Session Watch Time is a critical algorithm signal because YouTube wants to maximize total platform engagement. Videos that lead to longer viewing sessions are rewarded with higher rankings.
A music YouTuber creates a playlist of their favorite songs and adds end screens to encourage viewers to watch more videos on their channel.
Use playlists, end screens, cards, and compelling series to encourage viewers to watch more videos on your channel and increase session watch time.
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