{"id":33873,"date":"2025-08-15T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=33873"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:03:22","slug":"10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Optimize Video Before Uploading on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uploading a video without a strategy is akin to launching a rocket without fuel. It might take off, but it can get only so far. Before uploading to YouTube, your videos need a checklist that frames and primes your video for the YouTube algorithm.\u00a0With over 1,000 uploads every minute, you need to position your channel more clearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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Prepare Before Uploading a Video on YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#1_Use_Primary_Keywords_for_Video_Files\" title=\"1) Use Primary Keywords for Video Files\">1) Use Primary Keywords for Video Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#2_Create_High-Resolution_Thumbnails\" title=\"2) Create High-Resolution Thumbnails\">2) Create High-Resolution Thumbnails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#3_Schedule_Upload_During_Peak_Hours\" title=\"3) Schedule Upload During Peak Hours\">3) Schedule Upload During Peak Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#4_Choose_Enhance_Navigation_Before_Uploading_on_YouTube\" title=\"4) Choose Enhance Navigation Before Uploading on YouTube\">4) Choose Enhance Navigation Before Uploading on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#5_Incorporate_Interactive_Elements\" title=\"5) Incorporate Interactive Elements\">5) Incorporate Interactive Elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#6_Enable_Subtitles_Before_Uploading_on_YouTube\" title=\"6) Enable Subtitles Before Uploading on YouTube\">6) Enable Subtitles Before Uploading on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#7_Optimize_Mobile_Viewing_Experience\" title=\"7) Optimize Mobile Viewing Experience\">7) Optimize Mobile Viewing Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#8_Consistent_Uploading_Schedule\" title=\"8) Consistent Uploading Schedule\">8) Consistent Uploading Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#9_Analyze_Competitor_Strategy\" title=\"9) Analyze Competitor Strategy\">9) Analyze Competitor Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#10_Promote_Video_Across_Other_Platforms\" title=\"10) Promote Video Across Other Platforms\">10) Promote Video Across Other Platforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\u00a0\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Q1_How_to_edit_a_video_before_uploading_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q1. How to edit a video before uploading on YouTube?\">Q1. How to edit a video before uploading on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Q2_Whats_the_best_size_for_a_YouTube_thumbnail\" title=\"Q2. What&#8217;s the best size for a YouTube thumbnail?\">Q2. What&#8217;s the best size for a YouTube thumbnail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Q3_Do_I_need_to_post_on_set_schedules\" title=\"Q3. Do I need to post on set schedules?\">Q3. Do I need to post on set schedules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Q4_Should_I_add_end_screens_before_uploading_to_YouTube\" title=\"Q4. Should I add end screens before uploading to YouTube?\">Q4. Should I add end screens before uploading to YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/10-things-to-do-before-uploading-on-youtube-for-more-views\/#Q5_How_to_check_copyright_before_uploading_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q5. How to check copyright before uploading on YouTube\">Q5. How to check copyright before uploading on YouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Prepare_Before_Uploading_a_Video_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Prepare Before Uploading a Video on YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uploading a video isn&#8217;t limited to hitting the publish button. You must strategically plan to gain maximum visibility. Attracting a targeted audience to your channel means effectively optimizing your content to meet their needs. YouTube&#8217;s algorithm has millions of uploads; it&#8217;s crucial to have a competitive edge. Furthermore, optimized videos provide monetization opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Upload content that enhances discoverability; this will result in higher engagement rates. Without proper preparation, even a well-crafted video underperforms. Learn exactly what to do before uploading to YouTube. Here are 10 key ways to boost views and engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_Primary_Keywords_for_Video_Files\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1) Use Primary Keywords for Video Files<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s easy to upload a video; however, it&#8217;s essential that your uploaded video works for you and not against you. A video file with relevant keywords reflects your content. YouTube algorithm scams your content to place it in a viewer&#8217;s feed. A video file that includes your primary keyword helps direct your video in the right direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s advisable to use hyphens instead of spaces before uploading a video on YouTube. It is search engine optimized. Match your video file to your video title for better results. Further, use keywords that rank well for metadata harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_High-Resolution_Thumbnails\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2) Create High-Resolution Thumbnails<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Viewers are introduced to your video through your video thumbnail. Think of it as your opening line. When you craft high-resolution and click-worthy thumbnails, you automatically set a good first impression. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-create-youtube-thumbnails\/\">Design a perfect thumbnail<\/a> with bold fonts, appealing contrast, and striking imagery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you generate a click-worthy thumbnail, you are inviting a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-ctr\/\">higher Click-Through-Rate<\/a>. It has a good impact on your YouTube video&#8217;s promotion. Study your YouTube video niche to see what your competitors are doing; you will get a fair idea of what works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Schedule_Upload_During_Peak_Hours\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3) Schedule Upload During Peak Hours<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Timing can&#8217;t be a coincidence. It needs to be strategized. Uploading a video at the right time gives you a competitive advantage in terms of traffic. