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  20 Confirmed Facts About YouTube’s Algorithm

  Posted by Mendokusai on July 15, 2024 at 1:50 pm

  I snagged the summary of the facts from the article, but if you wanted to reach the article it is linked at the bottom. These all come from the YouTube courses, videos, etc, from YouTube itself.

  In Summary – 20 Key Facts About YouTube’s Algorithm

  1. YouTube has multiple algorithms for different sections (homepage, suggested videos, search, etc.).
  2. The recommendation system powers the homepage and suggested video sections.
  3. The system pulls in videos that are relevant for each viewer.
  4. Maximizing viewer satisfaction is the top priority for rankings.
  5. YouTube uses survey responses, likes, dislikes, and “not interested” clicks to measure satisfaction.
  6. High audience retention percentages signal positive satisfaction.
  7. Homepage rankings combine performance data and personalized relevance.
  8. Performance is based on click-through rates and average view duration.
  9. Personalized relevance factors include watch history, interests, and subscriptions.
  10. Suggested videos prioritize content that is co-viewed by the same audiences.
  11. Videos from subscribed channels are prioritized for suggestions.
  12. Consistent series and sequential videos increase suggestions for related viewing.
  13. Playlists, end screens, and linked videos can extend viewing sessions.
  14. Creating engaging, satisfying content is the core strategy for recommendations.
  15. External factors like competition, trends, and seasonality impact recommendations.
  16. YouTube aims to help new/smaller creators get discovered through recommendations.
  17. AI language models are improving content understanding and personalization.
  18. YouTube optimizes the discovery experience to reduce “choice paralysis.”
  19. Videos can find audiences over time, even if initial metrics are discouraging.
  20. The algorithm focuses on delivering long-term, satisfying experiences for viewer retention.

  Curious your thoughts on these? Agree or disagree with anything here? Something missing?

  https://www.searchenginejournal.com/confirmed-facts-about-youtubes-algorithm/520580/

  Mendokusai replied 11 months, 2 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Lazy-Street779

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  July 15, 2024 at 2:02 pm

  YouTube logged me out. I refuse to log back in.

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  ArchitectofExperienc

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  July 16, 2024 at 1:04 am

  Does anyone else just find it kind of crazy that we have to reverse engineer YT’s recommendation algorithm to use growth metrics to our advantage? Which would be like if Nielsen gave each show on cable a score that was determined by a secret equation that was silently changed every few months, and the only way shows and advertisers could get reliable metrics was by *only* buying ads through Nielsen, or engaging with sketchy grey-market Data Dealers.

  Also YouTube for some reason: “Wah wah, No one wants to watch ads or buy ad space on our platform(s)”

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