How to Increase YouTube Watch Time & Average View Duration

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@somycolleaguescantfindme]

It's me again. Hope this helps :) 14:19 Tip #1 - Craft a Powerful Hook 14:50 Tip #2 - Talk Fast / Video Editing 16:05 Tip #3 - Use a Script or Outline 16:42 Tip #4 - Trim the Fluff 17:54 Tip #5 - Add Visuals 18:39 Tip #6 - Use Drama, Conflict, Open Loops, and Curiosity 20:00 Tip #7 - Build Your Personal Brand and Reputation See you in my next video

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[@oeunouch]

@@shahbazrasheed233 Great video

[@JamesKerLindsay]

So many great tips, as always. I started watching you when I was planning to start my channel. Two years later and with almost 30k subscribers and 1.5 million views I’m still learning so much from you. Thank you.

[@afrikaniz3d]

This is honestly the hardest part of the game, but getting it right makes such a noticeable difference.

[@Waineswrld]

Yes it is... But we have to keep pushing

[@StockholmViews]

your 100% right

[@OldSchoolDanceFitness]

Absolutely!!!

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[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

I've saved this video in a Playlist called KZbin Tips for myself to reference this over and over. Audience retention and average view duration has been my biggest struggle.

[@sixman99]

Invaluable content. Thanks so much! 2 weeks on YT, 14 videos in, 1 video a day. 105 Subs, 385 hours watched, average view duration 3:50 (14-18min long videos). I will apply some of these tips and come back and let you know how I did!

[@mattmurph]

I've found that if I can get people past 30 seconds, I've got them for the whole video. So the opening hook, payoff, and credibility statements are insanely important. Sounds like I need to add a 2nd hook at the 30 second mark. Great vid Think!

[@OtherKindsofMoney]

I’m excited that my videos started getting ranked. I’m slowly but surely figuring out this KZbin game

[@MrCruz_TEDM]

Heck yea! Keep it up!!

[@Xi.Wang得到正能量]

I started a month ago, 4 videos so far, 5 subscribers (and 1 of them is a friend😅), 5.2 hours of total watch time, and 3 :24 AVD (my videos are 15-20mins long). I was feeling a little deflated about these stats but your video helped put things in perspective. I will focus on making my videos better and better each time with your tips!

[@AlexanderGeorge]

My average is around 35-38 % ... really low. I'm actively working now to increase it. Thanks for the vid.

[@JoshNunnyt]

Mine's even lower 28%! I'm managing to slowly increase that though and these tips will help.

[@Whateverwhatever648]

Mine is 20 - 30 percent

[@RubyGemmaa]

I really needed this! Thank you so much! I always thought making longer videos was better, but now I can see how building a reputation first is much more important for growth 😊

[@GarnerGrowth]

This was helpful. My watch time is the only thing holding me back from monetization and now I have more clarity of why I've been in this limbo for so long. Its hard to make wellness content super engaging but I'll find a way!

[@subhblogging8940]

Watch time is the king! A creator who keeps the audience engaged is awesome 🌟🎉

[@oeunouch]

Mr. BEAST! HINT

[@calibergamer2796]

Ive been on youtube for 4 years now and ive been noticing that im not doing very well these videos have been helping me grow just a tiny bit. I now have 30 subs and 44 videos. Wish me luck. 🙏

[@ConsistentAsh]

Don't be discouraged if you don't hit the 50-60% , I hit between 35-45% all the time, and even though I am a small KZbinr , KZbin is pushing out my content more and more and as I get better , my new duration is starting to become more on average 40-55% It takes time cause you have to get better as you go along. Keep going everyone.

[@ModernAstroGuru]

I just stated my channel in Aug. your channel has provided such a good source of insight on how to be successful on KZbin. I can’t thank you a enough. 🙏🏾

[@grimmleighsfiends6546]

Great tips, thank you for the information! I just got started three weeks ago, and I'm really happy with the results so far! Watching your content and some great stuff from a few other content creators, I have been able to attract about 160 subs so far, and just posted my seventh video this morning! I'm just focusing on making each piece of content a little better, and sticking to my posting schedule. Thanks again for all you do, you (and folks like you) have really helped me educate myself as I learn this process! Have a great day!

[@GMAceM]

Every time I see tips on the hook I just look back to my last video and how amazing I feel that hook was. 22 seconds, fast paced, super fun hook that I’m really proud of. Even if it’s not my most viewed video (yet) it’s definitely a sign that I’ve come a long way in my editing and that I’m striving for that 1% better with every video. :)

[@CreativeCashflow1]

Just hit 500.. my biggest advice to anyone trying to grow is to be consistent, know your audience & be 100% your true authentic self.

