Have you ever wondered why YouTube is still using an archaic system to measure the number of views a video has? There are many reasons for this, most of which have to do with how YouTube evolved into what it is today.
However, there are also some very good reasons why this archaic system has been maintained that go beyond just YouTube’s history as a company. But first, let’s dive into the basics of how the counts for YouTube views work nowadays.
If The Video Is 6 Seconds, Then 1/10 Of A Second Is Not That Much
If you have a video that’s only 6 seconds long, then 1/10 of a second is not that much time. However, if your video is 30 seconds long and someone stops watching after 10 seconds because they don’t like it–that’s bad!
You want to make sure that no matter how long or short your videos are (and even if they’re different lengths), all viewers get to watch at least 90% before leaving. This means that all of your videos should last at least 30 seconds unless they’re so short (like 6-second ads) that there isn’t enough time for someone to leave before reaching 90%.
Some People Are Not Interested In Watching But Would Like To Get A Reward
Not everyone is interested in watching YouTube videos but would like to get some kind of reward for their actions. For example, if you were a developer who wanted people’s attention on your website, you could pay them money when they visit or view certain content.
This would allow people who are not interested in watching videos (but still want rewards) an opportunity to participate in something profitable for both parties involved.
Ask Someone Who Has Worked With YouTube Or Who Has Done Content Marketing
But if you want to be sure, ask someone who has worked with YouTube or who has done content marketing before. If they say yes, then you’re probably a view. If they say no and they know what they’re talking about–like an experienced content marketer–then it’s probably not a view.
The best way to check if they are real YouTube views is to check if they are from known countries and on the same device. Most of the time, fake views come from India or the U.S., but there have been instances where people from Russia, Brazil, France, and Indonesia were buying fake views as well.
The chances of getting real views from these countries are much higher than those of getting them from any other country in the world because these people understand English well enough to know how YouTube works and what kinds of videos will get the most clicks on YouTube.