How my FIRST VIDEO went VIRAL

The first video I ever made on this channel went VIRAL, getting hundreds of thousands of views. How?? Was it just chance? Was the video *that* brilliant?

Today, I'm sharing the story of my first video, how it went viral and why. I'll also be explaining a few interesting details... like the fact that it took a while for the video to start spreading!

Have you ever had a video go viral? Would you like to? Why or why not?



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[LesterDiaz]

I’m close to hitting 1 million views in my channel but it took me 200+ vids and over a year so yes consistency and patience play a major role.

[CoachSimona]

Gillian, you’ve helped me in more ways than you know! Thank you for being one of the real ones here on YouTube ❤️

[jesudunmolonge]

I just posted my first YouTube video here and hit 176 views yesterday to this morning. I am encouraged by this and I know things would get better. Thank you for sharing, Gillian.

[TheJungleHaven]

Really interesting - I'm so glad I found your channel 💚 Also I LOVE your plants! 🌿

[ChefJamesMakinson]

Very good advice! Excellent video!! I have learned a lot after watching Gillian videos,
She has helped inspire me to start my own channel!! I hope to be as successful as her one day. Thank you Gillian!!

[CookingwithShereen]

How can I grow? stuck at 376 subscribers. Teach me, pleaseee.

[WildEmpress]

I use tubebuddy, and most of my videos have the little green tag saying that I am ranking. I was starting to think that it was hoopla because I literally have been doing everything that Gillian recommends, and I am seeing nil results...I am starting to realize now that the only ingredient I am missing is time. Waiting for youtube to collect the appropriate data on my video and channels...Because I have gone HARD for the last two months and created a lot of good targeted, & researched content, after watching this video I finally feel relief. I know I have one or more videos that could catch on and start getting pushed at any moment. I am so excited!! THANK YOU GILLIAN

[NurtureInChrist]

Great tips! 1) Do Both Types of Research 2) High Quality Engaging Title & Thumbnail 3) Deliver in your promise These are the exact tips that are helping my channel grow! Thank you so much Gillian! God bless you ❤️🙏😘 xoxo Fernelle

[dynamixteachingresources]

Hi Gillian. Loaded my fifth video yesterday. It was so encouraging to see that your first video also started slowly and then exploded. You are such a blessing to me and your followers. Francois from South Africa.

[PassiveIncomeTom]

*Some of my stuff has gone viral on Facebook and Instagram so just wating for the day my YouTube video does. It's a lot of work, work, work until it does.* 😉

[LennysLoveChaos]

So true! The best advice I got was to just start! I really believe that you learn as you grow. I need the practice; 2 months ago I didn’t even know what a thumbnail was 🤣🤣🤣

[AndreaJean]

Loved this!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[unmiss-com]

Getting viral is a lottery. You never know you'll win or not ) Just publish a lot of content and use smth different for new videos.

[ricoo_rose]

I Totally Agree w Everything She’s Saying, I Use All These Tips & Clues + Sometimes My Videos Do Good, Sometimes They Dont, Quality, Content & Thumbnails Are Important ‼️

[DesktopMakes]

Gillian, I love your content and you present it so well. I think you're the first youtuber that I've hit the bell for. 🔔

[Chantalekabeministries]

Great content as usual, learning a lot from you in order to grow.

[tricepruitt]

Love watching you Gillian! Thanks for the tips. I think Viral waves are very important to growth too!

[NenaLavonne]

You are an immeasurable resource. Thanks for so generously offering your insight and knowledge. Wishing you much continued and well-deserved success!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[rahimmahtab]

In my 3 years of looking at videos on teaching about youtube content creation this was one of the most straight up video. It was long but to my suprise it wasnt long without any reason, also love the bit you said about SEO, the internet is a sham when it comes to SEO people act like its some weird black magic stuff and u need to pay for courses or learn this exclusive way of doing it lol.
Liked your video for the authenticity !!!

[writingandself-publishingw]

How-to videos and videos that answer popular questions in your niche are almost always great choices.
Also, if you research some of the most popular keyword searches for your niche and make videos on those exact topics, it can really pay off.