We’re wrapping up the summer. We’re near the end of “The Tech Doldrums”. Instead of circling back for long term reviews, or spending time with gadgets which might not have gotten as much attention, the popularity algorithm demands we feed it popular topics.
We don’t have any news on iPhone 11 or Note 10 or Pixel 4, but if you spend any time covering less popular brands, your channel metrics will take a hit. If your viewership falters slightly, Google stops recommending your channel. It’s a direct punishment metric designed to discourage you from straying. Even when you see a video these days about a Sony or an LG, it’s rarely a true review. It’s more likely what you’ll watch is a thinly veiled comparison against a more popular device.
“In reviewing the Sony, I’ve come to the conclusion that you should buy a Samsung instead.”
But I digress…
When we’ve run out of actual news and review topics, but we still need to feed the popularity algorithm, what we arrive at is pretty obnoxious. I call it “The Drama Dance”. Continue reading “How can we stop this annoying YouTube “DRAMA DANCE”?”