[@BusinessTipsWithYulianna]

Powerful hook and right to the point are the most effective ways to increase audience watch time.

[@MrDudePatrol]

I have about 20 videos, and no subscribers. But you do add a lot of value to me. I have learned a lot from you and your team.

[@jamesbullock8037]

It's a tough gig dude, let me bump you up a sub 👍

[@LucianoLopesLima]

The Tip Four is extremely important, I'm making this tip in practice and my last videos now have an AVD 3x more than before. Thank you so much for these tips 😊👍

[@SECYBERSAFE]

This is the most difficult thing to do on youtube. But I am happy to learn from you.

[@SECYBERSAFE]

@Vibrant Sounds thanks, I guess.

[@Gen-X-Memories]

I just started studying this retention factor for my small channel at 292 subs. It has been the weakest part of my channel so far. After watching this video it became very clear why my last video has done a lot worse than on retention and why it has gotten less views. It was way to long at just over 30 minutes when all of my other videos had been between 10-20 minutes. There is absolutely no question that YT rewards and promotes videos that keep people watching for longer. I will also follow your editing advice and cut out the "and uhs" which I am bad about doing. Thanks for this valuable information and I have subbed to your channel.

[@factome8148]

Thanks Mate. My Channel is growing just because of you. You are putting great efforts in people's life. Stay Blessed

[@LifeByAbe]

Thanks for the tips Sean. I am following your tips to grow my channel. Now around 900 followers and committed to upload more and better videos!

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

63 videos and 438 subscribers. I’m definitely proud of my self and I’ve came a long way. Hard work will pay off!

[@teslasavvy9039]

Every time you upload you become better and Better thanks for the tips

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I'm at 1140 subscribers and 50 videos so far! Thanks for all your tips 🎉🎉 You're the channel I watched most often to get to this point and I also have your book! Good stuff ❤️

[@gencrypto]

Watch time is huge for getting KZbin to suggest your videos. Thanks for the tips on how to improve!

[@GOLDEN_WAVE]

Amazing, Sean. You’re the logarithm.

[@TheGroundedPsychic]

Thank you! This is incredibly helpful... and I have rewound it several times!

[@TedPatrickBaird]

Whats up Sean! I'm checking in from Everett, WA. I currently have 76 subscribers and have posted 3 videos. Thank you so much for your tips. I love the part about speed dating. Keeping my videos precise in the beginning to build a reputation.

[@boomersoutdoors8898]

Thank you for this video! Feeling stuck and hoping to get some new inspiration. You Tubing is hard work! But we love it! We have 85 subscribers and been doing this since 2020.

[@Spyfan47]

people have absolutely no patience

[@SteelFlesher]

due to tiktok

[@Keyboundco]

it’s really sad…

[@jasonlawrence6773]

I started posting videos 10 days ago. I have posted 8 videos and I currently have 13 subscribers. This information was very helpful. Thanks so much.

[@50PlusWarriorFitness]

Thanks Sean! Great video and new subscriber here. One thing I'm still not quite clear on. I have a fitness channel that I got serious about building only 3 months ago. I only have 230 subscribers, and I've done a little over 100 videos. I know that I still have so much to learn. Long question...My long challenge videos that record me doing like 1000 reps in 30 minutes or whatever, will get like 1,000+ views quickly, but out of 30 minutes of content, only about 2 minutes is viewed. That's about a 6% view duration. Makes sense, as no one will sit through 30 minutes of someone doing a repetitious fitness challenge on a video. My short tutorial videos on how to do an exercise, or short challenge videos are like 3 minutes long, but they will get at least 2+ minutes out of 3 minutes of audience retention, or almost 70% view retention, but only get about 100 views. Now, as to watch time (which KZbin cares about) the long video is hardly watched, but totals 1000 views x 2 minutes = 2000 minutes. However, most of the short video is watched and holds attention, but gets only 100 views x 2 minutes = 200 minutes. So would KZbin want me to make longer videos with low viewer retention that get a lot of views, or shorter videos that don't get near as many views, but holds the audience retention? Ultimately, it's viewer satisfaction and providing value to the audience that is important, but how does KZbin look at this issue? Thanks, Jack.

[@Geeks4x4]

Love this channel, you guys have helped me a ton, I wish I could afford to go deeper in the classes but just can't right now. It's been a slow grind for me but I have 619 subs and have posted 97 videos! Just picking up the camera and recording!

[@Divine17777]

This is awesome advice you are so crafty! Thanks for teaching and assisting me in my journey to KZbin greatness!💜🙌🏽🥰

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[@NipherKandie]

Thanks for your videos, they have been of great help as I just recently started my channel. The grind is hard but learning by the day🙂

[@luckotheirishfishingguides9737]

Again this video is so helpful! I have a channel about my guide service and fishing for White Bass, Stripers and Hybrid Stripers in North Texas. I have published 92 videos in a little over a year. I currently have 739 subscribers and because of this video I can already tell that my instructional and cooking videos have the highest viewer retention. Your video are going to be a huge part of my success on KZbin!

