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How the YouTube algorithm works in 2022

Sprout Social

The YouTube algorithm is designed to help viewers find videos they want to watch and maximize long-term viewer satisfaction. Similar to other social media platforms, YouTube’s algorithm has changed as the site has evolved. Here’s what YouTube looks like today: There are now an estimated 2.1 2012: Watch time.

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Facebook vs. YouTube: Which is Better for Live Video?

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

If you are serious about live video streaming, Facebook and YouTube are the most obvious platforms and let’s be honest, the best choices out there. YouTube is not only the world’s largest video platform but the second largest search engine. YouTube has video monetization with their YouTube Partner Program.

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The Stories Behind 5 Social Networks That Never Caught On

Hubspot

What was the first social network you ever joined? While many people will recall it being Facebook or Twitter, others might remember some of the earlier, less popular social networks. A lot these primitive social networks go forgotten, but that doesn't make their stories any less important. 1) Friendster.

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99 Amazing Social Media Statistics and Facts

Brandwatch Marketing

For marketers, knowing the statistics behind the social networks can inform strategy and spend, allowing focused targeting of users. Social media statistics For context, as of April 2018, total worldwide population is 7.6 billion active social media users On average, people have 5.54 billion The internet has 4.2

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121 Amazing Social Media Statistics and Facts

Brandwatch Marketing

For marketers, knowing the statistics behind the social networks can inform strategy and spend, allowing focused targeting of users. Social media statistics. Youtube: 1.5 Social media business statistics. Social networks earned an estimated $8.3 40bn was spent on social network advertising in 2016.

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Welcome to The New Decade of Marketing

Hubspot

In the early 2010s, social networks were only starting to gain traction. Snapchat didn't exist until 2011. Social networks have grown into a foundational aspect of our culture. Video-based platforms like YouTube show no signs of slowing growth––it was the only bright spot in Alphabet's recent earnings report.

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Will Facebook’s $50 Million Gamble Pay Off?

Contently

In 2011, YouTube paid more than $100 million to celebrities, social influencers, and media companies to create 100 exclusive channels on the video platform. More than a year ago, Facebook announced that it was working with “select partners” on a revenue sharing model similar to YouTube, which takes a 45 percent cut.

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