My Video Went Viral. Here's Why 

This is one of the BEST explanations I have ever heard on this topic. Thank you!

I appreciate the quality analog PowerPoint presentation, lol.

So fresh and genuine, even 3 years later. Stayed throughout the whole thing, until the video stopped itself. Thank you for caring, Derek.

I love how every time he flips the paper and shows the new page you can see a little glint of pride in his eyes over what he's created

Actual physical drawing and charts are much more easy and pleasant to follow, great work Derek !

Well done sir. Everything about this is awesome. Also, I needed you to cut every string and you did so thanks for that.

Undoubtedly, the BEST Explanation!

I wonder how much the autoplay on mobile is going to affect the thumbnails; you might only see it for a second before it starts playing

I am a stem cell researcher doing science videos but none of my topics are as complicated as the RU-vid Algorithm

By far, the most insightful explanation of RU-vid's algorithm and how the content is promoted.

This is by far my favorite channel and I don't get many suggestions for new content. I typically visit the channel to check what's new... but that's only so often. I respect this video's honesty.

at certain points in the video you can see the passion come out and you can see how much he hates asking for what he did at the end and thats what I love about him, great and humble guy

I loved your "analog" presentation. So un-flashy. So slow and calm. So clear. So beautiful. Great content! Always love to return to your channel.

RU-vid: *shoves the viral video in our faces* RU-vid: *shoves video explaining why viral video went viral into our faces*

How many creators are even honest about what they're doing with their videos and why? Man actually is getting forced by RU-vid to make clickbait and admits that on screen and apologized for it 🤦🏻😂👍 You sir can do whatever you have to as long as some of the content you make its always the amazing science material we have been seeing and loving 💯

RU-vidrs like you can educate the audience about the importance of watching the Subscription window than the Home window where all these trickery happens. I stay on my subscription window all the time to avoid the Global junk. Great content man! Having said all that, I found your channel through the algorithm itself I guess & I subscribed after watching just that 1 video of yours. Because content is king. As you rightly said, make videos that you're happy about or proud of. I believe that, if your content is better than others, no algorithm can beat you. And if your content is following the trend, someday you'll fall behind. That's the longest comment I've ever left on RU-vid. You earned it 👍🏼

This is the single best video pitch for clicking the bell I've ever heard in my life

So we arent gonna talk about his amazing drawings?

I find it amazing that when I go back to videos you made several years ago (like this one) you had, already then, that calm and informative style that your held on to. Its one big reason why i subbed to you when I found your channel, you are a GREAT teacher! Looking forward to learning even more interesting facts about the universe and ourselfs from your channel! Keep doing what you love!

Loved the fact that this was a hand crafted presentation rather than a power point. Always loved the effort you put in to make every single one of your videos!

I stayed because of the classy hand-drawn art on the paper. Seriously. That was worth 23 minutes. Hand-drawn art comes from the heart.

I'm fine with the clickbaity thumbnails and titles as long as the video itself is high quality

I rang the bell! This is the first time ever that I have done this. Why? I like this man and how he outlined and explained the workings of the platform, such that I think I can better use it in future. Also, Derek, you have a quality of humility which allows your work to shine. A quality which is uncommon, rare even. Thanks

Brilliant! This was one of the best authentic videos on this topic of clickbait marketing and human behavior that chases the electrical eye. Your transparent approach saves countless hours of biased sales funnel marketing videos. I share your videos often on my telegram channel and promote you when I can. Thank you for all your work and due diligence over the years to bring factual and unique content. Best regards!

I can honestly say that the paper board is super effective! It keeps me engaged watching throughout the whole video.

Just in case the algorithm doesn't show your video's, I've already made it a habit of searching your channel to see what you are up to. I absolutely love this channel.

Beast was spot on!! Your best video performing by FAR!!! Genius!

I really appreciated the layers of thinking and the intentional approach to the explanation. Perhaps doing some implications mapping on what the future might look like could help you make some multiple degree leaps on what happens next. I really enjoy your page and I'm glad I found it.

