{"id":11319,"date":"2010-02-17T20:39:18","date_gmt":"2010-02-17T15:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=11319"},"modified":"2026-10-11T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T05:06:35","slug":"drive-massive-youtube-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Drive Traffic from YouTube to Your Website (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to drive traffic from YouTube to your website? YouTube is the world&#8217;s second-biggest search engine, and people happily watch a 10-minute video when they&#8217;d never read 3,000 words. In 2010 our guest author shared tricks like video responses and copying popular tags. YouTube has removed many of those features, so here&#8217;s how to drive traffic from YouTube to your site in 2026, using the links and tools that work today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-63763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Drive traffic from YouTube to your website\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/youtube-traffic-to-website.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To drive traffic from YouTube, make helpful videos that answer searched questions, put your website link in the first lines of the description and in a pinned comment, link your site on your channel banner, mention a specific page in the video, and add end screens and cards. Embed each video in a matching blog post so traffic flows both ways.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af61b55a93e6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af61b55a93e6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#Why_YouTube_is_worth_it_for_website_traffic\" >Why YouTube is worth it for website traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#How_to_drive_traffic_from_YouTube_to_your_website\" >How to drive traffic from YouTube to your website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#1_Make_videos_that_answer_real_searches\" >1. Make videos that answer real searches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#2_Put_your_link_at_the_top_of_the_description\" >2. Put your link at the top of the description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#3_Pin_a_comment_with_the_link\" >3. Pin a comment with the link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#4_Add_links_to_your_channel\" >4. Add links to your channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#5_Use_end_screens_and_cards\" >5. Use end screens and cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#6_Say_the_URL_in_the_video\" >6. Say the URL in the video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#7_Use_Shorts_to_reach_new_viewers\" >7. Use Shorts to reach new viewers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#8_Embed_videos_on_your_blog\" >8. Embed videos on your blog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#9_Write_strong_titles_and_custom_thumbnails\" >9. Write strong titles and custom thumbnails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#YouTube_tricks_that_no_longer_work\" >YouTube tricks that no longer work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#Can_I_put_links_in_YouTube_videos\" >Can I put links in YouTube videos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#How_long_should_videos_be_to_get_traffic\" >How long should videos be to get traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#Do_YouTube_links_help_SEO\" >Do YouTube links help SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/02\/drive-massive-youtube-traffic\/#How_do_I_see_how_much_traffic_YouTube_sends_to_my_site\" >How do I see how much traffic YouTube sends to my site?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_YouTube_is_worth_it_for_website_traffic\"><\/span>Why YouTube is worth it for website traffic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search traffic:<\/strong> YouTube videos rank inside YouTube search and often in Google&#8217;s video results, for &#8220;how to&#8221; queries in particular.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trust:<\/strong> viewers who watch you explain something are more likely to visit your site, subscribe or buy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long life:<\/strong> a good tutorial can bring views and clicks for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_drive_traffic_from_YouTube_to_your_website\"><\/span>How to drive traffic from YouTube to your website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_videos_that_answer_real_searches\"><\/span>1. Make videos that answer real searches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Type your topic into the YouTube search box and note the autocomplete suggestions. Those are questions people actually search. Make one clear video per question, and plan a matching article on your site that goes deeper, with downloads, code, checklists or comparisons the video can&#8217;t hold.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Put_your_link_at_the_top_of_the_description\"><\/span>2. Put your link at the top of the description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only the first two or three lines of a description show before &#8220;more&#8221;, so put your most important link there, with a reason to click: &#8220;Free checklist: https:\/\/yoursite.com\/checklist&#8221;. Add chapters (timestamps) below it so viewers can jump to sections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pin_a_comment_with_the_link\"><\/span>3. Pin a comment with the link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Post your own comment with the link and a short call to action, then pin it to the top. Pinned comments are easy to see on mobile, where many viewers never open the description.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Add_links_to_your_channel\"><\/span>4. Add links to your channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/studio.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Studio<\/a>, go to <strong>Customization &gt; Profile &gt; Links<\/strong> and add your website. The first link appears on your channel header for everyone who visits your channel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_end_screens_and_cards\"><\/span>5. Use end screens and cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>End screens (the last 5 to 20 seconds) and cards can point viewers to other videos, playlists and your channel. Channels in the YouTube Partner Program can also link to an <strong>associated website<\/strong> after verifying it. Even without that, use end screens to keep viewers in your content and remind them to check the link in the description.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Say_the_URL_in_the_video\"><\/span>6. Say the URL in the video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tell viewers exactly where to go and why: &#8220;Get the full code at quickonlinetips.com, link below.&#8221; A short, memorable page address works better than a long one. Show it on screen too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_Shorts_to_reach_new_viewers\"><\/span>7. Use Shorts to reach new viewers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube Shorts can reach people who don&#8217;t know your channel. Shorts don&#8217;t support clickable links in captions, but you can link a related long video to each Short, and that video carries your website link.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Embed_videos_on_your_blog\"><\/span>8. Embed videos on your blog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Embed each video in its matching post. The video earns views from your readers, the post keeps visitors longer, and Google can show the video in search results for your page. Use a lightweight embed or lazy loading so pages stay fast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Write_strong_titles_and_custom_thumbnails\"><\/span>9. Write strong titles and custom thumbnails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the main keyword early in the title, keep it natural, and design a clear custom thumbnail with large text and a face or result. These decide whether people click your video in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_tricks_that_no_longer_work\"><\/span>YouTube tricks that no longer work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Video responses:<\/strong> removed by YouTube in 2013.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statistics and Data referrers:<\/strong> that public section is gone; use YouTube Analytics for your own traffic sources instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copying popular tags and stuffing keywords:<\/strong> tags now play a minor role, and keyword stuffing breaks YouTube&#8217;s spam policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Posting the same video under many titles:<\/strong> repetitive content can get a channel demonetised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more traffic ideas beyond YouTube, see our tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/increase-website-traffic\/\">increase website traffic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_links_in_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Can I put links in YouTube videos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in descriptions, pinned comments and your channel links. Clickable links to external websites in end screens and cards need the YouTube Partner Program.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_videos_be_to_get_traffic\"><\/span>How long should videos be to get traffic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As long as it takes to answer the question well. Tutorials of 5 to 15 minutes often work best for driving visits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_YouTube_links_help_SEO\"><\/span>Do YouTube links help SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube links are nofollow, so they don&#8217;t pass ranking power, but the visits, brand searches and embeds they bring can help.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_see_how_much_traffic_YouTube_sends_to_my_site\"><\/span>How do I see how much traffic YouTube sends to my site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Google Analytics 4, check <strong>Reports &gt; Acquisition &gt; Traffic acquisition<\/strong> and look for youtube.com as the source. Adding UTM tags to your links gives more detail.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Indu Priya, an online marketer from The Ideas Home. 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