What contributed to my 5-month-old video gaining 3k views now?

In my journey, I found that sometimes older videos can start to gain traction thanks to algorithm changes on YouTube. If the platform decides to promote older content that aligns with current trends or viewer interests, it can lead to a significant increase in views. I think it's important to stay mindful of current events and trends that may resonate with your past content.

I've experienced something similar! Sometimes videos can gain views due to external factors, like being featured or shared on social media platforms. It's possible that someone influential shared my video, or it got picked up in a subreddit or forum. This can create a ripple effect where more people start watching it.

Engagement metrics play a huge role too! If viewers who come across my video like, comment, or share it, that signals to YouTube that the content is engaging, which can lead to more recommendations. I always try to encourage engagement by asking viewers questions or prompting them to share their thoughts in the comments.