How To Get More Views in 2 Minutes

On the 23rd of October, I stumbled upon something that has arguably changed my life. This revelation led me to post a video that garnered over 4.5 million views. However, what most people don't realize about this video is that it initially received almost no views. If you look at the analytics, you'll notice that at the beginning, the video was essentially dead in the water. But then, something dramatic happened. We jumped from 11,000 views to over a million views in just a few weeks.

Today, I want to discuss what caused this inflection point because, and this may sound crazy, I believe it couldn't have happened without a two-minute hack that I'm about to show you. While this case is extreme, I have since used this hack on multiple other videos. These videos have gone on to receive hundreds of thousands of views, both on larger channels and newly started smaller ones. Let me show you how it works by taking you back to the 28th of August, 2022.

During this period, I was growing the YouTube channel you're watching now. I kept receiving critical comments, like "you suck" and "why don't your own videos get views?" Admittedly, these were valid criticisms; after all, I was running a small YouTube education channel that wasn't exactly raking in millions of views. Nevertheless, these comments hurt my ego. The criticism became so overwhelming that I decided I needed to create a viral video to prove everyone wrong.

I conducted thorough research on video ideas and trends, ultimately deciding to create a video about why Mr. Beast is a YouTube genius. This might sound commonplace now, but back then, fewer people were discussing Mr. Beast. Importantly, the hack I'm about to show you has nothing to do with Mr. Beast; it works for any channel and any video.

After creating and posting the Mr. Beast video, it received virtually no views initially, making me question my abilities. So, I dove into the video's analytics to identify the issue. I noticed significant drop-offs within the audience retention graph. Retention graphs measure how long viewers watch your video, and ideally, you want a flat line indicating that people are staying engaged.

In the Mr. Beast video, I saw steep declines during the intro and random points where viewers clicked away. It felt disheartening because our efforts seemed wasted. But then I remembered a relatively new YouTube feature: the YouTube Editor. This editor allows you to trim and cut sections within the video. By accessing this tool, I removed the lagging intro and other disengaging segments.

After hitting save, the changes took only 2-3 minutes to execute, but the results were astonishing. Improved audience retention meant YouTube's algorithm felt more confident in my video, pushing it out to over a million viewers within weeks. I believe if it weren't for removing those friction points, the video would never have achieved its success.

I've used this technique on multiple videos across my channel, with about 30% of my most successful videos benefiting from this process. It's improved retention and fetched views that would otherwise be unattainable. If you notice drop-offs in your retention graph, use the YouTube Editor to remove those segments. If your video is genuinely good, you might witness something extraordinary.

If you need guidance on creating great videos, check out the linked video where I detail how I made the Mr. Beast video, from ideation to title and thumbnail creation.

Keywords

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FAQ

Q: What is the two-minute hack for gaining more views? A: The two-minute hack involves using the YouTube Editor to trim and cut out disengaging segments from your video, improving audience retention and allowing YouTube’s algorithm to promote your video to a larger audience.

Q: How can I identify disengaging parts in my video? A: Check your audience retention graph in YouTube Analytics. Look for significant drop-offs or declines in the graph, indicating points where viewers tend to leave.

Q: Does this hack work for all types of channels and videos? A: Yes, the hack can work for any channel and any type of video. The key is to ensure high audience retention by removing sections that cause viewers to leave.

Q: How long does it take to trim and cut a video using the YouTube Editor? A: It usually takes around 2-3 minutes to trim and cut disengaging parts from a video using the YouTube Editor.

Q: What other steps can I take to ensure my video is initially engaging? A: Focus on creating a compelling title, an eye-catching thumbnail, and a strong, engaging intro to capture viewer interest right from the start.