Tips for engaging the YouTube community

1. How To Engage On YouTube

2. Get the tools Buy a FLIP camera to record videos and upload them to YouTube in short, easy steps Upload short, compelling videos Use the YouTube nonprofit program to raise money Encourage supporters to upload video responses

3. Your YouTube Channel Choose channel tags that will help people find your channel on Google search

4. Your YouTube Channel Brand your channel with a unique Community Bridges theme and background

5. Your YouTube Page Fill out your profile completely, accurately, and genuinely Subscribe to other channels relevant to Community Bridges to share those interests and connections with your own subscribers GOOD BAD

6. Your YouTube Channel Include modules that will invite viewers to interact with Community Bridges and learn more about the organization and who it’s connected to

7. Your YouTube Channel Use bulletins to communicate with friends and subscribers

8. Comments, Responses Encourage comments Enable video responses and ask viewers to submit

9. YouTube Nonprofit Program Join at: http://www.youtube.com/nonprofits Increased branding capabilities Listing on YouTube’s nonprofit network More uploading capacity Call to action overlays

10. Remember, online video should be short and compelling