# How YouTube Session Duration Signals Affect Algorithm Recommendations

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Podcast: [YouTube Marketing with Fexingo: Channel Growth, Video SEO, and Long-Form Audience Building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/youtube-marketing-with-fexingo-channel-growth-video-seo-and-long-form-audience-building-7871714)
Published: 2026-07-09T06:33:34+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/youtube-marketing/episode-0101.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 101 of YouTube Marketing with Fexingo dives into session duration — a key but often overlooked metric that YouTube's algorithm uses to recommend videos. Lucas explains how the platform prioritizes content that keeps viewers on YouTube longer, not just within a single video. Luna questions whether creators should obsess over watch time or focus on session-level engagement. They break down real examples, including how a 12-minute gaming tutorial can trigger more recommendations than a 20-minute documentary if it leads to binge-watching. The episode also covers practical tips: using end screens, playlists, and series to chain videos together, and why the 'up next' panel is your best friend. No fluff, just actionable insight for creators who want the algorithm working for them. #YouTubeMarketing #SessionDuration #AlgorithmTips #VideoSEO #ChannelGrowth #WatchTime #BingeWatching #ContentStrategy #LucasAndLuna #MarketingPodcast #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CreatorTips #YouTubeAlgorithm #ViewerRetention #PlaylistStrategy #EndScreenTactics #VideoRecommendations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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