YouTube Term

What is Suggested Videos?

Videos YouTube recommends alongside or after other videos.

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Quick definition

Videos YouTube recommends alongside or after other videos.

Definition

Suggested videos are recommendations shown in the sidebar (desktop) or below the player (mobile). High CTR thumbnails are crucial here because your video competes with many others for attention. Suggested video traffic is often the largest source for established channels.

Examples

1Sidebar recommendations on desktop
2Below-player suggestions on mobile
3Post-watch recommendations

Related Terms

YouTube Algorithm

YouTube's system for recommending videos to viewers.

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

The percentage of people who click your video after seeing the thumbnail.

Impressions

The number of times your thumbnail is shown to potential viewers.

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