How to Upload YouTube Videos Properly and Grow Your Channel

Get the Most Reach Out of Your YouTube Videos by Optimizing Them for Both Search & Suggested Traffic

Created byBryan Guerra

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

How to upload a YouTube Video optimally
How to get more views on YouTube Videos
How to get more subscribers quicker
How to grow your Channel quicker
How to rank higher in YouTube Search
How to master YouTube SEO
How to get suggested more across YouTube
How to get more traffic to your videos
How the YouTube Algorithm works
How to grow on YouTube by optimizing your Video uploads
And much much more!

Course content

7 sections • 77 lectures • 7h 15m total length

Evergreen Titles & Keyword Research8:21
Master evergreen YouTube titles and keyword research using long-tail keywords and optimized title length to rank in search and sustain long-term channel growth.
YouTube Descriptions7:10
Let's Talk About Links in Your Description4:36
YouTube Tags4:46
Thumbnail Tips & Secrets (Part 1)6:17
Learn how higher quality YouTube thumbnails boost click-through rate, views, and revenue, using template kits like Roberto Blake's starter kit and keyword-rich metadata.
Thumbnail Tips & Secrets (Part 2)0:32
Importance of Adding to Relevant Playlists & Algorithm Boost2:52
Closed Captions & Subtitles for More Keywords & Info2:43
Enable closed captions and subtitles to improve indexing, reach non-native English speakers, and boost YouTube rankings; with easy 30-second steps in creator studio, edit and publish.
End Screens & Cards6:39
How to Upload YouTube Videos Using the New YouTube Studio Beta5:05

How to Make a Professional Thumbnail Quickly1:07
Best Software Programs to Achieve High Quality Thumbnails0:39
Identifying Your Background & Image Theme2:15
Resizing Your Image & Bringing it to Life5:43
Layering, Quick Select, and Branding6:57
Overlaying Text That Looks Great7:32
Overlay concise text with a logo or personal brand on your thumbnail, balance the background image, and enhance readability with a rectangle, drop shadow, and outer glow.
How to Create Thumbnails Using Canva5:08
How to Use Canva to Create Images for Social Media and YouTube Thumbnails6:51
Automatic Youtube Thumbnails Using AI for Free7:10
How to Apply What You've Learned2:10

How to Setup a YouTube Channel for Beginners14:24
Niche Down3:57
Coming Up with Content Ideas that Will Work14:25
Develop content ideas by researching similar channels and their top videos, using YouTube searches and Google Trends to inspire niche-relevant content without copying.
Quality vs. Quantity on YouTube2:43
Importance of an Upload Schedule7:35
Explore the role of an upload schedule in growing a YouTube channel, focusing on consistency, timing, audience time zones, and how it boosts initial watch time and algorithm performance.
Don't Clickbait When You're a New Channel5:34
Choose titles that rank in search and define your video topic to grow a channel with evergreen traffic. Avoid clickbait and focus on niche, searchable titles to boost YouTube suggestions.
Broad vs. Niche Topics6:20
Front Load Your Keywords for Maximum Results8:42
Your Opportunity to Clickbait1:44
Algorithm Ranking Factors22:26
Discover how YouTube's algorithm ranking factors, including watch time, click-through rate, audience retention, engagement, and cards, playlists, end screens, guide thumbnail and video length optimization to keep viewers on YouTube.
Commenting Method for Growth9:12
Don't Buy Anything4:30
Avoid buying subs, views, or engagement, as it risks deactivation and harms monetization. Undermine your channel by creating dead subscribers and misleading signals that stall growth.
Why Sub # Does NOT Matter3:43
Adding Multiple Ad Breaks9:28
The Optimal Description10:33
The Most Optimal Tags8:29
Master long-tail tags to boost YouTube search rankings and drive organic traffic using tools like to buddy and keyword explorer.
The Most Optimal Title Length4:32
Write Down Your Keywords Phrases10:29
Just Ask9:49
Respond to Comments3:21
Why You Should Script Your Videos8:29
Script your videos to hit key points, save viewers time, and maintain a strong intro. On YouTube, scripting is a major ranking factor that builds long-term value.
Don't Over Look These 3 Things6:49
Tips for More Ad Revenue9:45
Have Fun1:14
Have fun while creating videos to build your YouTube channel; enjoy topics you love, convey energy, and let post-production edits refine your content.
10 Tips to Get Your YouTube Videos to Perform Better17:52
8 Mistakes that Will Kill Your YouTube Channel Growth23:06
When to Use the Comment Method & Why I Stopped9:09
apply the comment method to gain outside traffic and early engagement for new channels, then shift to creating better content and topics for sustained growth.

