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YouTube Watch Time

Watch Time is the total amount of time viewers spend watching a video on YouTube, from start to finish. It's a crucial metric for creators, as it directly impacts video ranking and monetization potential.

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Watch Time is a key metric on YouTube that measures the total amount of time that viewers have spent watching a video or a channel. It includes both the complete views of a video as well as the partial views that add up to the total watch time. Watch Time is a crucial metric for YouTube creators as it helps to determine the performance of their content and channel. It is also used by the YouTube algorithm to suggest videos to viewers based on their viewing history and interests. The more Watch Time a video or channel has, the higher it will rank in search results and recommendations.

Example: A video with a high watch time will be recommended to more viewers, potentially increasing its reach and engagement, leading to higher ad revenue for creators.

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How to track Watch Time in Databox?

Databox is a business analytics software that allows you to track and visualize your most important metrics from any data source in one centralized platform.

To track Watch Time using Databox, follow these steps:

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Connect YouTube that contains the metric you want to track
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Select the metric you want to track from the list of available metrics
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Drag and drop the selected metric onto your dashboard
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Watch your dashboard populate in seconds
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Put Watch Time on the Performance screen
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Get Watch Time performance daily with Scorecards or as a weekly digest
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Set Goals to track and improve performance of Watch Time

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