Setting Up My YouTube Channel and Getting People to My Videos S16EP3

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SEASON 16 • EPISODE 3

Proven Strategy to Get Views for a New YouTube Channel and Understanding Analytics

You’ve built the channel and uploaded your first batch of videos now how do you actually get people to watch them? In this episode, Zulfiqar Ali breaks down his personal growth strategy for his newest channel, Wonder Tal. He shares the importance of moving beyond “shoutouts” and focus on organic search by creating content that people are already looking for, such as news, cast announcements, and leaked footage.

We dive deep into the analytics of a month-old channel, looking at where viewers are coming from and what devices they are using. Zulf discusses how to use communities like Reddit to give your videos an initial boost and how to “trick” your mind into staying consistent when the initial excitement of creation starts to fade. If you are struggling to move the needle on your view count, this episode offers a common-sense approach to building a loyal audience from scratch.

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Key Takeaways

Search-First Titles: Align your video titles with exactly what users are searching for (e.g., “New Harry Potter leaked footage”) to capture high-intent traffic.
Community Integration: Use subreddits and Facebook groups relevant to your niche to share your content, signaling to YouTube that you are bringing external traffic.
Device Optimization: With 36% of viewers on TV and 32% on mobile, ensure your video quality is high enough for large screens while remaining engaging for small ones.
Mental Momentum: When you don’t feel like filming, “trick” your brain by simply turning on the lights and recording the intro. Usually, the rest of the flow follows.
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Episode Chapters

0:00 – Introduction: The strategy for getting new channel views 2:00 – Using search-driven titles (The “Leaked Footage” tactic) 3:05 – Building a conversation in the comments section 4:12 – Niche consistency vs. brand flexibility (Wonder Tal example) 5:50 – The Google-search nature of YouTube tangents 7:50 – Using Reddit and Facebook groups for an external boost 9:15 – Why organic growth is better than shoutouts 11:55 – Dashboard Deep Dive: 1,500 monthly viewers in month one 13:50 – Analysis of device types: TV, Mobile, and Computer 15:00 – Dealing with creator burnout and the “recording wall” 16:30 – The “Intro Trick” to bypass lack of motivation

About the Host

Zulfiqar Ali

Zulfiqar Ali

Zulfiqar Ali is the Managing Director of Trusted Creators. He specializes in documenting the “from zero” journey of digital entrepreneurship. By launching and growing multiple channels across various niches, Zulfiqar provides practical, real-world insights into what it takes to work for yourself in the modern creator economy.

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Key Takeaway Points From Episode Transcript

  • Search Intent: Model your content after what is already trending. If news-based videos are getting 6,000 views a day, there is a clear audience for that specific topic.
  • Comment Strategy: Engage with every comment. Asking follow-up questions turns a viewer into a community member and signals engagement to the algorithm.
  • External Traffic: Sharing a video on a relevant subreddit can generate hundreds of views instantly, which tells YouTube that your content is worth promoting further.
  • Device Stats: Surprisingly, over a third of Zulf’s audience watches on a TV. This emphasizes the need for high-quality audio and visual production values.
  • Consistency Timing: Release videos when your specific audience is online. For Wonder Tal, the sweet spot was 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily.
  • Psychological Resets: If you get bored with your own content, watch your older videos to remember the “vibe” and motivation that started the project.
  • Quality over Gear: Focus on how you talk and what you say rather than expensive cameras. Audio quality is often more important than video quality for viewer retention.

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