The 5 things you actually control when it comes to youtube:
> The thumbnail and title
every time you upload, you make a packaging decision.
you control this completely and it's the first gate everything else depends on
> The hook
the first 30 seconds of your video determines whether the algorithm keeps showing it
> The script
how tight the pacing is, how strong the transitions are, whether each section earns its length
> Upload consistency
a channel that uploads consistently teaches the algorithm when to expect content and builds a returning viewer base that accumulates watch time
> Niche and topic selection
you choose the niche
the niche determines what audience the algorithm builds for your channel and what advertisers will pay for that audience