What videos actually get views on YouTube? 👀

It really comes down to two buckets. 🪣

🎯 1. Search-Based Videos:
These are the tutorials, reviews, and “how-to” videos people are actively typing into YouTube.
They bring consistent traffic for months or even years because they solve a real problem.
Evergreen gold. ✨

🔥 2. Suggested Videos:
These are the ones YouTube recommends on the homepage or next to other videos.
They explode when your topic, title, and thumbnail tap into curiosity and emotion.
That’s where virality happens. 🚀

The best creators blend both.
Strategic videos that get searched and shareable videos that get suggested.

If you want consistent growth, build for search.
If you want momentum, optimize for suggestion.
If you want both: play the long and short game together.