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362: The YouTube Algorithm Explained (2025 Update)

The Think Media Podcast

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Understanding YouTube Impressions and Algorithms

This chapter explores the significance of impressions on YouTube and their impact on video views, emphasizing analytics like click-through rates and viewer duration over traditional performance metrics. It delves into YouTube's traffic sources, including search functionalities and browsing features, revealing how different factors like thumbnails influence viewer engagement. Additionally, the discussion highlights strategic content distribution, the algorithm's role in recommending videos, and the importance of nurturing successful traffic sources for creators.

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