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/analytics\/creator-studio-youtube\/\">YouTube Studio<\/a> to know more about your analytics. When your audience is most active, schedule an upload. Videos with early engagement are far more likely to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t upload videos at random; choose to publish them when viewers are likely to be interested in watching. For example, if your viewers are most active at night, schedule a video during that window. So it naturally appears on their feed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_Enhance_Navigation_Before_Uploading_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4) Choose Enhance Navigation Before Uploading on YouTube<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/how-to-timestamp-youtube\/\">YouTube Timestamps<\/a>, also known as video chapters, help you arrive in the visibility ecosystem with ease. Timestamps make your content viewer-friendly. It leads the user to what they are searching for. This skim-worthy content increases viewer retention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since chapters break your video into a categorized way, the<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">audience knows what to expect. Moreover, Google sometimes shows video chapters in search results. It&#8217;s essential to keep your video titles keyword-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Incorporate_Interactive_Elements\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5) Incorporate Interactive Elements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interactive features, such as cards and end screens, help your viewers progress towards the next steps. It&#8217;s a subtle no to the direction you want the audience to take next. Whether that&#8217;s a subscribe button or another video,\u00a0 these tools keep viewers on your channel for a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your end screen needs to be purposeful. Ensure you plan your card correctly. Furthermore, it is worth noting that you can add the cards after uploading your video. However, you need to plan it before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33898 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Optimize Video Before Uploading on YouTube\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/optimize-video-before-uploading-on-youtube.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Enable_Subtitles_Before_Uploading_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6) Enable Subtitles Before Uploading on YouTube<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subtitles aren&#8217;t just a tool for accessibility. They are a powerful SEO tool. Closed-captioned videos open the possibility of reaching a global audience. Transcripts help expand your audience. Since transcripts allow viewers to access your videos irrespective of the original audio, it increases session time. Upload an SRT file that is well-edited, rather than auto-generated captions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Optimize_Mobile_Viewing_Experience\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7) Optimize Mobile Viewing Experience<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Approximately 70% of YouTube video viewership is allegedly generated from mobile devices. Hence, your videos must have a mobile-friendly design.\u00a0 Text should be legible even on small screens. Further, it should be audible even without headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Test before posting any video. Even the pacing of your video affects audience attention on mobiles. Small screens have a significant impact on your channel&#8217;s watch time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Consistent_Uploading_Schedule\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8) Consistent Uploading Schedule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The algorithm favors predictability. You can schedule once a week or choose daily uploads. It depends on your channel&#8217;s analytics. However, it&#8217;s essential to adhere to that schedule. Once you have a momentum, YouTube picks up on that. Create a content calendar before you start uploading videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Analyze_Competitor_Strategy\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9) Analyze Competitor Strategy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before your videos on YouTube, take a stock of how others are performing in your niche. Study your competitors. Use their strengths and learn from their mistakes. For example: the duration of the video, title length, and opening hooks. You can gain a lot of insight into YouTube&#8217;s digital space simply by looking around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Promote_Video_Across_Other_Platforms\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10) Promote Video Across Other Platforms<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t wait for the YouTube algorithm to show up at your doorstep; instead, create opportunities for yourself. Before uploading a video, it&#8217;s essential to build anticipation for your content. Share the announcement on popular social media channels to spark curiosity. At the end, Cross-promotion matters before uploading a video on YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A YouTube channel&#8217;s success doesn&#8217;t start after your video gets posted. It begins before that. Ensure you don&#8217;t leave your growth to chance; instead, follow a well-optimized checklist. Create your next video like it&#8217;s going to be a breakout hit, because it just might be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_to_edit_a_video_before_uploading_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q1. How to edit a video before uploading <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plan your edit with a purpose and add on-screen text. Further, mix audio for clarity and balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Whats_the_best_size_for_a_YouTube_thumbnail\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q2. What&#8217;s the best size for a YouTube thumbnail?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube thumbnails need to look good on all kinds of devices. A 1280 x 720 pixel resolution<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is ideal. It should be paired with an appealing visual imagery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Do_I_need_to_post_on_set_schedules\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q3. Do I need to post on set schedules?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s not mandatory to upload videos at a fixed time, but it helps with YouTube&#8217;s algorithm. Further, consistency builds an audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Should_I_add_end_screens_before_uploading_to_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q4. Should I add end screens before uploading to YouTube?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can add end screens and cards after uploading your YouTube video. However, you need to strategize before, since it ranks strongly on the YouTube recommendation system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_to_check_copyright_before_uploading_on_YouTube\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Q5. How to check copyright before uploading <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> YouTube<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read YouTube&#8217;s official copyright policies. You can use royalty-free music. 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