribers fast?

Say clearly “ Subscribe to my Channel “ at the starting of your video within the Introduction part.

The above is called a verbal CTA or Call To Action. Just by asking people to subscribe will create a mental note in the mind of the audience, and most of them will subscribe.

I know there are a lot of us who feel shy to ask people to subscribe as it doesn’t sound sincere, according to them.

It is aptly said that, till you do not ask, you will not receive it.

Ask your audience to leave a comment below the video.

You can ask visitors to subscribe and then leave a comment below saying, “I subscribed.” This trick can create kind of an avalanche effect if few of the 1st visitors comment below the video. The comments impact your video analytics positively. It shows engagement with you and your audience.

YouTube Algorithm also sees it very positively. The more legitimate comments you have, the more your video will be pushed forward in the search options.

Remember to reply to all the comments with openness, like, respond to a comment with a Thankyou and ask for the commentator’s suggestion and ideas for the next video.

Post at least 30 videos fast in the first three months. Number 30 is just a personal estimate, with 30 videos on your YouTube Channel, the page will look populated.

I know it can be a momentous task, but try to pre-shoot content and batch edit. The Youtube studio offers options for schedule and premiere. You can upload your videos and write appropriate descriptions and schedule them.

The premiere option allows you to display your video’s Thumbnail Image till a scheduled date and time to let your subscribers and visitors know what’s coming. The right way to create a bit of buzz for your future content.

By the 31st or so video, if you had posted content consistently, your channel takes off. YouTube Algorithm registers that you are a serious content creator, and your videos get pushed up the search pages.

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