Google-owned YouTube has introduced a new “For You” section on creators’ channels, tailor-made for each viewer who lands on the page, offering a personalised experience like never before. This feature aims to enhance user engagement and content discovery, making YouTube even more enjoyable for its diverse audience.
“Introducing the ‘For you’ section of your channel Home tab that recommends a mix of content from your channel to viewers based on their watch history,” YouTube announced from its ‘TeamYouTube’ account on X.
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This new For You section will start rolling out on November 20.
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In our opinion, the new section on creators’ channels will offer several benefits for both content creators and viewers. The For You section will tailor content recommendations to each viewer based on their watch history. This personalisation will lead to a more engaging and relevant viewing experience, as viewers will be more likely to see content that aligns with their interests.
By offering content that is more in line with what individual viewers enjoy, creators’ channels will likely receive increased user engagement. If viewers are presented with content that aligns with their preferences, they are more likely to watch videos for longer periods, resulting in increased watch time on the platform.
Recently, YouTube introduced new features for better user experience. The new features include a stable volume option, the ability to easily increase the playback speed to 2x, the ability to search by voice, animated subscribe and like buttons, and much more.
Also, YouTube announced that the Library tab and account page have been merged into a new home called You tab. In this tab, you can find your previously watched videos, playlists, downloads and purchases, as well as your account-related settings and channel information.
