13 Ways to Get More Views on YouTube in 2025 (With Examples)

Getting more views on YouTube is challenging, but it’s also not as difficult as it seems. Learn 13 practical ways to boost your YouTube views. 13 Ways to Get More Views on YouTube in 2025 (With Examples)

Tap, tap. Hello, is anyone there? 🎤 Getting views on YouTube can feel like talking to an empty room — especially if you’re just starting out.

But don’t let that feeling discourage you. It’s all part of the process. And, with the right tactics, it's definitely possible to get more views on YouTube in 2025. Even if you’re a complete newbie!

In this article, I’ll share 13 tried-and-tested tips on how to get more views on YouTube. Whether you’re someone who just created their channel or you’ve been stuck on the same average viewership numbers for a while, there’s something here for everyone.

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1. Focus on your idea first
2. Think of your YouTube channel like a TV show
3. Treat your thumbnails and titles like hooks
4. Add keywords in your title, description, tags, and subtitles
5. Hop on niche and platform-related trends
6. Cross-promote your YouTube videos on other channels
7. Repurpose your long-form videos for YouTube Shorts
8. Collaborate with other creators in your niche
9. Use YouTube cards and end screens
10. Analyze your YouTube analytics
11. Engage your audience in the first 30 seconds
12. Post when your viewers are online
13. Remember YouTube is a long game

1. Focus on your idea first

It’s easy to get swept up in filming, editing, and thumbnails, without really spending much time and energy on your video idea itself. But beautiful sets, fancy thumbnails, and slick editing can’t make up for a weak video topic.

You want to find video ideas that are familiar and unexpected. In other words, something they’re already interested in (familiar) but also something they want to learn more about (unexpected).

Great video ideas start with a deep understanding of your audience. “You need to understand your ideal viewer,” says YouTube creator Cara Nicole.

“Ask yourself: What are they already interested in? How do they want to be talked to? What news and cultural trends are they paying attention to? That gives you a starting point for making videos that resonate.”

There are plenty of ways to find content ideas for YouTube, but here are my three favorite ones (all beginner-friendly):

How to find great YouTube ideas

Google

Search for a question your audience would look for on Google. If you’re a productivity creator, try searching ‘how to be productive’ on Google.”

Look for the ‘People also ask’ and ‘People also search for’ sections. These are real audience questions — and you might even find a ready-made title in them.

You can take this further by searching for more specific questions your audience is asking. For example, if you’re making videos for someone struggling to be productive while working from home, search for “how to be productive while working from home.” You’ll find plenty of ideas in the ‘People also ask’ and ‘People also search for’ sections.

YouTube Trends

In YouTube Studio, you’ll find an “Trends” tab under the “Analytics” section. You’ll find ideas based on what your audience watches and what you’ve already posted. Some of them might be a hit and miss, but you can find some inspiration here, directly from YouTube!

Try typing a basic query into the YouTube search bar to see top keywords and how popular they are. You’ll also find some videos similar to the ones you’ve searched for below.