When Does YouTube Start Promoting Small Channels? EXPLAINED!

Summary

This video outlines the journey of growing a small YouTube channel and how YouTube's algorithm promotes content. The creator discusses how YouTube's view system is exponential, with impressions growing over time as videos gain traction. Success isn't instant, and video quality plays a crucial role in gaining impressions. Regular uploads, improving video quality, and understanding metrics like CTR and average view duration are key to sustaining growth. The creator emphasizes the importance of persistence and regularly uploading quality content to get recommended by YouTube, even if results take time.

Takeaways

• 😀 YouTube promotes small channels gradually by giving them impressions in small portions that grow over time.
• 😀 The process of gaining views is exponential, starting with small impressions and eventually scaling up to thousands.
• 😀 YouTube's algorithm promotes videos that have high-quality production, not necessarily dependent on expensive equipment.
• 😀 Regular uploads help keep the channel active and maintain visibility in YouTube's recommendations, boosting older videos as well.
• 😀 CTR (click-through rate) can drop as impressions increase, but this doesn't mean the video is performing poorly. It reflects wider exposure.
• 😀 More videos lead to more impressions, which can help a channel 'blow up' if the videos are of good quality.
• 😀 Consistency is key: uploading regularly is essential to keeping the channel in YouTube's algorithm, preventing videos from 'dying.'
• 😀 The moment YouTube starts recommending a video is unpredictable but can happen when a channel hits a critical mass of views.
• 😀 Videos on YouTube are interdependent, where new content can bring fresh impressions to older videos, helping them stay relevant.
• 😀 It is important to create videos that are interesting, clickable, and appealing to your target audience to keep gaining traction.
• 😀 YouTube doesn’t start promoting a channel at a specific moment; instead, growth occurs when the algorithm finds your channel’s target audience.

Q & A

When does YouTube start promoting small channels?

YouTube doesn’t have a specific moment when it starts promoting a small channel. Promotion happens gradually over time, starting with small impressions that increase as the algorithm identifies your content's potential. The promotion process is exponential, growing as your videos perform better and attract more viewers.

What do I need to do to boost my channel in YouTube's algorithm?

The key to boosting your channel in YouTube's algorithm is producing high-quality content and uploading regularly. While creating a single great video may start the process, consistently making engaging videos that improve over time helps the algorithm better understand your channel and target audience.

How does YouTube determine when to start promoting a video?

YouTube starts promoting a video when it detects that the content is engaging enough to attract more viewers. Initially, the video will receive small impressions, and as it garners more views, YouTube increases the impressions. If the video performs well (based on metrics like CTR and view duration), YouTube will recommend it more actively.

Why did my CTR drop when my video started getting more impressions?

As your video gains more impressions and reaches a larger, more competitive audience, the CTR (Click-Through Rate) naturally drops. This is because the video is now competing against other content for clicks. A lower CTR in this context is normal and doesn’t necessarily indicate poor performance.

What is the relationship between CTR and average view duration?

CTR and average view duration are both key metrics for YouTube’s algorithm to evaluate your content. However, while CTR reflects how clickable your video is, the average view duration shows how engaging your content is once viewers click. Both metrics should improve over time to enhance your video’s chances of being promoted.

How does YouTube’s algorithm promote videos?

YouTube’s algorithm promotes videos based on their performance over time. It starts by giving small impressions and testing the video with limited viewers. As the video performs well—based on metrics like CTR and average view duration—the algorithm gradually increases the number of impressions, leading to more recommendations and views.

How can I improve my chances of YouTube promoting my channel?

To increase your chances of being promoted by YouTube, focus on creating high-quality videos and uploading consistently. Each new video provides YouTube with fresh impressions and helps build a clearer picture of your target audience. The more you improve your videos, the higher your chances of success.

What role does consistency play in YouTube promotion?

Consistency is crucial in YouTube promotion. Regular uploads keep the algorithm engaged with your content and help grow your audience. If you stop uploading, even for a short time, your previous videos may lose momentum and visibility. Consistent, high-quality uploads help build long-term growth and visibility on the platform.

What should I do if my videos aren’t getting views?

If your videos aren't getting views, don’t panic. YouTube’s algorithm needs time to find your audience. Keep producing good content, analyze what works, and improve your videos over time. As your channel grows, YouTube will eventually find and promote your videos to the right audience.

How do new videos impact older videos on my channel?

New videos can help revive older videos by bringing in fresh impressions and driving more traffic to your entire channel. When you upload new content, it can create a 'snowball effect,' where older videos also get recommended due to the new content's performance. Regular uploads help maintain visibility for both new and older videos.