{"id":3513,"date":"2021-06-30T09:10:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T09:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=3513"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:10:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T09:10:15","slug":"what-are-youtube-cards-why-should-you-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/what-are-youtube-cards-why-should-you-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are YouTube Cards &#038; Why Should You Use Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\">YouTube<\/a> offers many features to help your videos reach as many people as possible. It&#8217;s smart to make the most of everything the site has to offer. So, what are YouTube cards, and why should you be using them in your videos?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than just a fun video-sharing platform, YouTube is used by businesses, influencers, creatives, and, well, just about everyone really. If you&#8217;re creating videos to <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-earn-money-with-youtube\/\">earn money through YouTube<\/a>, then you can utilise a few features to <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-youtube-videos-to-rank-better\/\">boost your videos&#8217; rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include things like <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-trailer-increase-channel-subscribers-easily\/\">adding an engaging trailer<\/a> to your channel, convincing viewers to check out all your great content. Or, you could reel in new subscribers by putting together some entertaining playlists. But, one feature that shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked, but often is, is YouTube cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are YouTube Cards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in the name of <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/increase-youtube-views-for-free\/\">increasing views<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-youtube-subscribers-for-free\/\">gaining subscribers<\/a>, YouTube cards act as a clickable call to action (CTA). If you&#8217;re unfamiliar, a CTA is a marketing term, and is a design feature that prompts people into completing an action &#8211; like a sale. In this case, the action would be to subscribe to a channel, or watch another video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube cards are a fantastic visual feature, allowing you to encourage viewers without the need for annotations or loads of text. This is perfect for such an image-based platform, and an audience that is more likely to engage with attractive visuals. Popping up at the end of a video, the cards urge viewers to stick with you and check out more of your content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five types of cards you can add to your videos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Video or playlist: Promote all your other content<\/li><li>Channel: Promote another channel, either your own or someone relevant<\/li><li>Donation: Feature a non-profit, charity or cause, and encourage donations<\/li><li>Poll: Get viewers involved, and collect some free marketing data<\/li><li>Link: Link to an external website<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/1\/2021\/06\/205e6b8f-ytcardseudlo-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of YouTube video, featuring two interactive YouTube cards.\" class=\"wp-image-3515 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Use Them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mean, do you need much more convincing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-scroll-stopping-youtube-thumbnail\/\">promote your channel<\/a>, then squeezing every drop of usefulness out of all of the features on YouTube is a sure fire way to do that. YouTube works just like Google, meaning there are SEO targets you should be reaching for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site loves it when viewers spend more time on your channel. This will push your videos higher up the search results, leading to more views and a bigger audience. You&#8217;ll also be rewarded for engagement and interaction between you and your audience. So, YouTube cards are a simple yet effective way to keep viewers on your channel and clicking on the videos you&#8217;ve worked so hard on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cards also give your channel a professional look, which can only be a good thing. They&#8217;re also incredibly <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-card\/\">simple and quick to make<\/a>. If you&#8217;re still unsure on whether you really need to use YouTube cards, just think: they can&#8217;t hurt. The only way is up, with this neat YouTube feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a content creator who loves sharing videos on YouTube? Have you checked out <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/\">RouteNote Licensing<\/a> yet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/signup\">Sign up<\/a>, and start exploring a huge <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/discover-music\">library<\/a> of awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/royalty-free-music-ultimate-guide\/\">royalty free music<\/a> and fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/sound-effects\">sound effects<\/a>. 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