RU-vid : Algorithm Derek :Improvise Adapt Overcome

In my opinion your "96M black balls" was a far stretch from "actual (edit: misleading) clickbait". The title and thumbnail represent the subject of the video and everything shown in them is eventually addressed in the video. EDIT: After having Googled the exact definition of "clickbait", you could argue that it was in fact clickbait. I automatically made the assumption "clickbait = bad/misleading" (thanks modern media).

The mission of a RU-vid video is to be a good watch, not to be clickable. I can respect that they should technically be the whole package, I like that. If we can say that we've come to the point where the thumbnails and titles have to be good in order for them to be clicked, then the next move is to make the videos actually worth watching appear in people's recommendations.

Thank you . You really broke a mold on my entire approach to titles and thumbnails. I like titles that are clever,relative to the content .sometimes a title just seems right..BUT..it doesn't really resonate with the algorithm I admit...I'm still a bit stubborn I truly hate click bait titles and have even reported channels that were blatantly abusing truth

Leaving RU-vid algorithm aside, the way you presented the content using flip-board is inspiring Great job.

The presentation was just Amazing....Extreme quality vid...

Your productions always show science in action with abundant engineering and technology education--and this is the BEST and most educational yet. I'm grateful!

I used to wonder if the mathematical formula for rumor spreading played a part. Now all I see is raman spectra in the charts and wonder if long shots closer to alchemical correlations may work, or in the least have fun in the process of it all. Thanks for you videos. I subscribed after seeing yur infinite pattern w platonic solids and noticed I liked a lot of your content.

My take away is that Mr Beast 100% knows what he's doing

The video on how to go viral actually goes viral itself

ok but what if youtube just recommends your videos to everyone for no reason like they did to us in 2020

Just the moment I saw this video I knew this would help me revive my channel after I was on a lot of hiatus due to my mental health. I forgot how these things works & I'm really happy that you reminded me of it!! Tysm Sir!!

I'm so glad you're open with us about the clickbait titles and stuff, way better to share that information than to keep it hidden like most content creators.

My Video "My Video Went Viral. Here's Why" Went Viral. Here's Why

I noticed the one about the reservoir and i've seen quite a few of your videos. But i got this one, i didn't watch the black balls one, i never ever hit the bell and looking up i'm not even subscribed. I never hit the bell because i'm addicted to surfing the algo, all day, all night i just hit the youtube banner and it never disappoints!

Honesty and Authenticity are qualities that I like about this Video. Keep up the great Educational Content!

Love your handmade presentation

I love how you don't cut every 5 seconds like most other youtubers, you're able to maintain an explanation. 10/10

I’ve been a fan of your videos for a number of years, so I find it funny that this one popped up for me now. 3 years later, it seems. I think what one of the reasons I click on your videos, are yes, the obvious: I subscribe, like and sometimes comment… but more so in the fact that I will watch the entire video. I hadn’t thought about that aspect before you mention that in this video. And it makes sense. Of course videos that are engaging from start to finish, should get more exposure. It reminds me of my University days, where some teachers would have my full attention the entire class, and I would be excited to go to the next class. And furthermore, when I didn’t get the grade I thought I would, those same professors would make time for me, with office hours, so that I could learn more about what they are looking for in assignments and papers. I was driven to do better, because I wanted to get the most out of this temporary relationship. Get better grades, understand more, and yeah, get that feedback and accept from the professor. I love your videos. And I hope you keep going and going. Always such interesting and engaging content. I would love to see a follow up to THIS particular video, and what you may have taken from the feedback, and direction you’ve taken in the last 3 years. Any new insights? Thanks

Thank you for the time, effort, and truths that you put into your content. I thought I had hit the bell but I share my channel with my kid so t might have been unpushing buttons. Many of the surveys have nothing to do with the content you're watching. For instance, your watching a video about redwood trees and the survey before the video is asking about what kind of crewing him is your favorite. I don't see the correlation and often skip the surveys because they seem too far removed from my attention at the moment

I'm amazed by how much effort was put into the preparation for this video

Most compelling argument for clicking the bell. Im sold

I know this is 3 years old now. Just wanted to say that you are the first person to get me to buy in on "ringing the bell" and I've heard that sales pitch a lot. Thank you for the great, informative video. It didn't feel needy at all.

