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YouTube Channel Marketing Flashcards

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  1. What is a YouTube 'Shorts' video and what is its maximum length?

    Answer: A vertical short-form video, up to 60 seconds

    YouTube Shorts are vertical short-form videos up to 60 seconds long, designed for mobile viewing and displayed in a dedicated Shorts feed to compete with TikTok and Instagram Reels.

  2. What does 'subscriber velocity' mean in the context of YouTube channel growth?

    Answer: The rate at which a channel is gaining new subscribers over a period of time

    Subscriber velocity measures the rate of new subscriber acquisition over time, and a high velocity can signal to the YouTube algorithm that a channel is trending and worth promoting.

  3. Which YouTube Studio tool allows creators to see exactly which moment in a video causes the most viewer drop-off?

    Answer: Audience retention graph

    The audience retention graph in YouTube Studio shows the percentage of viewers watching at each moment of a video, revealing exact drop-off points where engagement falls.

  4. What is the purpose of YouTube's 'End Screens' feature?

    Answer: To display clickable elements in the last 5–20 seconds of a video promoting other videos, playlists, or channel subscriptions

    End Screens are interactive elements added to the final 5–20 seconds of a video that direct viewers to other videos, playlists, channels, or subscription prompts, extending session watch time.

  5. What is a 'community post' on YouTube used for in channel marketing?

    Answer: Sharing text, images, polls, and updates with subscribers between video uploads

    Community posts allow YouTube creators to engage their audience between video uploads by sharing text updates, images, GIFs, polls, and links, maintaining channel visibility and engagement.

  6. Which YouTube metric represents the percentage of viewers who click on a video after seeing its thumbnail in impressions?

    Answer: Click-through rate (CTR)

    Click-through rate (CTR) is the percentage of thumbnail impressions that convert into views, and improving it is key to expanding a video's reach via algorithmic distribution.