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YouTube Channel Performance
The YouTube Channel Performance dashboard makes it easy to measure video engagement with multiple metrics.
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Watch Time by Video
Watch Time by Video is a metric that measures the total amount of time viewers have spent watching a particular YouTube video, which is a key factor in determining the overall success and popularity of a video on the platform.
With Databox you can track all your metrics from various data sources in one place.
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What is "Watch Time by Video"?
Watch Time by Video is a metric that measures the amount of time viewers spend watching a particular video on YouTube. It takes into account the total duration of a video, and how much of that time people actually watch. This metric is important because it signals viewer engagement and can help creators understand what content is resonating with their audience. Videos with higher Watch Time are more likely to be recommended by YouTube's algorithm, leading to increases in views and subscribers.
Example: A content creator can use the Watch Time by Video metric to analyze which video in a series is most engaging for their audience, allowing them to tailor future content to increase viewer retention.
Visualizations
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Bar and Line Chart
Used to show comparisons between values.
How to track Watch Time by Video 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 by Video using Databox, follow these steps:
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1Connect YouTube that contains the metric you want to track
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2Select the metric you want to track from the list of available metrics
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3Drag and drop the selected metric onto your dashboard
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4Watch your dashboard populate in seconds
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5Put Watch Time by Video on the Performance screen
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6Get Watch Time by Video performance daily with Scorecards or as a weekly digest
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7Set Goals to track and improve performance of Watch Time by Video
GoalsSet Goals to track and improve your performance
ScorecardsGet your daily progress every morning with Scorecards
Metric DigestReceive detailed weekly performance updates
Metric BuilderBuilt your own custom metrics with Metric Builder
Data CalculationsSet Goals to track and improve your performance
Performance ScreenGet instant insights into your top-performing metrics
YouTube Watch Time by Video included in Dashboard Templates 1
YouTube Watch Time by Video included in Report Templates 1
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YouTube Report Template
Use this YouTube report to share important metrics like watch time, average view duration, likes, views by video, and more.
General
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DescriptionWatch Time by Video is a metric that measures the total amount of time viewers have spent watching a particular YouTube video, which is a key factor in determining the overall success and popularity of a video on the platform.
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CategoryVideo Marketing
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SubcategoryTime video
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Date Added2017-06-26
Specification
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Metric Typegeneral
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DimensionalYes
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Decimal DigitsNo
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Currency UnitsNo
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GranularitiesDaily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly.
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Custom Relative PeriodsYes
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Data AvailabilityAt sync, it ranges from 3 years ago to 1 day ago 00:00.
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Retroactive Data UpdatesNewly synced data is merged with existing data, replacing values for matching periods.
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Future Data AvailableNo
Visualization
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Default FormatDuration
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Cumulative GraphYes
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Favorable Trendincreasing
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Media CreativesNo
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ForecastsYes
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BenchmarksNo
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