[ ] Disable "Player for Education" (unless for classrooms)

Only enable if your videos are strictly academic for classroom use. Otherwise, it lowers ad revenue and reach.

[ ] Skip A/B Testing Thumbnails as a Beginner

New channels don’t get enough impressions for useful A/B tests. Focus on making strong video ideas instead.

[ ] Wait 24–48 Hours Before Publishing

Give YouTube AI time to fully process your video. New channels especially benefit from this delay.

[ ] Promote Videos Immediately After Publishing

Share via YouTube Community tab and social media. External traffic signals YouTube to push your video more.

[ ] Use Community Tab Polls for Thumbnail Feedback

Instead of A/B testing, run polls to see which thumbnail resonates. Quick, easy, and audience-driven.

[ ] Respond to Comments Right After Upload

Engaging immediately builds excitement. Notifications from your replies pull viewers back to your channel.

[ ] Write an SEO-Optimized Description

Summarize content with keywords for better discoverability. Place key links at the top, description below them.

[ ] Pin a Comment With Links or Questions

Pinned comments get maximum visibility. Add your top link, ask a question, or share something fun to drive clicks & engagement.

[ ] Match Video File Name to Title

Rename your video file with your exact SEO title. It boosts search ranking and discoverability.

[ ] Test-View Your Video on Phone & TV

Check text size, visuals, and flow. Phones and TVs are the top devices in 2025—optimize for both.

[ ] Deep-Link Playlists in End Screens/Cards

Instead of linking a single video, link to one inside a playlist. This encourages binge-watching and stronger algorithm signals.

[ ] Enable All Monetization & Add Mid-Roll Ads

Turn on every ad type and manually place mid-rolls every 90–120 seconds (except music videos). More revenue = more YouTube promotion.