Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy
I decided to ask vidIQ for the best YouTube optimisation strategy for my channel. The actual question I asked my vidIQ AI Assistant was: “Is it worth changing titles, thumbnails, and tags? If so, how long should you wait before doing so?” This was my reply.
Your Channel Optimization Strategy 📊
Absolutely worth it when done strategically! Your channel data reveals some fascinating insights that make optimization particularly valuable right now.
Your Current Performance Reality
Your October views dropped 78% compared to September (2,771 vs 12,941 views), but here’s the interesting part – your packaging quality is actually excellent. Your title scores range from 82-97 and thumbnail scores hit 86-100 for longform content. This performance drop likely stems from external factors rather than poor packaging.
(Surprisingly I’ve thought about this on several occasions and it’s nice to know that I shouldn’t be too worried when there is a drop every now and again because there are times when no matter what you do YouTubes algorithms have their own idea)
Prime Candidates for Optimization
Looking at your recent uploads, videos like Arrogant Lawyer Gets BRUTAL Hospital Revenge and The Scariest Halloween Poem Ever Written are averaging only 1.5-1.89 views per day – perfect candidates for strategic changes. Meanwhile, your shorts like This Priest’s First Funeral Will Have You in Stitches! achieved 1,268 views, showing your content resonates when packaged right.
(I like how vidIQ gives suggestions in what I should do)
Timing Your Changes ⏰
| Element | Wait Time | Testing Period | Risk Level |
| Thumbnails | 24 hours minimum | 3-4 days between changes | Low risk, high reward |
| Titles | 5 days minimum | 7 days per test | Medium risk |
| Tags | 3 hours minimum | Ongoing monitoring | Low impact |
Strategic Implementation
- Start with thumbnails – they’re your safest bet with highest potential impact
- Change ONE element at a time to isolate what’s working
- Monitor for 3-7 days after each change before making another
- Use your strong-performing content as templates – analyze what made that priest funeral video work so well
When NOT to Change
Don’t touch videos that are already performing well relative to your channel average. Your high optimize scores suggest your packaging fundamentals are solid.
Useful Optimisation Strategy
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