GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2023
Must-Know Youtube Kpis [Latest Report]
Highlights: The Most Important Youtube Kpis
- 1. Views
- 2. Watch Time
- 3. Average View Duration
- 4. Subscriber Growth
- 5. Audience Retention
- 6. Click-Through Rate (CTR)
- 7. Likes and Dislikes
- 8. Comments
- 9. Shares
- 10. Traffic Sources
- 11. Demographics
- 12. Playback Locations
- 13. Subscriber-to-View Ratio
- 14. Revenue and Earnings
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Youtube Kpis: Our Guide
In the ever-changing digital landscape, understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) is vital for mastering YouTube marketing. Our latest report delves into the most crucial YouTube KPIs that every marketer needs to track. Gain invaluable insights and amplify your channel success with our expert analysis on these must-know performance metrics.
Views
The total number of times a video has been watched. This is a primary KPI for measuring the popularity and reach of a video.
Watch Time
The total amount of time spent watching a video. This KPI is crucial for measuring user engagement and helps YouTube determine how well a video is performing.
Average View Duration
The average time spent watching a video by each viewer. This KPI provides insights into how engaging and relevant your content is to your audience.
Subscriber Growth
The total number of new subscribers gained over a specific period.
Audience Retention
The percentage of your video watched before viewers leave, indicating content engagement and if viewers watch fully or drop off early.
Click-Through Rate
The ratio of clicks on a video’s thumbnail to the number of impressions (times the thumbnail was shown).
Likes And Dislikes
The number of positive (likes) and negative (dislikes) reactions your video receives. These KPIs provide insight into your audience’s perception of your content.
Comments
The number of comments left by viewers on your video. This KPI is an indicator of audience engagement and potential feedback for your content.
Shares
The number of times your video has been shared on social media or other platforms.
Traffic Sources
The channels through which viewers find your videos, such as YouTube search, suggested videos, or external sources.
Demographics
Viewer data including age, gender, and location, which can help you tailor content to better serve your target audience.
Playback Locations
The types of devices and platforms viewers use to watch your videos (e.g., YouTube app on mobile devices, embedded on websites).
Subscriber-To-View Ratio
The number of subscribers divided by the total number of views, expressed as a percentage.
Revenue And Earnings
For monetized channels, data on generated revenue, ad performance, and earnings from YouTube’s Partner Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How we write these articles
We have not conducted any studies ourselves. Our article provides a summary of all the statistics and studies available at the time of writing. We are solely presenting a summary, not expressing our own opinion. We have collected all statistics within our internal database. In some cases, we use Artificial Intelligence for formulating the statistics. The articles are updated regularly. See our Editorial Guidelines.