provider by looking at the ratings first.
You may have to test many providers before you find ones that work best.
Always make sure they do “whitehat” and Google-friendly practices, so your
video or channel won’t get penalized for bad links.
Video Embedding
Embedding your video on external websites is also a signal that YouTube
looks for when ranking your video. You should embed your videos on your
website and blogs to get more backlinks and external views on your videos,
all which contribute to helping your ranking.
Again, make sure you embed on relevant pages and websites that relate to
your video topic.
Video Playlists
Add your video into a relevant playlist. Playlists are searchable in YouTube,
so create a playlist with relevant videos, including your own, and use a
similar keyword. This will definitely boost your ranking, even if just a little
bit.
Social Signals
Social media has become increasingly important, not only as a way to
connect & engage with your audience, but also for search engines to
determine how popular and relevant a website or video is by looking at social
signals.
What are social signals?
Social signals are any activity on social media platforms that mention or link