Youtube Marketing
YouTube has experienced explosive growth since it was founded in an office garage in 2005 and has since opened up avenues for brands and content creators alike. Check out these 2022 YouTube stats about the platform’s mobile usage, demographics, subscriber growth, ROI, and history. General Content ROI and Usage Mobile Demographics Subscriber Growth Usage History YouTube Stats Every Video Marketer Should Know in 2022 General YouTube Stats Image Source Over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. (Statista) Over one billion hours of videos are watched on YouTube every day. “Baby Shark Dance” by Pinkfong Kids’ Songs & Stories is the most watched video on YouTube, with over 11 billion views since 2016. YouTube has more than 2 billion users. Based on a custom Nielsen meta-analysis, a full-funnel YouTube strategy drives 10% higher ROI compared to awareness advertising alone. (Think with Google) A recent study shows that
Video marketing isn’t “quick.” On average, it takes 2 weeks to create a video from start to finish. To get the most traction out of your work, it’s essential to pick the best video marketing channels to leverage. However, since most social media channels are pivoting to video, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time. Here, we’ll list the best video marketing channels for your long-form, short-form, and live videos — based on ROI, engagement, and lead generation. Best Channels for Long-Form Video 1. YouTube In the social media sphere, YouTube feels like a steady ship in choppy water. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to talk about video marketing without mentioning the behemoth that is YouTube. Launched more than a decade ago, YouTube has kept a competitive edge against new players in the field, like TikTok and Instagram. But it’s not just an entertainment hub — it’s
Chances are, you’ve probably spent an afternoon falling down a rabbit hole of YouTube videos. While it’s a great source of entertainment, YouTube has also proved itself to be a valuable tool for marketers. With a global user base of more than 2 billion people, it’s also safe to assume that your target audience is on the platform. In this post, we’ll go over key YouTube statistics you need to know in 2022 to help you succeed in your marketing efforts. YouTube Demographics Age Gender Geography What Different Generations Watch on YouTube How to Target the Right Demographic on YouTube 2022 YouTube Demographics Below, we’ll go over the most critical YouTube statistics that show marketers how global audiences are using the platform. General YouTube User Demographics 81% of U.S. adults say they use YouTube in 2021, up 8% from 2019. (Pew Research) YouTube is the second most visited website in
Video marketing is becoming more and more integral to a brand’s success. If you’re a marketer trying to craft the best video marketing strategy for your brand, it helps to know the top video marketing tactics brands are investing their time and money in. Fortunately, the HubSpot Blog recently surveyed over 500 marketers across the globe about their video marketing tactics, what seems to be working, and which tactics are worth reconsidering. Most Used Video Marketing Tactics Here is a breakdown of the kinds of videos and platforms marketers are continuing to leverage and why: Short-Form Video In our survey, we found short-form video leads in usage with it being leveraged by 58% of marketers. Short-form videos also lead on ROI, engagement, and lead generation. Nearly half (46%) of marketers will plan to use short-form videos for the first time in 2022 and 36% will invest in short-form videos more
As the second-largest search engine, with over 2 billion users per month, YouTube is an undeniably powerful channel for your marketing efforts. Despite its popularity, many business startup owners opt to use Facebook over YouTube as their channel, especially for uploading video content. This is a mistake. YouTube is a powerful search engine that can help your business reach more people. Its strategy relies on optimizing videos to increase the chances of discoverability. One of the most important tactics for optimizing your YouTube channel is to create engaging YouTube descriptions. A YouTube channel description is similar to the About Page of a website. It appears under the “About” tab of your channel’s YouTube page. The YouTube channel description conveys to potential viewers what your content will cover, including the issues you tackle and the communities you serve. The goal is to turn a one-time viewer into a subscriber and consumer
Video marketers report that it offers the highest ROI of any media format, but those who use it still face challenges with the strategy. The HubSpot Blog Video Marketing Report surveyed 500+ video marketers and asked them about their top challenges, and we’ve compiled them in this post. Read on to learn what marketers are dealing with and how to overcome them in your strategy. Top Video Marketing Challenges in 2022 The top five video marketing challenges are: Lack of time to create video content. Difficulty creating an effective video strategy. Inadequate budget to create video content. Difficulty with the video creation process (producing, filming, editing videos). Lack of content ideas. Let’s go more in-depth into each of these challenges and how you can address them if you also struggle with them. 1. Lack of time to create video content. Marketers wear many hats and create multiple different types of
YouTube thumbnails, the small, clickable snapshots that viewers see when they search for videos, can be just as important as a video’s title because they provide a preview of your video and entice viewers to click through. If your video has an ordinary or sub-par thumbnail, it won’t persuade anyone to watch your content. YouTube could deem the video irrelevant and won’t rank it in the search results or distribute it through the “Recommended Videos” feed. Since your video’s click-through rate is one of the most important ranking factors in YouTube’s search algorithm, especially during its first hour on the platform, an eye-catching thumbnail can make a huge difference in ranking number one for a query and not ranking at all. Creating vibrant YouTube thumbnails can also instantly grab people’s attention and this can help you differentiate yourself on a platform full of standard thumbnails all screaming for attention. Below
HubSpot Blog Research revealed that YouTube sees the highest usage among social media platforms by video marketers, more than TikTok and Instagram. It’s also where marketers will invest the most in this year. With so much emphasis placed on the platform, we wanted to know what times and days publishers saw the best results. Keep reading to learn what we discovered. Creating a video for YouTube isn’t an easy task. First comes ideation, then scripting followed by filming, and finally editing – and that’s just at a high level. Imagine doing all that work just to upload a video that doesn’t get much traction. When you’re first starting out, you’re bound to struggle. However, if you’ve been at it for a while and are still not getting any traction from your videos, your upload time could be the culprit. We surveyed 300+marketers in the United States for our Social Media…
While YouTube is obviously the largest video hosting platform on the web, it might not be the best choice for every business. There are other factors to consider when choosing a home for your video marketing — such as cost, tech support, and video and audio quality — to name a few. To help you find the best fit for your company’s unique needs, we compared YouTube directly against the smaller, more niche platform Vimeo across a number of factors. Read on to see the results, and decide for yourself. Number of Users Winner: YouTube There’s no real competition here. YouTube commands an audience of over two billion monthly users — almost half of the entire internet-using population. Vimeo’s 230 million monthly viewers and 1.9 million paid subscribers seem insignificant in contrast. For maximum reach, choose YouTube. Search Optimization Winner: YouTube YouTube leaves Vimeo in the dust here. YouTube is…
I’m always inspired by the creativity that goes into YouTube banners, but if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered how you can create one for your own channel. Well, you’re in luck!I’m here to uncover some of the best-kept secrets about YouTube banners. In this article, you’ll learn what makes the best YouTube banners so eye-catching, and how you can create your own gorgeous channel art. To answer those questions, I’ve included some excellent resources for YouTube banner templates (spoiler alert: they’re free), as well as 10 creative channel banners that inspire us as content creators. What makes a good YouTube banner? A good YouTube banner is eye-catching, readable, and conveys the brand of the YouTube channel. The best YouTube banners include the brand’s logo and channel name. Some great YouTube banners include high-quality photos and graphics to create visual interest. No matter how good your YouTube banner looks,…