{"id":13572,"date":"2025-05-27T07:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/?p=13572"},"modified":"2025-05-26T20:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T03:24:06","slug":"what-to-do-before-posting-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/what-to-do-before-posting-a-youtube-video\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do before posting a YouTube video: 7 key steps to boost views and engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"7 Key Things You MUST Do Before Posting a YouTube Video (More Views, More Subscribers!)\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z44tIDyd9F4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channelid=\"UCo33niDKpTpgwZ_dohqvylg\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.entry-content {\nmargin-top: -3em !important;\n}\n\/* Hide built in feature image *\/\n.post-tb-main__image {\ndisplay: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to do before posting a YouTube video to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Publish on a new YouTube video is a big deal. It&#8217;s the culmination of a lot of work. But the steps you take before you hit that publish button can make a huge difference in how your video performs. If you\u2019re wondering what to do before posting a YouTube video to get more views, engagement, and momentum, we&#8217;ve got seven essential,&nbsp;simple, yet powerful strategies that many creators overlook. But you&#8217;re not &#8220;many creators.&#8221; You aren&#8217;t going to fall into the same trap. You are going to take these seven steps and you&#8217;re going to see faster channel growth, higher viewer retention, and better recommendations from YouTube as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So without further ado, let\u2019s dive into of the seven things to do when posting a new YouTube video.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-cta-global\">\n    <div><\/div>\n    <article>\n        <header>\n<!--DONT EDIT THIS IMAMGE-->\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tubebuddy_by_BENlabs_logo_on_dark_bg.svg\" \/>\n        <\/header>\n        \n<!--EDIT INFO FROM HERE DOWN-->\n        \n        \n<!--HEADER-->\n        <h3>\n            Get an unfair advantage on YouTube\n        <\/h3>\n        \n        \n<!--DESCRIPTION-->\n        <p>\n            Give your YouTube channel the upper hand and easily optimize for more views, more subs, and more of every metric that matters.\n        <\/p>\n        \n<!--CTA LINK &amp; TEXT-->\n        <section>\n            \n    <!--LINK-->\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/pricing?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_id=standard-cta\">\n                \n    <!--TEXT-->\n                get started\n            <\/a>\n        <\/section>\n        \n<!--BOTTOM IMAGE (REMOVE SRC IF NONE)-->\n  \n     <img \/> \n   \n        \n    <\/article>\n<\/section>\t\t<style>.blog-cta-global{\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 800px!important;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 4px 12px;\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bg_triangle_green_light_gray-1.png');\n    position: relative;\n    background-size: 300px;\n    background-repeat: repeat;\n    caret-color: transparent;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global div{\n    position: absolute;\n    height: 100%;\n    width: 100%;\n    background: red;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: linear-gradient(#fafaff, rgba(250,250,255,0.80));\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article{\n  position: relative;\n  z-index: 3;\n  padding-bottom: 5%;\n}\n.blog-cta-global header{\n    background: #0c1942;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    border-top-left-radius: 12px;\n    border-top-right-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 10px;\n}\n.blog-cta-global header img{\n    width: 180px!important;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article h3{\n    margin: auto;\n    text-align: center;\n    width: 85%;\n    font-size: 40px;\n    padding: 20px;\n}\n.blog-cta-global article p{\n    margin: auto;\n    text-align: center;\n    width: 85%;\n    font-size: 25px;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global article a{\n    padding: 15px 30px;\n    background: #4BEAD7;\n    color: black;\n    margin: auto;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    border-radius: 100px;\n}\n\n.blog-cta-global article section{\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n}    \n.blog-cta-global article img{\n    width: 80%;\n    display: flex;\n    margin: auto;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 475px)  {\n    .blog-cta-global article h3{\n        font-size: 30px;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n    .blog-cta-global article p{\n        font-size: 20px;\n    }\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-set-up-an-end-screen-to-promote-related-videos\">1. Set up an end screen to promote related videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest and most effective tricks to boost views is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-end-screens-tips\/\">add an end screen<\/a> that promotes a related video from your channel. When you add an end screen, you\u2019re essentially giving your viewers a guided next step, keeping them engaged on your channel longer instead of letting YouTube decide what plays next \u2014 which might be a video from a totally different creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, by adding an end screen to promote a related video on a recent upload to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/tubebuddy\" rel=\"nofollow\">TubeBuddy YouTube channel<\/a>, that video gained over a thousand extra views in just 48 hours. This fresh burst of traffic caught YouTube\u2019s attention, and the video started picking up views from other traffic sources too. Using end screens to send traffic can be like reigniting the fire to give your videos a second life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9.webp\" alt=\"Adding end screen promoting a related video in YouTube Studio editor\" class=\"wp-image-13576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fdef97f0a-41de-4e29-8d5e-1a75299822a9-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-add-an-end-screen\"><strong>How to add an end screen:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After uploading your video, open YouTube Studio and click \u201cEditor\u201d on the left menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the plus button and select \u201cAdd end screen.