In a recent video interview, YouTube Liaison René Ritchie spoke with Todd Beaupré, YouTube’s Senior Director of Growth & Discovery, to discuss the platform’s recommendation system functions and what creators can expect this year. Their discussion revealed how time of day, device type, viewer satisfaction, and the advent of large language models (LLMs) are reshaping … Read more
Instead of counting the number of clicks or views a video gets, YouTube’s algorithms focus on ensuring viewers are happy with what they watch. This article examines how YouTube’s algorithms work to help users find videos they like and keep them watching for longer. We’ll explain how YouTube selects videos for different parts of its … Read more
As YouTube continues its push into ecommerce, it’s launching an ‘Affiliate Hub’ to make it easier for channels to earn affiliate marketing income. The Affiliate Hub, integrated into the YouTube app, is a central place to browse top affiliate partners, commission rates, promotional offers, and even request product samples. It’s one of several new shopping … Read more
In a recent interview, Rene Ritchie, YouTube’s creator liaison, sat down with Todd Beaupre, YouTube’s growth and discovery lead, to discuss the algorithm’s future and its implications for creators in 2023. Beaupre shares many insights that can help content creators understand and navigate YouTube. This candid Q&A uncovers vital details, such as: The importance of … Read more
