8 Things You MUST Do AFTER Uploading to Get More Views

Want more views on your YouTube videos after hitting upload? Don’t walk away after you publish — that’s where most small creators fail. In this video, I break down the 8 most important things you MUST do after uploading a video if you want to trigger the algorithm, boost your reach, and start getting consistent views — even with a small channel. You’ll learn: ✔️ The #1 mistake most creators make after uploading ✔️ How to optimize your title and thumbnail even after you go live ✔️ A secret YouTube setting that gives you an algorithmic edge ✔️ How to use Shorts to boost long-form videos ✔️ The description and tag tricks that actually work in 2025 ✔️ Bonus strategies that most creators have never heard of 📌 Stick around to the end for some bonus tips that could give your next video the push it needs to go viral. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 👉 Try VidIQ to improve your titles, SEO score & CTR: https://vidiq.com/johnmitchum 👉 Use RapidTags.io to generate high-performing YouTube tags: https://rapidtags.io/ 💬 Have a question or want feedback on your channel? Drop it in the comments. Join my channel membership to help support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXrUL7d1S5f_dPZhl-C3JA/join Grow your channel even faster with VIDIQ: https://vidiq.com/johnmitchum SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS HERE: https://bit.ly/JohnMitchum-YouTube Related videos: YouTube not RECOMMENDING your Videos? TURN THIS ON NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iAoVhRZsE0 How To Add A Clickable Subscribe Button To ALL Your Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps7RsysCrYE Equipment I use: My Camera Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/3XBnQWy ZV-E10 camera cage: https://amzn.to/3FWEvxB ZV-E10 Dummy battery: https://amzn.to/43XJGaz ZV-E10 Bluetooth remote: https://amzn.to/4hVcCn8 Talking head lens Sigma 16mm: https://amzn.to/41MBdFP Thumbnail & B-Roll lens Sigma 30mm: https://amzn.to/3DLO6a6 Rode VideoMic Pro+: https://amzn.to/3Y6LwlH Elgato prompter: https://amzn.to/4iNtnlo Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/4iR4zcm Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/4hQFU6f Key/Main Light: https://amzn.to/4kU1kBi Softbox: https://amzn.to/4kpKz17 Fill Light: https://amzn.to/4kN4W8i Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/4iZvQss Elgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/4iKVsK7 Audio interface Scarlett solo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/4hRtkDW Editing headphones: https://amzn.to/4hOvRyo Sceptre monitor: https://amzn.to/4krtoMC Standing Desk Adjustable: https://amzn.to/4jBsDiJ Business/sponsorship inquiries: jpmitchum1@gmail.com #GetMoreViews #YouTubeGrowthTips #YouTubeAlgorithm2025 #SmallYouTuberTips #YouTubeSEO #GrowOnYouTube #AfterUploadChecklist