How We Leveraged Instagram Reels to Skyrocket Our Youtube Subscriber Growth and Views
Are you looking for ways to supercharge your YouTube channel and attract more views and subscribers?
Lucky for you, this month, we experimented with a strategy that combined Instagram and Youtube and the results were nothing short of incredible.
Let’s break it down for you. Grab your notebook and get ready to learn our secret sauce.
1.Unprecedented Youtube Growth
Our journey into the world of YouTube Shorts started with a simple question: could resharing our Instagram Reels on YouTube help us reach a wider audience?
The answer, it turns out, is a resounding "Yes!" In just one month, we witnessed a significant boost in our channel's performance. We started saving our Reels from Instagram and re-uploading them to Youtube as a Youtube Short. We did this 3x per week.
Bonus tip: Make sure you optimize the video. Don’t just reshare without any optimization, but be sure to fill out the title, description and any tags that make sense for the video.
2. Surging Views
Once we started resharing videos consistently, 3x per week, we saw a surge in views, with a whopping 9,000 views. This was an impressive 7,100 more than our typical monthly average.
This surge in views was, without a doubt, a game-changer for our channel. This helped us attract more engagement as well. More views = more possibilities for people to comment on your video.
Take note, I did not promote these at all, I didn’t mention them on my other social channels, we simply shared the youtube short.
3. Watch Time Wonderland
Perhaps the most astonishing result was the increase in watch time. Our channel saw a surge of almost 90 hours of watch time, reflecting a deeper level of engagement from our audience. (Up 51.8 hours from last month)
This boost in watch time not only indicates that people are enjoying our Shorts but also contributes positively to our channel's overall performance.
The Recipe for Youtube Success
So, what did we do differently to achieve these fantastic results? Here's a glimpse into the strategies that worked for us:
1. Repurpose Content: We started by repurposing our Instagram Reels. By sharing them on YouTube Shorts, we maximized the reach of content we'd already created.
2. Short and Sweet: YouTube Shorts thrive on brief, attention-grabbing videos. We made sure our Shorts were short and sweet, capturing viewers' interest from the very beginning.
3. Optimize for Keywords: Incorporating relevant keywords and hashtags in our video descriptions and titles helped improve discoverability.
4. Consistency: We maintained a consistent schedule for posting Shorts, ensuring that our audience knew when to expect new content.
5. Engagement: Engaging with our audience through comments and community posts allowed us to foster a sense of community and loyalty among our viewers. We always make sure to respond to all comments.
Final Thoughts
Our experience with resharing Reels as YouTube Shorts has been a revelation. The incredible growth in views, subscribers, and watch time demonstrates the potential of this format for boosting your channel's performance.
If you're looking to increase your YouTube presence, YouTube Shorts is a strategy worth exploring. Be sure to repurpose your existing content, optimize for keywords, and engage with your audience to create a thriving community around your channel.
In our case, this experiment not only brought us remarkable results but also provided valuable insights into how our audience interacts with our content. We're excited to continue this journey and explore new ways to leverage YouTube Shorts for even greater success.
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