My Video Went Viral. Here's Why

From Youtube, "My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric. So clickable titles and thumbnails are the only way to get a lot of impressions and hence views - they are the only way to go viral. This leads me to wonder which audiences will become most prevalent on the site and if there will even be a place for educational content. In the long-term, hopefully YouTube is able to measure satisfaction through surveys and other metrics to ensure an optimal experience for everyone on the site."
eric3579says...

I've always said if you want sifters to click on the video you posted, give it a quality title and interesting thumbnail. Don't matter how great the video is if no one clicks on it.

newtboysays...

That goes double for long videos.

eric3579said:

I've always said if you want sifters to click on the video you posted, give it a quality title and interesting thumbnail. Don't matter how great the video is if no one clicks on it.

BSRsays...

YOU are a wise man. The art of suduction.

eric3579said:

I've always said if you want sifters to click on the video you posted, give it a quality title and interesting thumbnail. Don't matter how great the video is if no one clicks on it.

Jinxsays...

I didn't even know who Mr Beast was until he appeared on Neistat's channel...

I do find it depressing what YT thinks my demographic is interested in though. "30, male, likes gaming, occasionally watches a bit of a Joe Rogan - PUSH JORDAN PETERSON SUGGESTIONS UNTIL HE GIVES IN". Bleugh. Depressing because YT is probably right...

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