[@sashacamara8084]

this honestly helped a lot and Im definitely gonna use these tips to help grow my channel

[@MariaMilenovasArt]

I mean… I was just peacefully drawing and trying to listen to ur vid while drawing, but my eyes glued to the screen since the intro wtf 😂😂😂😂

[@roycemensah2641]

Hey Sean, thanks for your tutorial on this topic. It's really appreciate your kindness and concern for new beginners like myself.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Glad to help! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@roycemensah2641]

@@ThinkMediaTV Sean, tnx for the reply and I am glad you did. I know I am not doing things right but as a beginner, I am willing to learn until I get it done right so please help.

[@GrowYourWealth101]

Its true. My last video had a retention rate over 50% and my views and watchtime spiked for that video. 🙏

[@SoundEnergyAlchemist]

this was so helpful thank you ! I had a light bulb moment :-D

[@Koreaniya]

Getting views is most difficult thing for a new KZbinr 😳 I feeling it for that I'm here 🙂🙂

[@gailneal]

I will upload my 21st video on Sunday. Started in February

[@Oggiesilverfitness]

763 subscribers with 87 videos. I have been using more B roll because of the excellent supplies from Canva Pro. It is the hook at the beginning that I need to work on.

[@lavenderinbloomflowerfarm1420]

I have 3 videos and 33 subscribers, so I’m an absolute newbie. Thanks for the great advice, as always!

[@__.Sara.__]

I appreciate your channel. This advice is so valuable!

[@HappyHomeLibrary]

Thank you so much, Sean !❤️ God bless.🙏🏼

[@snugglesdbear676]

I always come to your channel to answer my concerns. You get right to the point and always give me a lot of actionable information in just a short time. Thank you and Yes I will keep coming back!!

[@ChoppedByTPodcast]

Literally studying this right now! Thanks for the info! ChoppedByT Podcast to the moon!

[@lexisworld7021]

Thanks so much for all this information. Learn so much from this channel thank you but it’s hard

[@BREEZYM6015]

I have consistently low watch time and audience retention. My average view duration is12 to 33 seconds with the average length of my videos being around 11 minutes which is terrible audience retention and view duration. My channel has always just been a hobby so while I would like to increase the view duration and audience retention; it's not that big of a deal to me.

[@vancefamilypassivebusiness8645]

I only got 1 video! BUT I’m using all these tips, thanks Sean! Already changing the way I make videos 😀

[@Namtrendingvideos]

This is super helpful for small KZbinrs! Thank you for sharing as always Sean🙌

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Excellent points with making videos stronger. Take out the fluff, shorter is better and more powerful to hold an audience, cut to the chase. All some graphics or B roll video to spice up engagement. Wonderful tips, thank you very much!!

[@oeunouch]

Its something people don't utilize enough!

[@Veg-Food]

Great info @Sean, just bought your book on Amazon. Thanks for all the wisdom.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*Thanks to YOU Guy's I've REACHED 1K Subs and that's thanks too you and your Advice and Videos. The Value I get out of your Videos is INVALUABLE. My Next Goal is 1.5K by the end of the Fall.*

[@jingjingcoming]

Thanks to Think Media, love your videos and learning on and on. Your team really help us alot.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Awesome! Thanks for that feedback!!

[@tbeauty9147]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing that wonderful information.

[@readinginthelairlunadrakon8028]

great video, with great tips as always. I'm still trying to get comfortable filming at home around family. as i like to be creative alone. any tips on that?

[@ThePinkTeachingMama]

Thank you so much for all the helpful tips!👏 I will DEFINITELY implement these in my next videos!👌😊

[@EmergeKenyaTV]

I'm still learning. Thanks for the pointers!!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You got this!

[@SoarPro]

Thank you for the tips. I currently have 540 subs and posted 68 videos in total (half were uploads, half were livestreams)

[@DavesWaysToMakeMoney]

Thanks for sharing these tips on how to increase watch time on KZbin. I learned a lot from this video

[@DiabeticosTv]

Sean cracked me up on the Kardashian drama part...

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

Dang you are being very transparent about how much you are making and how many views you are getting. I’m always curious about these numbers on other channels.

