A new dataset of 300K viral YouTube videos suggests that faces in thumbnails perform about the same as without them, with larger differences by niche. The post Do Faces Help YouTube Thumbnails? Here’s What The Data Says appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube creators report sudden channel bans for spam policies, with some restored after public outcry. YouTube claims the vast majority of terminations are correct. The post YouTube AI Enforcement Questioned As Channels Get Restored appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Analysts working with top YouTube channels report Shorts older than 30 days receive fewer views. YouTube hasn’t confirmed any algorithm change. The post YouTube Shorts Algorithm May Now Favor Fresh Over Evergreen appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube expands title A/B testing globally to all creators with advanced features. Test up to three titles or title-thumbnail combinations per video. The post YouTube Title A/B Testing Rolls Out Globally To Creators appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube launched its first annual Recap feature showing viewing stats, top channels, and personality types. North America first, global rollout this week. The post YouTube Launches First Annual Recap Feature For All Users appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Pew’s data shows YouTube and Facebook lead U.S. social media use, while TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and Reddit grow and newer platforms remain niche. The post Pew: 84% Of Adults Use YouTube As Platform Growth Continues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube’s Rene Ritchie says the recommendation system relies on audience behavior that only begins once a video is public. Waiting 24–48 hours offers no benefit. The post YouTube Debunks 24-48 Hour Upload Delay Recommendation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube now lets creators filter analytics metrics by organic versus paid traffic, ending confusion about how advertising affects channel performance. The post YouTube Separates Organic & Paid Metrics In Channel Analytics appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

YouTube launched Ask Studio, an AI assistant in YouTube Studio that analyzes channel data to surface comment insights, performance analysis, and content ideas. The post YouTube Introduces ‘Ask Studio’ AI For Channel Analytics appeared first on Search Engine Journal.