Lecture: YouTube Automation Best Practices

Introduction

• Presenter: Romero, pioneer in YouTube automation since 2018
• Achievements: Made over $1.6 million with three faceless YouTube channels
• Focus: 10 things to never do after uploading a video

Key Mistakes to Avoid

1. Watching the Video Immediately After Posting

   • Don't watch the video unless you plan to watch it in full.
   • Ensure the video is complete and ready before posting.

2. Sharing the Video Link Prematurely

   • Avoid sharing with friends/family unless they will watch fully.
   • Early partial watches harm average view duration and watch time.

3. Buying Botted Views

   • Avoid buying views or subscribers to prevent algorithm confusion.
   • Purchased views lead to unreliable audience targeting and poor recommendations.

4. Deleting Underperforming Videos

   • Do not delete videos with low initial views; they might go viral later.
   • Example: Video with 9.9 million views had a slow start but blew up later.

5. Deleting Comments

   • Use automated tools (YouTube Studio settings) to filter negative keywords.
   • Avoid manually deleting every negative comment.

6. Focusing on Upload Times

   • Posting time is less crucial; focus on consistency.
   • Avoid superstitious beliefs about specific upload times.

7. Improperly Publishing Videos

   • Use unlisted mode initially to ensure video is fully processed before public release.
   • Verify upload defaults for visibility settings.

8. Neglecting Community Engagement

   • Utilize community posts to boost visibility upon video release.
   • Share videos across your channels to notify all subscribers.

9. Changing Thumbnail or Title Post-Publication

   • Avoid changing titles/thumbnails after posting as it rarely impacts performance.
   • Focus on getting it right before posting.

10. Obsessing Over Analytics

    • Avoid constant analytical monitoring; check metrics like CTR and AVD after a few days.
    • Focus on consistent content creation.

Additional Insights

• Community and Resources
  • Romero offers a paid community with extensive tutorials, live sessions, and ready-made resources.
  • Provides niche recommendations and strategic advice from personal experience.
  • Highlights successes of community members to demonstrate effectiveness.

Conclusion

• For serious YouTube careers, Romero offers a comprehensive support system through his school community.
• Interested individuals can join via links provided in video descriptions or comments.

These notes capture the main ideas and advice from Romero's presentation on how to manage YouTube channels effectively, emphasizing the importance of organic growth, community engagement, and strategic content management.