Best length for this youtube video?

Cvdasfg · February 2, 2016

I just started a series called couch coop where me and a friend basically do split screen of some game. This week It was rocket league. I plan to do one of these weekly ( different game each week) and make them about an hour.

My question is should I upload the video as one (60 minutes long)? Or should I do 2 parts (thirty minutes long), four parts (15 minutes long) ect. Any suggestions?

drewjn · February 2, 2016

Could do streams via twitch or other such platforms and edit down content as well. Normally, 30 to 45 minutes of content is kind of standard. If you have your own commentary or discussions with your friend that makes the time go by fast, time shouldn't be an issue at all as people can do 1 and a half hour vids and never had an issue in watching those.

In this case, it all goes by viewer preference and your process.

Macronus · February 2, 2016

I personally prefer 8/10/15 minutes long videos as they can be watched during any kind of brake, plus gives the content creator a bit more run by spacing them out in few days even thought the actual recording might have been 60 minutes plus gives you ability to cut it down bit in those boring moments

Plus attention span on youtube is decreasing unless you are a loyal fan. With longer videos you might get more fan appreciation but less conversions. Both thing are good but I'd say go with the smaller segments. Try have it ups and down. Have a moment before the intro and leave something funny but not worth the cut at the end after the 'outro'.

Lolucoca · February 2, 2016

I'd say 4 parts of each 15 minutes Not too long, but ceratinly enjoyable And you can place 4 ads instead of one

Cvdasfg · February 2, 2016

Just now, Lolucoca said:

I'd say 4 parts of each 15 minutes Not too long, but ceratinly enjoyable And you can place 4 ads instead of one

4 minutes ago, Macronus said:

I personally prefer 8/10/15 minutes long videos as they can be watched during any kind of brake, plus gives the content creator a bit more run by spacing them out in few days even thought the actual recording might have been 60 minutes plus gives you ability to cut it down bit in those boring moments

Plus attention span on youtube is decreasing unless you are a loyal fan. With longer videos you might get more fan appreciation but less conversions. Both thing are good but I'd say go with the smaller segments. Try have it ups and down. Have a moment before the intro and leave something funny but not worth the cut at the end after the 'outro'.

7 minutes ago, drewjn said:

Could do streams via twitch or other such platforms and edit down content as well. Normally, 30 to 45 minutes of content is kind of standard. If you have your own commentary or discussions with your friend that makes the time go by fast, time shouldn't be an issue at all as people can do 1 and a half hour vids and never had an issue in watching those.

In this case, it all goes by viewer preference and your process.

All very good points! Thank you guys!