Ad Revenue11:37
Patreon5:59
Explore Patreon and other membership sites that provide recurring monthly revenue for your YouTube channel. Use tiered memberships to monetize loyal fans alongside ad revenue.
Affiliate Marketing5:14
Learn to monetize YouTube through affiliate marketing, using description links and pinned comments to earn commissions, promote high paying products and courses, and supplement ad revenue.
CPA Marketing4:30
Brand Deals and Sponsorships10:02
Sell Your Own Products6:33
Explore selling your own products by weighing digital options—ebooks and courses with high margins—versus physical merch via Shopify or spring, with digital products always right.
Sell a Service2:58
Secret Clipping Content Strategy4:45
Super Chat1:04
Join Button (Donate)1:08
Email Auto Response Funnel9:53
Bulid a Legit Business3:28

Download the Q&A Audio Files to Listen on the Go Here0:08
Clickbait and Click Through Rate Explained [YouTube Marketing]3:56
Do You Need an Affiliate Disclaimer on YouTube Videos0:53
Does YouTube Throttle Traffic to Videos with Affiliate Links1:50
How Much Do You Make on YouTube with 25,000 Subscribers4:19
How to Create Thumbnails for YouTube Videos1:58
Create unique thumbnails for each video with a consistent branding theme, and upload a custom thumbnail in YouTube's back end; no need to prepend it to the video.
How to Rank YouTube Videos in a Different Language1:58
How to Schedule a YouTube Video Properly1:02
If Your YouTube Channel isn't Growing Should You Stop and Create a New One5:47
Is Tube Buddy Legit or a Scam0:45
Evaluate whether TubeBuddy is legit or a scam for growing your channel. Compare TubeBuddy with Video IQ, note safety and broad adoption, and mention no risk involved.
Monetizing Multiple YouTube Channels and Turning it into a Business6:03
The Best Advice for Recording Videos from a Phone for Beginners3:42
What are the Requirements to Monetize a YouTube Channel1:10
Have a Question You'd Like to Ask?0:09

Requirements

Internet connection
A desire to learn YouTube

Description

How can you get the most reach out of every YouTube video you upload?

The answer is simple: by properly optimizing your videos so they perform well in both YouTube search and suggested traffic.

When your videos are uploaded and indexed correctly, YouTube can better understand what your content is about and who it should recommend it to. This means your videos can reach a much larger and more relevant audience. The result? More views, faster channel growth, and more subscribers over time.

Many creators assume uploading a video is straightforward. I thought the same thing when I first started. But after working on YouTube for years and studying how successful channels operate, I discovered that most creators are missing key steps during the upload process.

Small mistakes—like poorly optimized titles, incomplete descriptions, missing tags, or incorrect metadata—can drastically reduce the reach of your videos. Even great content can struggle to perform if YouTube doesn’t clearly understand what the video is about.

The good news is that fixing this problem is actually very simple.

In this course, you’ll learn the exact process used by successful YouTubers to properly upload, optimize, and index their videos so the algorithm can work in their favor. These are practical techniques you can implement immediately to give every video you publish the best possible chance of success.

Instead of guessing and hoping your videos get discovered, you’ll learn how to strategically optimize every upload so your content can reach the right viewers.

Enroll today and start giving your YouTube videos the visibility they deserve.

Who this course is for:

Anyone that wants to start a YouTube Channel
Anyone that wants to grow faster on YouTube
Anyone that's not getting enough views on their YouTube Videos
Anyone that wants more subscribers on YouTube
Anyone that wants to know more about the YouTube Algorithm
Anyone that wants to understand YouTube SEO
Anyone that wants to use YouTube to get more traffic for their Business
Anyone that wants to learn YouTube Marketing
Anyone that wants to get more clicks on their YouTube links
Anyone that has a Business
Anyone that wants to be an Entrepreneur
Anyone that wants to work from home

How to Upload YouTube Videos Properly and Grow Your Channel

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How to Upload YouTube Videos Properly10 lectures • 49min

How to Make a Professional Thumbnail is 4 Quick Steps10 lectures • 46min

Other Helpful Tips to Grow Your YouTube Channel27 lectures • 3hr 58min

12 Ways to Make Money with Your YouTube Channel12 lectures • 1hr 7min

Ask Bryan - YouTube Most Common Asked Questions14 lectures • 34min

12 Ways to Turn Your Skills into Substantial Passive Income Every Month2 lectures • 1min

Course Q & A2 lectures • 1min

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