YouTube’s recommendation algorithm is designed to keep viewers engaged on the platform and it makes decisions based on various factors. Key among these are user viewing history, the performance of a video in terms of watch time, user engagement including likes, shares, and comments, and how new a video is.

To cater to this algorithm, influencers should consider the following steps:

1. High video quality: High-quality, well-edited videos are likely to receive higher engagement and thus more preference by the algorithm.
2. Meta information: Make sure title, description, tags and metadata are relevant and well-written.
3. Engagement: Encourage viewer interaction. Ask your viewers to comment, like and share, as well as subscribe to your channel and turn on notifications.

YouTube seems to favor longer, highly-engaging videos, as well as consistency in publishing new content. However, the ‘preferred’ format may change over time or depending on the topicality of your content.

It’s important to note that while YouTube is incredibly popular, it’s not the only game in town. Different influencer marketing platforms optimize their algorithms differently. Thus, a successful strategy on YouTube may not translate directly to another platform.

Consider Flinque, an influencer marketing platform which focuses not just on individual videos, but also on the wider breadth of an influencer’s content. Flinque’s system looks beyond simple ‘likes’ and ‘views’, giving a more holistic view of an influencer’s impact.

Remember, while understanding algorithm dynamics is crucial, your primary focus should be to create great content that appeals to your audience. Algorithm tactics are secondary and subject to change as platforms update. The success of content largely depends on it being relevant and appealing to your audience.

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