Your presentation skills and simplicity of rolling out complex stuff like quantum mechanics is perhaps your greatest giving.. you don't know how many 'executives' like me learn that apart from the amazing content.. love your work..

One way to get around that algorithm is to use the "Subscriptions" tab. It shows all videos from your subscribed channels and only that. I rarely use "Home" or "Trending" unless I'm really bored. Although I guess it is tougher to ignore the recommendations that appear next to videos when you're watching them..

Moral of the story: *Ask Mr. Beast for the title before uploading*

I know this is an older video, but I enjoy your work. I know you are continuing to make really good video material about things that I am interested in. GREAT JOB 🙂

Just recently discovered your channel. This is the most comprehensive and well thought out ad for nebula/curiosity stream I have ever seen.

Using clickbaity titles and thumbnails are okay. I just need the video to live up to it's thumbnail.

Clickbait is only clickbait when the video doesn't live up to the hypeline. Writing enticing hypelines is great for business when your videos are great too. You win this one.

I love this guy, only time I have watched a video and actually clicked the bell when being told to. Thank you for telling me this, I don't want to lose you.

you just developed "the psychology of RU-vid recommending algorithm" ...which is probable generalizable to most if not all such recommending algorithms ....great job, thanks!

Well, you deserve a sub just for the presentation on paper

New title "What I learned talking to Mr. Beast".

I dunno how you did that but you convinced me to hit the bell for the first time in about 13 years of watching youtube videos. You really seem like a genuine person and like that aspect of yours but more importantly......... your content is beyong interesting. It's amaaaazing!!!

Man I m watching everyday a lot of YT content. Even subscribed to a couple of channels. But for the first time ever I clicked today on that bell. Don’t even what it does but you deserve it! Keep up the good work. Thank you.

you sure invested some time in these nice graphics and drawings

Suddenly I realize why all the channels I am subscribed to keep asking us to "click the bell"...

Wow!!!! the words that you said between minute 20:00 and minute 20:30, I can't get over it. Very philosophical, simplistic, yet profound way to explain the wrong way in which society's "opinion"(or "believes" might I say?) is being manipulated by the different industries. I hope you are right about the future of RU-vid, because I am getting kind of tired of being push sometimes to consume material that I don't feel identify at all, yet the "algorithm" assumes those are thing "I like" for x or y stereotypes in which I suppose I fell in. I want to also say thank you for all the incredible material you share in your channel. Big hugs from Indianapolis :)

man, you're smart, and true! I love the way you manage the different points of viewes, in a clear, simple and honest way. as you can see, my english it's not so brilliant, but I always understand what you are comunicating. i can't say that about 30% percent of my fellows romanian or my adoptive italians

Only Veritasium has the capacity to make a video reacting to his own viral video, and then turn that into a viral video people react to and, in turn, make more viral videos. Congratulations!

So, basically, MrBeast is a RU-vid genius.

I find myself rediscovering your channel this past few days, I've been subbed for many years but somehow I've found your every videos that I clicked faschinating

Great information. I must be one of the few who not only rings the bell, but also uses the "subscriptions" tab so that I see all the content of all my subscriptions rather than algorithmic suggestions.

10/10 for the drawings👍

Solid Intro. ✅ Clear Intent. ✅ Relevant Content. ✅ Correlation Explanation. ✅ Genuine Delivery. ✅ That’s a wrap!!

This is the most educational and emotional way of saying "click that subscribe button" and the opposite of "smash that sub button!!🔨👊". Even if I am just a 8th grader in India you really inspire me to learn new things and make me satisfied by watching educational videos. Thank you for all that!!😊

Holy shoot. Subs +1. The clarity and comprehensiveness in this vid.

