Photo from Unsplash
Originally Posted On: https://neurdesigns.com/resources/how-to-share-youtube-videos/
Creating video content is a great addition for any small businesses marketing strategy. Video can make complex thoughts, ideas or areas of your business easier to understand. In fact 95% of viewers are more likely to remember your call to action after watching a video, compared to 10% reading it in text*.
Video content and marketing is on the rise. YouTube plays over 1 billion hours of video each day, is the second largest search engine — behind it’s owner Google — however relying on YouTube only is not an ideal strategy. Once you create your video and upload it to YouTube you should promote it across multiple social media accounts and your website. The following shows how we can share YouTube videos on social media accounts.
How to Share YouTube Videos
- Locate the video on your YouTube channel.
- Click on the Share button below your video.
- Copy the YouTube short URL or the embed code.
How to Share Your YouTube Videos on Facebook
- Follow the steps above and get the video’s short URL from YouTube.
- Go to your Facebook profile and add the link in the create post section.. Don’s click the Photo/Video button because that will upload a video from your computer. We’re sharing our video from YouTube.
- After a moment Facebook will fetch the YouTube link and generate the preview image and text.
How to Share Your YouTube Videos on Twitter
- Follow the steps above and get the video’s short URL from YouTube.
- Go to your Twitter profile and add the link in the What’s happening? section.
- Twitter will generate the preview image and text after you post the tweet.
How to Share YouTube Videos on Your Website
Many business owners we talk to neglect this step or simply don’t think to post the video on their site. If you have a WordPress website posting the video from YouTube is very easy.
- Follow the steps above and get the video’s short URL from YouTube.
- Go to your website and add the link in your post.
- WordPress will automatically add the video to the post which will allow your visitors to watch the content on your site.
- We wrote an article about why you should be embedding videos on your website.
In conclusion, sharing your YouTube videos is a crucial step towards increasing your channel’s visibility and attracting a wider audience. By leveraging social media platforms, email marketing, and embedding videos on your website or blog, you can effectively promote your content and drive more views.
Remember to engage with your audience by responding to comments and incorporating their feedback into your future videos. Also, consider collaborating with other YouTube creators to expand your reach and connect with new viewers. With these tips, you can take your YouTube channel to the next level and achieve your content goals.
