YouTube Watch Time
Watch Time is arguably THE most important metric on YouTube right now, and creators won’t be able to monetize their content without 4000 hours of it. But what is it and how can creators increase the amount of Watch Time their videos attract? We keep you updated on the best practices around Watch Time, and how you can increase how much your video content generates.
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YouTube Watch Time: 7 Ways to Reach 4,000 Hours and Monetize Your Channel
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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YouTube Monetization: Which Videos Count Toward 4,000 Hours of Watch Time?
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Art of YouTube Storytelling: A Secret Path to More Watch Time
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Monday, December 19, 2022
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5 Ways to Increase YouTube Watch Time on Any Video
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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How to Increase Audience Retention on Every YouTube Video
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Monday, June 28, 2021
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How to Double Your YouTube Watch Time by Looping Shorts
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Quality Watch Time: YouTube's New Metric Could Change Everything
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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YouTube Watch Time: The Secret Sauce to More YouTube Views and Subscribers
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Monday, March 18, 2019
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I Didn't Get 4000 Watch Time Hours on YouTube... Do I Need To Start Again?
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
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How to Get 4000 Hours Watch Time on YouTube So You Can Monetize Your Videos
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Monday, January 29, 2018