Fascinating that Mr Beast has officially become the yoda of clickbait.

Steps for consumers: #1. Use the subscription tab instead of trends and start. #2. Discover new content creators via other platforms. #3. Resist the clickbait.

Sir, I watch your videos start to end. Because it's very interesting. Also I very admire the people who are humble. In this current world it's very hard to find people like you.

Thanks for the explanation. I has forgotten the name of the channel and was not getting notifications. I was missing many fine episodes. Thanks for all the great videos. I always learn many interesting things on your channel.

I LOVE how many analog effects are in this video! No cuttings too. I feel like we don't deserve this quality, but hey, we absolutely needed it.

As a content consumer I find that the algorithm over-reacts to something I click on (or is really not specially smart) and feels the need to show me things that are super-specifically tied exactly to the one video I clicked. The platform actually narrows my options and the breadth of topics and videos I see. It is maddening and you are correct, it is NOT doing the platform a service. The harder RU-vid tries to show me what it thinks I want, the harder I have to fight the algorithm to find the gems I actually want to see....

Hi ! I really love watching your videos. It is very informative and educational. You are one of the best educators of science on this planet. We really need people like you who would go to any extent to make top-notch quality videos to educate the world. Not only people, but the universe also needs you. Thank you for your efforts to create a better world.

Can't believe youtube hasn't recommended your videos until my young brother told me this video can help my channel checked it out mind blown at the simplicity of your explination. So so grateful going to be using this asap!

Really appreciate the time spent making this video, and loved the notepad. Good video :)

“This over here must be some Harry Potter fans that are bad at spelling.”

Thank you for taking the time to do this! Respect

Honestly same like the B&H guy...I used to binge your videos and I haven't seen them for years, I thought you stopped making them, but in reality RU-vid stopped recommending the lm and since I have so many subscriptions I haven't gone to your channel. But I did see that viral video about the black balls 😂. So happy to see you're still here. And now I'm on my own RU-vid journey with two different channels 😅. I understand the need to go with clickbaity titles and thumbnails even though I don't like that, because I legit click away if they trick me. Wishing you so much success and thank you for these tips. ❤❤❤

Never judge a book by it's cover. RU-vid: hold my algorithm.

Thank you for inviting me to your TED Talk. Seriously though, great video.

The paper visual aids were a wonderfully popping & creative way to augment your excellent as always information. Kudos to their creator, whether you or somebody else! Thanks so much for all your hard work on the channel and videos themselves, always top notch

Great Drawing Art. Congrats. Oh ye, great content off course. Really enjoy your work. Keep going and do not pay attention to the algorithm. Saludos desde Monterrey, México.

So I'm obviously doing this old school but I access most RU-vid videos from my subscription page

The problem with clickbait is that it works.

You make AMAZING videos! It is 1000% okay to sell out, if it is in the service continuing the channel. Thank you for all the hard work.

I never, ever knew what the bell was for, and hence I never clicked it... until today! I think that signifies what makes this channel, Derek, and his team so great - they inspire curiosity in things I never thought to question. Love the show, will always recommend, thanks Derek et al! ❤️

RU-vid: longer videos will be recommended to more people! Also RU-vid: let’s recommend this 23 seconds video to 60 million people 7 years after it was uploaded for absolutely no reason :)

This was like a TED talk... Amazing presentation.

This video is genius. He could have delivered the content with hi-tech HD animation, but instead he chose to present it "old school". The end result is that the delivery felt more personal, and the hand-made cartoon radiates dedication, both of time and effort (it's very time consuming to draw these drawings). Not only is it a respectable presentation, but it also shows the extent of devotion and adherence to creativity (eg pulling the back-strip to reveal the colored stars). I usually follow Ve's videos, but this one made me click the bell... ;-) Keep up the good work! I really appreciate it!

Man, I’ve clicked this “ring the bell button” months, probably years before this video. You really do great things. Keep going. Pathreon or any similar platform should convince you ))