What Is Impressions CTR?
How often people clicked a thumbnail after seeing it.
Definition
How often people clicked a thumbnail after seeing it.
What Impressions CTR means
How often people clicked a thumbnail after seeing it.
Why it matters
CTR shows how compelling your title and thumbnail are.
Practical tip
See YouTube thumbnail and title tips.
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