[@DrCatherineNgahu]

Great value. Thank you

[@pranshul67]

thank you for the valuable lessons

[@JDavisGuitar]

I have been at this since September 2023 so a little over seven months now. My average retention is a minute and a half out of eight minutes. I post consistently and I’m always trying to perfect things. Hopefully, one of these days I will get the view duration over 50%

[@MaraNMom]

Thank you for your encouraging and supportive content because it definitely can get discouraging at times. We are a new channel about food, arcade, and travel. The hardest part of the analytics to see is the view time. 🤥😭 128 subscribers and growing every day and it's because we had some good luck with 1 video in particular that has helped boost the views and subs. The challenging thing now is to get people to watch all the way through and also, the other videos!

[@cynthiaware4623]

You guys are so awesome thank you so much for all the info I have been watching you for about two months and I'm just about ready thanks again for making everything so clear easy-to-understand all the education and knowledge I so appreciate it also thanks for all the positive my question I'm Cynthia aka CJ

[@mariesaito9296]

Great tips, thank you for the information

[@lukeanddaleigh]

Thank you so much for this great information, Sean! I always learn so much from your channel.

[@markmywordss]

Very informative vid. thanks. helpful to smaller youtubers like myself.

[@bih.outdoor]

I have MTB dashboard channel and all of my videos have hokey stick curve with about 1,7% retention xD Now I am trying to visit more interesting destinations and add subtitles as video narration because it is hard to drive and talk, and afterwards I remember more interesting things to say than during the ride. Just testing new things

[@JirehTorres]

Thank you for this Sean!

[@JYJY174]

Thank you so much ... very helpful 😊😊😊😊😊

[@calebc3188]

I saw the revenue for that and I knew KZbinrs made a lot but that just blew my mind it was THAT much.

[@AussieWalks]

Thanks Sean - great video!!

[@uplifting365]

I’ve posted 97 videos and I have a 107 subscribers. Thank You for all your advice Sean.

[@saintvalue.]

Thank you very much, for this tips, you so incredibly and amazing

[@LisaEicholtz]

What's your take on end screens --- are they necessary or should they be at the end of videos or are they not used anymore?

[@Centinym]

Trying to get ppl to watch for an hour is very difficult. Not looking for success - just want to learn to become an effective speaker and overcoming my stutter - this makes for good practice. How long people listen is the only metric I care about because it tells me what I'm doing right/wrong.

[@TotalHorseMedia]

Loved the quick paced “B” roll during your intro!!! Great info also. Thanks! Total Horse Media

[@TotalHorseMedia]

My channel ,“Total Horse Media”, has the mission to save horse lovers Time, Energy, Money ,& Pain while training their horses and maintaining their farms. 85% of horse owners in America are women. So, my target audience is female back yard horse owners 25 years and above old plus owners of small boarding facilities. I started this channel in May 2021. So far I’ve produced 11 videos. As of today I have 314 subscribers.

[@TheHikerBikerzScotland]

New adventure channel mainly mountain biking and climbing Scottish munros, just learned editing and learning speaking/being in front of camera (overcomig my biggest fear). Getting a drone soon and speaking more! 59 videos 39 subs over1000+ on some videos- working on it, excellent video!

[@JohnnyInspiration]

Thanks so much for this info. Keep it going...👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

This is such amazing info...thank you so very much, Sean!!! So appreciated, as I have just restarted posting, lately...Enjoy your day!...HUGZ...XOXO

[@ClingingToTime1204]

Thanks 😊 for sharing this video. Give me tips to better my video.

[@szmsz]

hi i just started my channel and I'm optimistic weil . I already have 77 subscribers . thanks for good information Sean 😊😊

[@gotimeafl2022]

I definitely needed this video. Thanks Sean for all you do and the whole Think media team. Closing in on 200 subs and 50K views. Just need to engage my audience on staying longer in my niche. I’m gonna keep grinding.💪

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You got this! Keep pushing forward!!

[@appydavecoding]

What software are you using to share your screen? I'm on a MAC so I'm interested in doing the same thing for programmer vidoes.

[@jillmoniz1885]

Thanks for watching you guys rock you are my go to for info

[@LilCraftyNook]

For the amount of views I have, my AVD is pretty good. It’s gotta be the thumbnail, but it’s driving me crazy finding what’s going to drive it home!!

[@_ControverC_]

I feel effected by this heavy and I hope this advice works. I've been going down in watch time recently and I can't figure out why. I am a gaming channel so I would think a lot of engagement comes from the game I'm playing, and I do commentary with it. Is it just to long to watch? Am I not talking enough? Maybe showing to much? I have no idea because no one really says anything in the comments, but the analytics shows how bad they a truly doing as of recent. Any helpful advice would provide me with maybe a better understanding. I'm not expecting to blow up over night, but I would at least want to be entertaining enough for my audience.

[@jamesbullock8037]

Right now I need the audience before the retention 😂 If you stay on my channel page long enough you can hear crickets...

[@chrisknorr4579]

Such good tips. Thank you Sean!