💬 Why Promotion Is Key
You can have the best video in the world — but if no one knows it exists, it won’t grow.
📢 Smart creators spend as much time promoting as they do filming.
On Day 11, we focus on free, organic ways to get those first 100–1,000 views and attract your first real subscribers.
🌐 7 Free Ways to Promote Your YouTube Video
| 📌 Strategy | 🛠️ How to Do It Effectively |
|---|---|
| 1. Share on Social Media | Post on IG, TikTok, Twitter, FB — include a hook & link |
| 2. Post in Niche Facebook Groups | Add value + drop the video link in comments (no spam) |
| 3. Answer Questions on Reddit & Quora | Link to your video if it genuinely helps |
| 4. Turn It into a Blog Post | Embed the video + add keywords for Google traffic |
| 5. Use YouTube Shorts | Create a 30s teaser → link to full video in the comments |
| 6. Add It to an Email Newsletter | Share it with your list, no matter how small |
| 7. Collaborate or Mention Others | Tag tools, creators, or brands you featured |
⚡Pro Tip: Promote within the first 24 hours — it boosts your chance of getting picked up by the YouTube algorithm.
✍️ Caption/Teaser Template for Social Media:
“Just dropped this! 💥 Ever wonder how [solve problem] in less than 5 minutes?
🎥 Watch: [Insert video link]
Let me know your biggest takeaway👇”
Use a thumbnail or clip as a teaser + this caption = click-worthy content.
💬 When Is the Best Time to Post on YouTube?
⏰ Based on 2025 analytics:
- Evenings (5–8 PM) work well on weekdays
- Saturday mornings (9–11 AM) also strong
- Test and check YouTube Studio → Analytics → Audience to find your best times
🧠 Day 11 Task:
- Share your video link on at least 3 platforms
- Repurpose your video into a short or teaser post
- Comment on 3–5 related YouTube videos or Reddit threads
- Track where your views are coming from inside YouTube Analytics
