Boost YouTube Watch-Time Engagement

I’m looking for a seasoned YouTube specialist to help lift my channel’s watch-time metrics. While more subscribers and stronger search rankings are always welcome, the real priority is getting viewers to stay with each video longer and, ideally, move on to another video of mine when they’re done.

Here’s what I need from you:
• A thorough audit of my existing content and analytics, pinpointing exactly where viewers are dropping off and why.
• A retention-first content and thumbnail strategy that I can put into practice immediately—think hook placement, pacing, chaptering, and playlist flow.
• SEO tweaks that support the watch-time goal (keywords, titles, descriptions, tags) without sacrificing authenticity.
• A clear set of performance benchmarks so we can measure improvement over the next 30, 60, and 90 days.

Acceptance criteria
• Audit report with time-stamped retention insights and recommended fixes.
• Action plan outlining at least five data-backed tests to run in the next month.
• Follow-up template for tracking results against the agreed benchmarks.

When you apply, focus on your experience: channels you’ve grown, watch-time lifts you’ve achieved, and any specific tactics that worked. If you’ve navigated both small and mid-size channels through similar challenges, that’s even better.