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a related video you want to send traffic to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the duration of the end screen (five to 20 seconds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optionally, leave a five to 10 second black frame at the end of your video so the end screen doesn\u2019t cut into your content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This small setup can keep viewers on your channel longer and help both videos perform better in the algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use the TubeBuddy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/tools\/bulk-end-screen-editor\">YouTube Bulk End Screen Editor<\/a>, you can update end screens across all your videos at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-guide-youtube-to-the-right-audience-with-metadata\">2. Guide YouTube to the right audience with metadata<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For new channels, YouTube doesn\u2019t fully know who your audience is yet. That\u2019s why feeding YouTube as much data as possible about your video and channel is crucial before posting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLcENZ_BnHadBFfYbkZzPRKnfu3XCxWJT5\" rel=\"nofollow\">Todd Beaupre<\/a>, who leads the YouTube algorithm team, emphasizes how metadata like titles, descriptions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/youtube-keyword-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channel keywords<\/a> help YouTube figure out where to place your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most creators focus on clear titles and detailed descriptions, many overlook <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/youtube\/channel-keywords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">channel keywords<\/a>. These keywords describe what your entire channel is about and help YouTube categorize your videos correctly. This makes it easier for the right viewers to find your channel when they search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069.webp\" alt=\"Adding channel keywords in YouTube Studio settings\" class=\"wp-image-13577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fb6327a57-c801-438e-ab69-9e09793dc069-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-add-channel-keywords\"><strong>How to add channel keywords:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to YouTube Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the settings gear icon in the bottom left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cChannel\u201d and open the \u201cBasic info\u201d tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add relevant keywords related to your niche or channel focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up this metadata correctly helps YouTube to target the right audience immediately, increasing engagement and the chance your video will take off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-test-your-video-on-different-devices-before-posting\">3. Test your video on different devices before posting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes creators make is not watching their videos on various devices before posting. You might have edited your video on a large monitor with perfect headphones, but most viewers watch on their phones, often without headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This difference drastically changes the viewing experience. Text and graphics that look fine on a big screen can be hard to read on mobile. Music or background sounds that seem balanced on your setup might overpower your voice on a phone speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-you-post-do-this\"><strong>Before you post, do this:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch your video on your phone without headphones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if text and graphics are legible on smaller screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen carefully to the audio balance\u2014does your voice come through clearly?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea.webp\" alt=\"Checking video text readability on mobile device\" class=\"wp-image-13575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F12b4bb33-f2c3-4822-9932-60b3613478ea-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find text hard to read, consider zooming in or punching in on important parts during editing to optimize for mobile viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, TV passed all other mediums as the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/inside-youtube\/our-big-bets-for-2025\/#:~:text=TV%20is%20now%20the%20primary%20device%20for%20YouTube%20viewing%20in%20the%20U.S.\" rel=\"nofollow\">#1 screen for YouTube viewing<\/a>. So check how your videos look on big screens, too. But generally, if it looks good on mobile, it will look good everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-use-pinned-comments-strategically-to-boost-engagement\">4. Use pinned comments strategically to boost engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinned comments are a simple yet underutilized way to increase engagement and watch time. Many creators either skip pinning comments or pin something random, missing the opportunity to spark conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When done right, pinned comments encourage viewers to interact and comment more. This keeps people engaged in the comment section longer, which in turn increases watch time because the video often continues playing in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to create engaging pinned comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask open-ended questions that invite viewers to share their experiences or opinions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples include: \u201cTell me what your channel is about,\u201d \u201cWhat was your experience doing this?\u201d or \u201cWhat\u2019s the best tip you\u2019ve learned?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reply to comments pinned in this way to keep the conversation going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472.webp\" alt=\"Pinned comment example asking open-ended question to viewers\" class=\"wp-image-13574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2Fa50e7f50-f9c5-48b6-b7cc-4a5888223472-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategic pinned comments not only start conversations but also keep viewers interacting longer, signaling to YouTube that your video is engaging and worthy of promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-prepare-backup-titles-and-thumbnails-before-posting\">5. Prepare backup titles and thumbnails before posting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a great video doesn\u2019t take off immediately. Not because the content is bad, but because the way the idea is framed isn\u2019t connecting with viewers. That\u2019s why it\u2019s smart to have multiple title and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/11-youtube-thumbnail-tips-from-big-creators\/\">thumbnail options<\/a> ready before posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TubeBuddy recommends having at least three title ideas and three thumbnail designs prepared. This gives you nine different combinations to test quickly after publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your video\u2019s engagement is low, swap out the title, the thumbnail, or both, then wait about 30 minutes to see if performance improves. 