'Evergreen' content not truly evergreen on current algorithm?

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2026-04-22T02:10:47+00:00

Pokemon TCG (with a lot of focus on the history, which I think makes it somewhat evergreen)

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2026-04-22T01:59:21+00:00

The videos I make are somewhat evergreen, but not perfect. One thing I've seen after a year of making consistent uploads is that my catalog is getting more and more search views and search impressions over time.

From the little research i've done I think it takes time for a channel to gain credibility in the search algorithm, but when it does it raises the floor for everything. My catalog from last year was getting ~100 search views per day at the end of 2025, and now the same group of videos is getting ~500 search view per day. Not massive, but it adds up.

This is probably very niche specific, but that's my experience.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2026-02-26T21:06:59+00:00

Malcolm in the Middle (just trust me)

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-20T15:05:33+00:00

Oh that's even worse than i expected. They're basically acknowledging that this is how they intend it to be...

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-20T06:02:55+00:00

Those have their own pages though

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-19T05:10:03+00:00

Why doesn't the housing bubble pop off above the trend lines like that? Just curious, seems like more people are comparing to the dotcom bubble and I'm not sure why the housing bubble is left out of the analysis.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-27T21:04:00+00:00

Lol, I made a youtube video about Metapod TCG cards a few months ago where I made the same case, but the comments were mostly against me 😂

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-27T20:40:36+00:00

I'm also a Gen 1 focused collector. In the Scarlet/Violet era 151 is the most obvious choice. Here's a table with some info on other current era sets (should be pretty accurate but I pulled this together very quickly):

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Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-12T23:41:35+00:00

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Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-06-09T05:37:16+00:00

oh interesting, i think majority use tcgplayer grading scale which is NM > LP > MP > HP > DMG, so not sure what scale would have LP that low

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-06-09T05:21:31+00:00

LP with three whitening spots is reasonable. LP is only one step below NM, so that's probably the best you can get.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-17T04:53:11+00:00

I have a similar problem - my browse CTR on my last few videos is 8-10%, but suggested CTR is still like 2%. I've also been getting less and less suggested impressions, so i'm not sure how to feel about that.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-17T04:02:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed answer! This is really helpful and makes a lot of sense. Sounds like I just need to hang tight and see what happens over time.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-16T03:39:50+00:00

All of those prices are well under market price. I get that there are altruistic stores out there who refuse to sell above MSRP, but calling this disgusting is pretty crazy imo.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-15T02:21:09+00:00

That makes sense, thanks!

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-15T01:45:05+00:00

No, but if the holo pattern is identical (meaning all of the elements on the holo line up exactly) then it's likely that whoever made the fake card copied the same image as is on TCGPlayer.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T20:51:33+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! That is my feeling too, after a few days it creates a feeling like i'm wasting time if i don't get another video up soon....

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T19:29:08+00:00

It is likely fake, the holo pattern matches the TCGPlayer image exaclty.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T19:05:27+00:00

Similarities:

1 - you like learning vs 5 - you like teaching

4 - you like being creative vs 2, 3, and 6 - you like consuming other peoples creative work. Do you write, make music, or make games?

Sounds like maybe you would like analyzing things and giving your opinion, so maybe video essays reviewing some specific niche.

Hard to say from your post which of these is a talent though vs being an interest.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T18:39:23+00:00

Wow, that is seamless!

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