Explanation of our retention statistics for Youtube

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Below you will find the details of our retention statistics for Youtube on Dailyfy.

Youtube retention analysis

  1. Audience Watch Ratio

    • Represented by the dotted blue curve
    • Shows the percentage of viewers who continue to watch the video at each point in its duration
    • Starts at 100% at the beginning and gradually decreases
    • Shows how viewer interest changes throughout the video
  2. Relative Retention Performance

    • Represented by the solid purple curve
    • Compares your video’s retention performance to similar videos on YouTube
    • A rising curve indicates that your video is holding more attention than average
    • A flat or downward curve suggests that viewers lose interest more quickly
  3. Started Watching

    • Represented by the vertical green line
    • Shows the number of people who have started watching the video
    • Gives an idea of the initial appeal of your content
  4. Stopped Watching

    • Represented by the vertical red line
    • Shows exactly when viewers stop watching the video
    • Helps identify weak or less interesting points in your content
  5. Total Segment Impressions

    • Represented by the blue line on the right
    • Shows the total number of times the video was displayed to users
    • Measures the potential reach of your content

Interpretation of the graph:

  • The first moments of the video are crucial: many viewers start watching
  • The retention curve shows that interest is gradually decreasing
  • Some points show peaks where viewers stay longer, indicating particularly engaging moments

Tips to improve retention:

  • Analyze when viewers stop watching
  • Create compelling content from the start
  • Keep the video engaged
  • Use these metrics to refine your content

These metrics help you understand how your audience is interacting with your videos and improve your YouTube content strategy.

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