This article was published on August 28, 2013

Google is removing video responses on YouTube from September 12 due to low engagement


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Google is abandoning its video response feature on YouTube, citing an abysmal 0.0004 percent click-through rate. The feature will disappear on September 12th.

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The company says it’s working on a replacement, such as including video links in comments, to help promote better engagement.

➤ So long, video responses… Next up: better ways to connect (Google)

Top Image Credit: Eric Piermont / Getty Images

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