Networking

One of the most important tools that anyone can use on YouTube in order to promote themselves and reach a wider audience is to network.

Find someone who is in the same niche as you and then do a video together. This way, you can build a lot more viewers for both your channels and ‘share’ your viewers.

It’s a mistake to think of other YouTubers as being competition or as people you are working against. In reality, you should see them as co-workers and collaborators – as though you all worked in the same office together!

This can even just mean shouting out to another YouTuber and recommending their videos. If they notice people mentioning you in their comments, then might return the favor. 

The secret to making this work though, is not to aim for the biggest YouTuber right from the word go. Instead, try to find people who are a similar size to you – or even people who are smaller! Find ways you can work together that will be mutually beneficial and take advantage of what each of you can bring to the table in order to ensure you both come across as well as possible.

More Ways to Network

Of course the same is also true when it comes to finding bloggers who might be interested in sharing your content. Once again, try not to go straight for the biggest blogger you know but instead to look for up-andcoming talent and people at a similar level to you. This way, you can slowly

climb the ladder together.

If you are having difficulty breaking into the community, there are a few things you can do that will help. One is to try and actually meet those people in person. In person you are much harder to ignore than in email and you can make much more of a lasting impression. This is why it’s a good idea to go to networking events and seminars and generally to take every opportunity to meet other business owners.

Another tip is to use LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com). LinkedIn is a social networking platform that’s all about finding business partners. 

Consider hiring people as well. If you hire someone in your niche, then

they’ll be obligated to respond to you. At that point, you can begin working the charm!