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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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How to Add Automatic Closed Captioning on YouTube

Vidyard

Unfortunately for creators and marketers, generating views is more challenging than ever due to the ever-increasing competition— around 30,000 hours of content are uploaded on YouTube every hour. In 2022, YouTubers must utilize the latest video tools and learn the platform’s ranking algorithm to stand out against the masses.

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What’s trending on social media? Fall 2023

illumin

Social media is a unique niche of the tech world in that it isn’t just selling a service to people, but supporting existing user behavior with new features and changes. From how social posts are planned and created, to the dimensions and formats of paid ads, the changes made to social media applications are necessary to follow and understand.

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5 YouTube features to use to boost engagement

Sprout Social

The answer is probably “YouTube.” And new YouTube features are making it even more beneficial to marketers and creators—YouTube Shorts topped 1.5 With 51% of consumers anticipating YouTube will be one of the social media platforms they use most this year, it’s a digital space your audience most likely uses.

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13 simple ways to promote your YouTube videos (without spending a fortune)

ConvertKit

Why YouTube video promotion is so important. Step #1: Optimize and promote your YouTube videos. Step #2: Promote your YouTube channel. Step #3: Promote your channel outside of YouTube. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to promote your YouTube videos and grow your audience without spending a fortune.

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Here's Why People Click Out of YouTube Videos [New Data]

Hubspot

With more than 2 billion active users -- or nearly one-third of the global internet audience -- YouTube has become a vital platform used within most video marketing strategies. But, as one of the biggest online platforms, YouTube is also one of the most competitive for brands. Why Consumers Click Out of YouTube Videos.

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Email Marketing vs. Social Media: Is There a Clear Winner?

Optinmonster

Not sure where to start: email marketing vs. social media? Both email and social media marketing are promising channels to grow your business. In this post, we’ll share important insights into email and social media marketing. Which Drives More Sales: Email or Social Media? billion active social media users.