How to Rank #1 on YouTube: The KVS Strategy That Got Me 140M+ Views

Want to rank number one on YouTube—even with a small channel? You're not alone. In a platform where millions upload daily, it might feel impossible to break through. But there's a repeatable strategy that works, and it's called the KVS Strategy—a simple yet powerful blueprint responsible for over 1,000 ranked videos and more than 140 million views. K: Keyword (Before You Film) The biggest mistake most creators make is recording a video before knowing which keyword they're trying to rank for. Instead, the first step is identifying the right keyword . Here's what a 10/10 keyword looks like: Low Competition – Avoid keywords where large channels dominate the top results. High Search Volume – There’s no point ranking for a keyword that no one searches for. No Matching Keyword – This is the secret weapon. If no current video uses your exact keyword phrase as their title, your chances of ranking skyrocket. How to Find These Keywords: Use VidIQ (a free b...