{"id":1235,"date":"2020-03-08T22:16:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T16:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2021-10-22T18:45:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T13:15:48","slug":"8-strategic-playlist-ideas-to-grow-your-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/blog\/8-strategic-playlist-ideas-to-grow-your-youtube-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Strategic Playlist Ideas To Grow Your YouTube Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playlists are a great way to boost your YouTube channel\u2019s reach, visibility and growth. You can categorise your video into a plethora of playlists including challenges, hacks, tips vlogs and daily routines. Pretty much every video you create can be boxed and sorted into a playlist. However, there are some playlists famous YouTubers use to strategically gain the most traction on their channels. To get you started, here are 8 must-know playlist ideas to get your creative juices flowing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Festive themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal trends are always top of the chart during the festive season. Create exclusive playlists for every season so that viewers find it easy to navigate through the clutter and find what they\u2019re looking for fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rclbeauty101 created a playlist for different Halloween costume DIYs. From sexy vampire makeup to Mario Brothers costume, she pops in multiple tutorials people can keep coming back to watch during the Hallowen season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sexy Vampire Makeup!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9xtj0WxIYaM?list=PLjEhe3TtPDm-ikSbq5T1ksZgcNHjlBjoq\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Personal favourites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a compilation of all your favourite YouTube videos in one playlist. If you have any YouTubers or brands you\u2019re looking to collaborate with, add their videos in this list. Creators will appreciate that you\u2019re showing interest in their work and this might open up new opportunities for you in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michelle Phan adds plenty of anime in her \u201cfavourites\u201d list. She went on to collaborate with the Black Moon Clan in the Sailor Moon anime for a makeup tutorial video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sailor Moon Crystal Group Transformation (Celeurmouy Henshins)\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KAmMVxX8MrI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Exclusive series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoot a series of consecutive episodes like seasonal shows, reality television or short films. The \u201cstory\u201d element will get people hooked and they\u2019ll come back for more in no time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Charles created a series called \u201cBrother and Sister\u201d where he brought in his brother to talk about their personal life and share stories.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BROTHER &amp; SISTER: MOVING OUT\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/daSSF_8hRjU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Fan favourites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compile your best performing videos into a playlist. These videos are going to perform even better when they\u2019re clubbed together as they already have a high view count and watch time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigahiga created a playlist called \u201cFan Favourites\u201d and threw in his best videos into the mix. He scored extra brownie points for naming his playlist \u201cFan Favourites\u201d and making his viewers feel inclusive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Sing Like Your Favorite Artists\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AJVpL6L7Zeo?list=PLRU-B1PBK4Buu_yoMI8V-eTel9O3gVMpB\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Show reel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve collaborated with any YouTubers, created exclusive content for brands or been featured in any other channel, this is the place to gloat in your glory. Your playlist should make it easy for other brands to find you and creators to know that you\u2019re open for collaborations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel vlogger Jay Alvarrez was invited to shoot a project for Dubai. He documents his journey in his playlist and makes it clear that he\u2019s great at what he does on a professional level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jay Alvarrez - Dubai (2018)\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GW9DvnNswdU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Best of the year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight the best videos of a particular year together. This makes it super easy to filter videos based on the year in case they forget the video\u2019s name. Trending keywords like top videos 2020 or best music performances in 2020 work wonders in search engine results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment channel Cut produces plenty of videos in a year. They created a playlist called \u201cBest of 2019\u201d to help viewers cut through the clutter and sum up their most prized creations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Guess My Sexual Orientation | Lineup | Cut\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NUpSP1WVR84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Days of the week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to further narrow down your playlist based on days of the week. Your fans can link your videos to a specific day and look forward to them well in advance. This way, your videos reach a very targeted audience\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adrienne Finch created a playlist called \u201cTech Tip Tuesday\u201d exclusively for her tech fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TECH TIP TUESDAY\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLLwIgt26SM0bpCIqLvRhYKhf-8gRZhRcm\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Feature videos from all channels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have multiple YouTube channels, this is a great way to cross-promote other videos on your playlist. Especially if your YouTube channel is a group act and you want to shine the spotlight on your solo act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eh Bee Family is a family of four. They have separate YouTube channels for their individual members Mama Bee, Mr. Bee and Miss Bee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TOP 20 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME! (Mama Bee)\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PvgQEl3-ftk?list=PLVAOsYmEszxhAP3vT9Rg0sYG2I6_0nddR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty more innovative ways to position your playlist and grow your YouTube channel. We have only touched the tip of the iceberg to get you going. Whenever you come across an interesting playlist, just add it to your idea box and put your own spin to it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Interested in getting your YouTube channel seen by a huge audience? Get started here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintzy.com\/\">www.flintzy.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Playlists are a great way to boost your YouTube channel\u2019s reach, visibility and growth. 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