Being a successful content creator takes a lot of hard work. However, even the top creators on YouTube have room for improvement. There are some things you could be doing to improve your efficiency or the quality of your videos. You don’t need to completely reinvent your process, though; you can simply start small.

Here are a few little things you should be doing to make yourself a better content creator.

Record your audio with an external microphone.

The audio quality of a video is just as important as the visual quality. No matter how high-definition your camera is, most of your viewers won’t be able to enjoy your video if the sound is muffled or full of static. Your camera’s built-in microphone likely isn’t enough to capture high-quality audio.

Therefore, you should record your audio with an external microphone. Many vloggers choose a condenser mic that sits in front of them, a lapel mic they clip to their shirt, or a shotgun mic that mounts on their camera. Watch the video below for an overview of several different kinds of mics you can choose from.

Keep your files organized.

Organization can seem like a daunting task if you’ve grown comfortable with disarray. However, keeping yourself — and especially your video files — organized can actually save you a lot of time in the long run. It will make editing easier and prevent you from losing track of your work.

To organize your video files, start by moving them from your SD card to your computer as soon as you’re finished filming. Label them with your video title, the date, and any other important information. Then, create a folder for the video. Within that folder, create separate folders for audio and video clips. Within those files, you can further break it down with new folders for different angles, scenes, etc.

Dedicate the hour after each video goes live to engaging with your viewers in the comments.

Audience engagement is a core part of a creator’s success. However, when you’re busy with other things, it may be the first thing you forget to include on your to-do list. In order to prioritize audience engagement, you may need to dedicate a certain time slot each week to interacting with your viewers online.

One of the best times for audience engagement is directly after a new video goes live. It will increase the number of views your video receives early on, which will boost its place in YouTube’s video ranking algorithm. Therefore, you should let your viewers know that you’ll be responding to comments for the first hour after your next upload. Make this time part of your upload schedule to build a routine.

To improve your workflow and your video quality, you should stay organized, prioritize your audio quality, and dedicate time to audience engagement. You might be surprised what a big difference these little changes can make.