Blog

Analytics

We take a deep dive into the data, metrics, and analytics you need to know about your video content as a YouTube creator.

A YouTube Studio analytics screen with a large red magnet attracting 3D YouTube icons, symbolizing strong audience retention on YouTube and the ability to pull viewers in and keep them engaged.
Easy ways to boost audience retention on YouTube
Avatar photo
Andy Davidson
December 4, 2025
3D illustration of an hourglass filled with sand and floating YouTube play icons, symbolizing YouTube average view duration and the importance of keeping viewers watching over time.
YouTube average view duration: Why it matters and how to improve it
Avatar photo
Andy Davidson
October 2, 2025
YouTube Shorts view count update: A black background with the words "Views" "9.8K" and "This Changes Everything."
YouTube Shorts view count update: What creators need to know about the new metrics
Avatar photo
Andy Davidson
June 10, 2025
Youtube analytics - graphs overlaid on a YouTube play button with a graphical render of a laptop with an analytics screen open.
Understanding YouTube Analytics: How to Measure Your Content Performance
Avatar photo
TubeBuddy
February 5, 2025
A graphic showing a search bar over a magnifying glass with a lightbulb in the lens. Intended to convey the idea of YouTube keyword research.
Advanced Keyword Research Techniques for YouTube in 2025
Avatar photo
TubeBuddy
January 22, 2025
YouTube algorithm explained: A YouTube play button logo on a blurred background of 1s and 0s to represent the YouTube algorithm.
YouTube Algorithm Explained: 5 Things You need to Know
Avatar photo
TubeBuddy
January 9, 2025
YouTube Channel Year in Review 2024
Get Your YouTube Year in Review 2024
Avatar photo
TubeBuddy
December 5, 2024
YouTube algorithm hacks delivering dog treats to hungry dogs
Three YouTube Algorithm Hacks to Target Your Audience
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 16, 2024
How to use YouTube Analytics
How to Mine YouTube Analytics to Understand Your Audience and Grow Your Channel
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 11, 2024
Is Tubebuddy worth it
Is TubeBuddy Worth It? Let’s Look at the Data
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 10, 2024
how much does youtube shorts pay for 1 million views? Shorts logo as an ATM spilling money
How Much YouTube Shorts Pay for 1 Million Views in 2026 (Real Case Study)
Andrew Moore-Crispin
March 27, 2024
TubeBuddy Helps Creators grow faster on YouTube
By the Numbers: TubeBuddy Helps Creators Grow Faster on YouTube
Andrew Moore-Crispin
November 28, 2023