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Being ready to pivot fast can save a video from flopping early and improve its chances of success. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/tools\/youtube-thumbnail-test\/\">TubeBuddy&#8217;s YouTube Video A\/B Testing tools<\/a> offer more granularity for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-get-feedback-from-another-creator-before-posting\">6. Get feedback from another creator before posting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending hours or even weeks editing a video, it\u2019s hard to see it objectively. That\u2019s why sending your video to another creator who understands YouTube can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them for feedback on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pacing \u2014 Is it too fast or too slow?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity \u2014 Are any parts hard to follow or confusing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement \u2014 Where did they lose interest?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41.webp\" alt=\"Getting feedback from another creator before posting\" class=\"wp-image-13580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F68b8ff62-fd70-4416-97c7-07956e65ba41-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even one piece of constructive feedback can help you fix an issue you didn\u2019t notice and turn a video with low views into one that gains thousands or more. This step helps prevent regrets and improves your video\u2019s overall quality and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-choose-the-best-time-to-upload-and-engage-right-after-posting\">7. Choose the best time to upload and engage right after posting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting when your audience is active gives your video an immediate boost and momentum, which is critical for long-term growth. Videos that get a strong start tend to keep growing, while those that flop early can struggle to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/blog\/best-time-to-publish-video-youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time to post<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to YouTube Studio and click \u201cAnalytics.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cAudience\u201d tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to see when your viewers are most active on YouTube.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc.webp\" alt=\"Checking audience activity in YouTube Analytics\" class=\"wp-image-13579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2Fusers2FnVoWbGs1aKS92zPs8zdCNryep1b22Fblogs2FgMsKx7khG1seANa29X6K2Fscreenshots2F53df1703-ccfe-4d28-8eae-c45cfd541cdc-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use the TubeBuddy browser extension, it simplifies this data into an easy-to-read format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know your audience\u2019s peak activity times, schedule your video to publish about 30 minutes to an hour before that peak. This gives your video time to start gaining traction as viewers come online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After posting, stick around and reply to comments during the first hour. Early engagement signals YouTube that your video is worthy of recommendation, helping it reach even more viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-before-posting-a-youtube-video-final-thoughts\">What to do before posting a YouTube video &#8211; Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing these seven things before posting your YouTube video can dramatically improve its performance. From adding end screens and optimizing metadata to testing devices, using pinned comments, preparing backup titles\/thumbnails, getting creator feedback, and posting at the right time. Each step builds momentum that helps your channel grow faster and get more subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube\u2019s algorithm updates are increasingly favoring smaller creators who use smart strategies like these, so now is the perfect time to implement them. If you\u2019re serious about growing on YouTube, make these steps part of your publishing routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, success on YouTube isn\u2019t just about creating great content. It\u2019s about setting yourself up for success <em>before<\/em> you even hit publish.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"blog-cta-global\">\n    <div><\/div>\n    <article>\n        <header>\n<!--DONT EDIT THIS IMAMGE-->\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tubebuddy_by_BENlabs_logo_on_dark_bg.svg\" \/>\n        <\/header>\n        \n<!--EDIT INFO FROM HERE DOWN-->\n        \n        \n<!--HEADER-->\n        <h3>\n            Get an unfair advantage on YouTube\n        <\/h3>\n        \n        \n<!--DESCRIPTION-->\n        <p>\n            Give your YouTube channel the upper hand and easily optimize for more views, more subs, and more of every metric that matters.\n        <\/p>\n        \n<!--CTA LINK &amp; TEXT-->\n        <section>\n            \n    <!--LINK-->\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubebuddy.com\/pricing?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog-cta&amp;utm_id=standard-cta\">\n                \n    <!--TEXT-->\n                get started\n            <\/a>\n        <\/section>\n        \n<!--BOTTOM IMAGE (REMOVE SRC IF NONE)-->\n  \n     <img \/> \n   \n        \n    <\/article>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s what to do before posting a YouTube video to set yourself up for success. Publish on a new YouTube video is a big deal. It&#8217;s the culmination of a lot of work. But the steps you take before you hit that publish button can make a huge difference in how your video performs. If you\u2019re wondering what to do before posting a YouTube video to get more views, engagement, and momentum, we&#8217;ve got seven essential,&nbsp;simple, yet powerful strategies that many creators overlook. But you&#8217;re not &#8220;many creators.&#8221; You aren&#8217;t going to fall into the same trap. You are going to take these seven steps and you&#8217;re going to see faster channel growth, higher viewer retention, and better recommendations from YouTube as a result. So without further ado, let\u2019s dive into of the seven things to do when posting a new YouTube video. 1. Set up an end screen to promote related videos One of the easiest and most effective tricks to boost views is to add an end screen that promotes a related video from your channel. 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