Uploading a YouTube video the wrong way can quietly sabotage its performance before anyone ever has a chance to watch it. In this video, I break down how to upload videos on YouTube in 2026 so they actually get views, explaining what YouTube looks at the moment you hit publish and why sloppy uploads hurt click-through rate, watch time, and recommendations.
You’ll learn how titles, thumbnails, descriptions, playlists, chapters, end screens, timing, and early engagement all work together during YouTube’s first test, and how common upload mistakes and metadata issues can permanently hold a video back. If your videos aren’t getting traction despite good content, this walkthrough shows the right way to upload YouTube videos so the algorithm understands your intent, tests your video properly, and gives it a real chance to perform.
CHAPTERS: 00:00 How to Upload Videos on YouTube (Correct Sequence) 01:12 YouTube Metadata Mistakes That Kill Views 03:29 How to Write a YouTube Title That Gets Clicks 04:00 YouTube Thumbnail Best Practices for More Views 04:44 How to Write a YouTube Description for SEO 05:38 How Playlists Help YouTube Recommend Your Videos 06:09 Why Auto Chapters Hurt YouTube SEO 06:49 How to Use End Screens to Get More Views 07:39 Best Time to Upload Videos on YouTube 08:38 Should You Schedule YouTube Videos? 09:27 How to Increase Click-Through Rate on YouTube 10:01 How to Improve YouTube Watch Time and Retention 10:27 How Engagement Signals Affect YouTube Rankings 11:13 End Screen Strategy to Keep Viewers Watching 11:45 YouTube Upload Checklist for More Views
