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Horrible YouTube Upload Mistakes That Kill Small Channels

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Are you stuck on 22 views? This video explains that simply uploading a video to YouTube is not enough for success, and that the actions taken during the upload process are crucial. We discuss how to upload videos on YouTube and what to do after uploading to make sure your videos get seen. These YouTube growth tips will show you how to get more views on YouTube and ultimately how to grow a YouTube channel by working with the YouTube algorithm .

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We will cover writing titles, making thumbnails, creating a good description, adding tags, how to publish and so much more!

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:00 – Uploading to YouTube is easy right?
0:57 – Upload Mistake 1
2:20 – Upload Mistake 2
3:30 – Upload Mistake 3
4:02 – Upload Mistake 4
5:00 – Upload Mistake 5
5:32 – Upload Mistake 6
7:22 – Upload Mistake 7
8:38 – Upload Mistake 8
10:17 – Upload Mistake 9
10:57 – Upload Mistake 10
11:46 – Uploading to YouTube is still hard
12:51 – Uploading to YouTube the smart way
13:47 – Titles
15:04 – Description
15:42 – Thumbnail
16:13 – Previewing the packaging
17:14 – Tags
17:32 – Everything else
17:55 – The magic button
18:20 – One more thing

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9 YouTube Settings That Kill Small Channels (Fix These Now)

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If your YouTube videos are stuck underperforming, it might not be your content…it could be your YouTube Studio settings. In this video, I break down the most common YouTube settings that quietly kill small channels, limit reach, and sabotage views without creators realizing it. You’ll learn which default YouTube settings to change, how to optimize your YouTube channel for growth, and how to fix settings that affect recommendations, notifications, SEO, and session time. This guide is designed to help creators get more views on YouTube, improve discoverability in YouTube search and Google search, and stop the hidden mistakes that hold channels back.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 – YouTube Studio Settings That Kill Small Channels
0:12 – “Made for Kids” Setting (COPPA) and Why It Destroys Reach
2:31 – Upload Defaults: Stop Accidentally Publishing Videos Public
4:00 – YouTube Channel Homepage Setup (Best Layout for New Viewers)
6:33 – Channel Trailer / Welcome Video for More Subscribers
8:31 – Automatic Chapters vs Manual Chapters (YouTube SEO + Google Indexing)
10:49 – Featured Places: Turn Off Location Data for Creator Safety
12:46 – Notify Subscribers Checkbox: When to Disable for Better Performance
15:33 – Block Spam Comments with Blocked Words + Link Filters
19:24 – Increase Session Time with End Screens (Keep Viewers Watching)

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