Over 40% of YouTube’s Traffic Comes from Mobile: What Does This Mean for You?

To put it simply, it means that the rise of mobile Internet is among us. Business Insider reports on how fast the growth in YouTube’s mobile traffic has been over the last few years. It’s at 40% by the end of 2013, and “[t]hat’s up from 25% in 2012 and only 6% in 2011.” That means there’s no stopping the trend of people reaching for their smartphones and tablets to view content instead of their laptops.

The mobile Internet phenomenon has invaded nearly every popular online space. More people than ever are using their smartphones and tablets to engage on Twitter, Facebook and even Pinterest. Since so many people share popular videos from YouTube on their social media sites, it just makes sense that people are also viewing those videos from the same devices.

Your business may already incorporate mobile marketing as part of its overall marketing strategy. You may include QR codes in print media and offer exclusive content to users who scan the code with their smartphones. Or maybe you have bought ad space on third-party apps like smartphone games and more.

If mobile marketing works for you, you should consider incorporating YouTube into your marketing strategy. Here’s what you should do:

 

Create a branded YouTube channel

Use YouTube’s new One Channel layout to get the most out of YouTube for your brand. With this type of branded channel, you can create an icon and incorporate other art features that make your channel another way to showcase your brand. Then, upload a trailer that non-subscribers can view when they first visit your channel. Your YouTube channel is your business’ way to display and house all your unique video content.

And YouTube channels aren’t just for entertainment companies. Even tech companies like Verizon FiOS have created a YouTube channel with an engaging layout and interesting content. For instance, their #fiosfootballgirl series on their YouTube channel highlights an adorable and funny love of sports by a cute little girl.

 

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Optimize videos for mobile users

Remember that the videos you post on YouTube will be viewed largely by users on their mobile devices – their smartphones and tablets. Therefore, you should make sure you create videos that will be pleasing to watch on these types of devices. Make sure you include a link back to your company’s mobile-optimized site at the end of each video with a call to action.

Your video production team should think about how screens are typically smaller on these devices, so there’s no need for super-high-definition videos on such a small screen. Also, since mobile devices are extremely portable, viewers may be watching your videos away from fast home Wi-Fi. Keep the load times short so viewers are more likely to stay and watch the whole show.

 

Use mobile YouTube ads

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Just like the mobile ads you may have within third-party apps, think about using YouTube mobile ads, as well. Bid on the keywords you need to make sure your YouTube ad is finding the customers you want and need.

Use YouTube’s “TrueView” mobile video ads. These ads may seem like they aren’t as beneficial since customers can choose to skip them to get to the video content they searched for. However, Business Insider reports that “YouTube’s mobile ads are 3 times more effective if people are allowed to skip them.”

 

 

Michelle Smith is a freelance writer with a focus on social media and marketing. She can be found typing away on her laptop in sunny Boca Raton, Florida. Michelle welcomes your feedback via email.

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