Analytics & SEO
CTR, watch time, and the unglamorous signals that actually matter.
This category is for creators who want to read their analytics honestly and make changes that actually show up in the numbers.
Back to resourcesWhat you’ll learn here
- How YouTube SEO works in 2025.
- Why CTR collapses small channels.
- How to test titles and thumbnails properly.
Analytics & SEO
How YouTube SEO Actually Works in 2025 (Not What Gurus Say)
The search signals that still matter when you’re small.
Analytics & SEO
Why Your Click-Through Rate Is Killing Your Channel
CTR is a compounding constraint, not a vanity metric.
Analytics & SEO
Titles vs Thumbnails: What Actually Moves the Needle
The split-testing approach that removes guesswork.
Analytics & SEO
Why Viral Videos Rarely Help Small Channels
Virality is not retention. Here’s why the spike fades.
Analytics & SEO
Why Watch Time Beats Everything (Even CTR)
What the algorithm rewards after the click.