Aug 18
YouTube Will Count Views From the First Frame: What Changes on August 24, 2026
From August 24, 2026, YouTube will count public views from the first frame. Here is what changes for creators, Google Ads, analytics and monetization.
Aug 12
YouTube Doubles Monetization Thresholds in 2027: What Creators Need to Know
From February 1, 2027, new YouTube Partner Program applicants will need 8,000 qualified watch hours or 20 million qualified Shorts views. Here’s what changes, who is affected, and how creators can prepare.
Dec 11
The Science of Retention
Understanding the psychology, physics and strategy behind why viewers stay — and why they leave Introduction: Attention Is No Longer the Currency — Retention Is For most creators, the obsession is still the same: views, views, views. But the platforms — especially YouTube — no longer operate on views as a primary metric. The real […]
Dec 03
Clarity, Cognitive Load, and First-Second Battle in Modern Videos
Why Clarity Is the Core Commodity of Digital Attention In the economy of digital attention, clarity has become the rarest—and most valuable—resource. Creators often assume their biggest challenge is competition: millions of videos published daily, thousands of new creators entering the platform, algorithmic volatility, increasingly fragmented audiences. And while all of this is undeniably true, […]
Nov 15
How to Create a 1-Hour Video for YouTube Watch Time Campaigns
Many clients, especially musicians or content creators, approach us at Best YouTube Views to purchase YouTube Watch Time services. This service is an excellent way to boost the watch hours required to meet YouTube’s monetization criteria. However, a common question arises: A closely related aspect is covered in The Science of Retention. “What if my […]
May 15
Why YouTube Watch Time Not Updating?
YouTube watch time is a crucial metric for content creators, as it influences your video’s ranking and monetization eligibility. However, sometimes you may notice that your watch time is not updating as expected. Here are some common reasons and solutions for this issue: A closely related aspect is covered in The Science of Retention. […]
May 15
Can You Check YouTube Watch Time?
Yes, you can check YouTube watch time, and it is an essential metric for understanding your channel’s performance and audience engagement. Here’s a detailed guide on how to check and analyze your YouTube watch time: What is YouTube Watch Time? YouTube watch time is the total amount of time viewers spend watching your videos. It’s […]
May 14
What are the YouTube Watch Time Requirements for Monetization?
Current YouTube monetization requires 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 valid public watch hours or 10M Shorts views. From February 1, 2027, new applicants will face higher 8,000-hour or 20M-Shorts thresholds.
Jan 23
Underperforming videos can hurt your Youtube channel?
In this article, we will try to understand why on YouTube some videos have worse performance than others published on the same channel and how to fix the situation. Because the answer to the question posed by the title, unfortunately, is simple and immediate: Yes, if your videos are not performing well, it can hurt […]
