What YouTube actually rewards
Click-through rate, average view duration, and session time. Optimize for those, not vanity metrics.
The ranking checklist
- Keyword in title (front-loaded)
- Custom thumbnail with high contrast
- First 15 seconds = strong hook
- Chapters
- Description with keywords + links
- Pinned comment + community engagement
- Playlists for session time
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