how to increase watch time on youtube
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The amount of time a viewer watches your video is more important than the number of views your videos gets. Find out how to increase the watch time of your next video.TRANSCRIPT
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INCREASE WATCHTIME
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WHYwatch time is important
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YouTube wants you to watch MORE videos
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That’s why YouTube cares about video watch time
If your video holds onto viewers. YouTube will throw more viewers your way by…
Search Suggested
…increasing your rank in search and suggested video results
Search Suggested
Search and suggested are two of the biggest drivers of new viewers, so you want your video there.
But, if your video’s got butterfingers of the viewer, YouTube will stop passing you the ball.
But, if your video’s got butterfingers of the viewer, YouTube will stop passing you the ball.
So how do you catch more viewers and take 'em into the end zone for a slam dunk hole in one?
HOWto increase watch time
BE A HOOKER1
BE A HOOKER1
Hook your viewers right away with a cool shot, a question, a cliffhanger, or something intriguing.
PRODUCTION VALUE2
PRODUCTION VALUE2
Make sure your video looks and sounds good. You don’t have to be Stevie Spielberg to afford a decent mic or some lights, but if you invest a little more in your videos, viewers will too.
Pacing4
Pacing4
Keep your pacing and editing tight and don’t be afraid to cut things. What do you think happened to tip #3?
Rethink intros5
Rethink intros5
Go easy on the intro. Most videos don’t need ‘em, but if you must have one, make it short and play it after a quick teaser.
Check your metrics6
Check your metrics6
Check your attention metrics by video and see what keeps viewers watching and what doesn’t.
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