In this video want to talk about a simple strategy that helps YouTube videos get more views. If you are creating YouTube videos, one of the biggest questions is always the same: how do I get more views?
It is a question that almost every creator asks at some point. You may spend time recording a video, editing it, uploading it and writing the description, only to find that hardly anyone watches it. Then another video can unexpectedly take off and continue bringing in views for months or even years.
So what makes the difference?
One of the simplest strategies I have come across is to create videos that answer specific questions. Rather than only asking, “What do I want to talk about today?”, it is often better to ask, “What are people already searching for?”
That small shift can make a big difference.
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Stop Only Creating Videos You Want To Make
I do believe it is important to create content around a subject you are interested in. If you are not interested in your niche, it will be very difficult to keep going over the long term.
However, there is a balance. We may be passionate about a subject, but we still need to think about what people actually want help with.
Many creators start with an idea and then hope people will watch it. A better approach is to look for the questions people are already asking and then create videos that answer those questions.
For example, on a platform like Wealthy Affiliate, people ask questions every day about WordPress, search engine optimisation, pay-per-click, social media marketing, affiliate marketing and many other online business subjects.
One question might be, “Is WordPress becoming obsolete?” That could easily become a useful YouTube video. If people are asking the question in a forum, there is a good chance others are searching for the same thing on YouTube or Google.
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Every YouTube Search Is Really A Question
When people go to YouTube, they are often looking for an answer. They type things like:
- How do I start affiliate marketing?
- What is Wealthy Affiliate?
- How do I rank a YouTube video?
- Why are my YouTube videos not getting views?
- What are the best AI tools for content creation?
Even when the search phrase is not written as a question, there is usually a question behind it. The viewer has a problem, a need or a curiosity, and they want a clear answer.
This is where YouTube search autocomplete can be very helpful. When you start typing a phrase into the YouTube search box, YouTube begins suggesting searches. These suggestions are based on what people are already looking for.
That means YouTube is giving you ideas before you have even created the video.
Make Your Channel Your Own
It is good to learn from other people, but we do not need to copy them.
I believe we are all created uniquely. Your experience, personality, background and way of explaining things are different from mine. That is a good thing.
There may be many videos on YouTube about affiliate marketing, WordPress or YouTube growth, but there is still room for your perspective. Your own experience is what helps make your content different.
On my channel, some possible question-based video topics could include:
- How do I start affiliate marketing?
- How do I make my first YouTube video?
- What is Wealthy Affiliate?
- How do I rank YouTube videos?
- What AI tools are worth using?
- How do I find YouTube keywords?
These are all genuine questions people ask, especially beginners. They are also the kind of questions that can continue to bring people to your channel over time.
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One Question, One Video
A common mistake is trying to cover too much in one video.
If someone is searching for a specific answer, they usually do not want to sit through a long video that covers five different subjects before getting to the point.
A simple way to think about it is this:
- One video
- One problem
- One solution
For example, “How do I install a WordPress plugin?” should be one video. “How do I choose a WordPress theme?” should be another video. “How do I start affiliate marketing?” should be another video again.
This makes life easier for the viewer, and it also helps YouTube understand what your video is about.
Use Long-Tail Keywords
Broad topics are often very competitive. For example, a video simply called “YouTube” would be far too broad.
A more specific title might be:
- How To Rank A YouTube Video In 2026
- How To Find YouTube Keywords For Beginners
- How To Get More Views On A Small YouTube Channel
- How To Start Affiliate Marketing With No Experience
These are called long-tail keywords. They are longer and more specific search phrases.
The advantage of a long-tail keyword is that it often matches exactly what someone is looking for. It may have fewer searches than a broad term, but the people searching for it are often more focused.
If you are building a smaller channel, this can be a very practical way to start getting found.
Where To Find Video Ideas
If you are staring at a blank screen trying to think of your next video idea, it may be time to step away for a few minutes, make a cup of coffee and come back with a fresh mind.
There are many places where people are already asking questions. You do not have to guess.
Here are some useful places to look:
- YouTube search autocomplete
- Google search
- AnswerThePublic
- Quora
- Facebook groups
- Your own YouTube comments
- Comments on other videos in your niche
- Forums related to your subject
- ChatGPT and other AI tools for brainstorming
The key is to look for real questions from real people. If one person is asking a question, there is a good chance others are wondering the same thing.
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Talk From Your Own Experience
This is one of the most important parts of making your video unique.
Anyone can repeat information. What makes your content different is your own experience.
I have created plenty of videos that received very few views. Most creators have. However, I have also noticed that videos answering specific questions often seem to perform better over time.
One example from my own experience was a video about Windows 10 and Windows 11. It answered a specific question that many people were concerned about. That kind of video can continue to bring in views because it is solving a real problem.
This is why it is worth paying attention to the questions people are asking in your niche. One helpful video can sometimes do far more than you expect.
Do Not Wait For Perfection
Perfection can stop people from making progress.
Of course, we want to do our best. We want good sound, a clear picture and useful content. But if we wait until everything is perfect, we may never publish anything.
Your first videos will not be your best videos. That is normal.
Every video teaches you something. You learn how to speak more clearly, how to structure your thoughts, how to improve your thumbnails, how to write better titles and how to understand what your audience wants.
The important thing is to keep going.
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Build A Library Of Helpful Videos
Rather than hoping one video goes viral, it is far better to build a library of useful videos over time.
One video may only get a few views at first. Another may get a few hundred. Another might suddenly take off months later. The point is that each helpful video becomes another doorway into your channel.
If you create 50, 100 or 200 useful videos, all answering real questions, those videos can begin to work together. They can bring in views, subscribers, traffic and leads over the long term.
This is not usually something that happens overnight. It takes time, patience and consistency.
YouTube growth is not always quick, but a growing library of helpful content can become a real asset.
Why I Recommend Video Ranking Academy
In the video, I also mentioned Video Ranking Academy by Sean Cannell.
I joined Video Ranking Academy over five years ago, and I am still going through the training today. Some of the training has been updated because YouTube changes, but many of the principles are still just as useful now as they were when I first joined.
One thing I like about the course is that it focuses on practical steps. It is not just about making videos for the sake of making videos. It is about creating videos that have a clear purpose and can continue working for you over time.
Video Ranking Academy is not the cheapest course, but it is a lifetime purchase, and for me, that has been valuable. I paid once and still have access to the course and the updates.
If you are serious about growing a YouTube channel, it is certainly something worth looking at.
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Final Thoughts
If you are struggling to come up with YouTube video ideas, start by looking at the questions people are already asking.
Do not just create videos because the idea came into your head. Ask whether people are searching for the subject. Ask whether the video solves a real problem. Ask whether it answers one clear question.
The simple strategy is this:
Create helpful videos that answer specific questions.
That may not sound complicated, but it is one of the most practical ways to build a YouTube channel, especially if you want long-term views rather than a quick burst of traffic.
Keep learning, keep publishing and keep improving. Over time, a library of useful videos can become a very powerful part of your online business.