Episode 24: Why YouTube is a Marketing Goldmine
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In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, we dig into why YouTube is a Marketing Goldmine for your business!
Did You Know?
- There are over 1 billion hours of YouTube content watched daily
- 720,000 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube each day (500 hours per minute)
- YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine after Google
- Over 50% of people use YouTube to research products before purchasing
- YouTube Shorts have expanded from 60 seconds to 3 minutes
- YouTube Shorts have more monthly logged-in users than TikTok and Instagram Reels
- Average YouTube session is over 40 minutes
Benefits of YouTube Marketing:
- Longer form content compared to TikTok/Instagram
- Sophisticated targeting capabilities through Google
- Content has longer shelf life and can drive traffic for years
- Strong ad programs
- Videos can reach audiences across different regions
- Good for educational and informational content
Channel Setup Tips:
- Create channel using Gmail account
- Optimize channel name for clarity
- Write clear, keyword-rich description
- Add channel art (profile picture and banner)
- Create channel trailer
- Organize content into playlists
Best Practices:
- Use relevant keywords and descriptive titles
- Include calls-to-action in descriptions
- Add timestamps for longer videos
- Enable closed captioning
- Use 16:9 aspect ratio
- Create custom thumbnails using Canva or PowerPoint
- Focus on educational content and FAQs
- Monitor analytics to see what works
- Maintain consistent posting schedule
Case Study: Law firm client success over 4.5 years getting nationwide clients through YouTube videos
Have questions? Please email Wendi: [email protected]
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