- A CTA is your call to action.
- It tells your viewer what to do next.
- Most creators do not use enough CTA spots.
- When you use more spots, you get more clicks and more growth.
💥 Say Your CTA The Right Amount
- Say your CTA two or three times in the whole video.
- One time near the start.
- One time in the middle if it fits the story.
- One time at the end.
- This reminds the viewer without being annoying.
- Keep your voice calm and natural.
- Do not sound pushy.
💥 Show Your CTA On The Screen
- Use text on the screen to help people who watch with no sound.
- Use big letters.
- Use simple words.
- Make it easy to read.
💥 Put Your CTA In Your Description
- Put your main CTA in the first line of your description.
- This is the strongest place for clicks.
- Add one short line that tells the viewer what the link does.
💥 Use Your Comments
- Pin your CTA in the top comment.
- Many viewers look at comments first.
- A pinned comment keeps your CTA easy to find.
💥 Use Your Channel Spots
- Add your important link in your banner.
- Add your link in your About section.
- These links help people who want to learn more or get your product.
💥 Where To Put Affiliate Links
- Put affiliate links in your description.
- Keep them lower so your main CTA stays at the top.
- Do not put affiliate links in your pinned comment.
- Your pinned comment should push your number one action.
💥 How To Write Affiliate Disclosures
- You must tell the viewer when a link is an affiliate link.
- Keep your disclosure simple and clear.
- You must clearly disclose affiliate links on YouTube, and failing to do so can violate FTC rules and YouTube policy, which can lead to penalties or video removal.
- Here are easy lines you can use:
Simple:
- This is an affiliate link. I may earn a small commission.
Short:
- I may earn a small commission from this link.
Very Short:
- Affiliate link.
- Put the disclosure near your affiliate links.
- It must be easy to find.
💥 The Bottom Line
- Say your CTA only two or three times.
- Make it natural.
- Use many places for your CTA so you do not need to repeat it over and over.
- Put your main CTA in your description and your pinned comment.
- Keep your affiliate links lower.
- Add a clear disclosure.