If Your Videos Die Under 500 Views… Stop Doing This

If your YouTube videos keep getting stuck under 500 views, the problem isn’t the algorithm…and it’s not bad luck. In this video, I break down the only two reasons videos stall, how YouTube actually tests your content, and how to diagnose whether your video can be saved or if you’re wasting time trying to fix the wrong thing.

You’ll learn how to read your click-through rate and audience retention the right way, how to tell if your issue is packaging or content, and exactly when to fix, test, or walk away. If you want more views, more momentum, and fewer dead videos in 2026 and beyond, this diagnostic framework will change how you approach every upload.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Why Your YouTube Videos Are Stuck Under 500 Views
00:41 – The Two Real Reasons YouTube Videos Stop Getting Views
01:50 – How the YouTube Algorithm Tests Your Videos (Feedback Loop Explained)
04:39 – How to Diagnose a Stalled YouTube Video in Under 2 Minutes
06:52 – Click-Through Rate vs Retention (Fix the Right Problem)
08:28 – Free YouTube Growth Guide for Small Channels
08:44 – When to Fix a Video vs When to Move On
10:21 – The Hard Truth About YouTube Growth in 2026

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