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Create Content That is Relevant to Viewers
On that note, it’s important that your content is relevant to their viewers, specifically. Find
a way to relate your channel to their interests, and decide on how it will connect to the
typical focus of the host channel. Be sure you aren’t repeating a topic of conversation that
your host channel has already covered before.
Add Branding to Your Guest Vlog
It’s also important that your content makes it easy for new viewers to find your YouTube
channel. In other words, be sure to add branding to your guest vlogs. Put your channel
name and social media handle(s) in your video intro or as in-video graphic(s). End the
guest vlog by mentioning where viewers can best keep up with your content and updates
(keep it short and avoid too much self promotion).
A great strategy is to include a link in the video description that directs the host channel’s
viewers to a custom playlist containing videos that you have grouped together specifically
based on their interests. It’s much more effective than just linking to your YouTube
channel’s home page.
Make the Guest Vlog Engaging For YouTube Viewers
Of course, all videos that you create for YouTube should be engaging, and the guest vlog is
no different. Not only do you want an engaged audience, so does your host. Your clicks and
likes are theirs as well, in a sense. If you create engaging content that encourages
conversation and interaction, there’s a good chance you’ll have more guest vlogging
opportunities in the future.
Just Be Yourself
Even though you’re guest vlogging on someone else’s channel, be sure to showcase your
unique personality. It can sometimes be tempting to try out a new persona for a new
channel, but this will probably only disappoint, for two reasons. The first is that viewers
who enjoy your guest vlog will want to see more of the same on your own channel. The