[Jessecline]

Why not do both? Upload to YouTube and embed the video on your website.

 

[jbates69754]

I think a website is a better long-term asset because you have more control over it.

 

[tle782]

YouTube can change its policies anytime, but your own website is something you fully manage.

 

[cjohnson522]

I'd focus less on views and more on what those visitors actually do afterward.

 

[Menuga Buchanan]

If your goal is branding, YouTube wins. If your goal is conversions, the website may perform better.

 

[EricaVargas14]

There's no clear winner. Test both for a few months and compare your earnings, engagement, and conversions before making a decision.

 

[jmarshall953]

If your main goal is long-term growth, I'd go with YouTube. Those 5,000 views can lead to more subscribers, watch time, and future recommendations, which may keep bringing in traffic for months.

 

[AmandaHall]

I think it depends on how you're making money. If your website has affiliate offers or products, 5,000 visitors there could easily be worth more than 5,000 YouTube views.

 

[DavidHall42]

Personally, I'd choose website traffic because you have complete control over everything. You're not relying on YouTube's algorithm or policy changes.

 

[LisaJohnson]

It really depends on your goal. If you're trying to grow a YouTube channel, I'd rather have the 5k views on YouTube.

okay

I'd choose YouTube because those views can help with subscribers and future recommendations.

oh yeah thats great ideas

If your website is monetized well, then 5k website visitors could be worth more financially.

oh great

Personally, I'd take YouTube views since they can keep bringing traffic over time.

hmm sounds good

Website traffic is great if you're selling something or promoting affiliate offers.

thank you for this advice

If those 5k website visitors are highly targeted, they could be much more valuable than YouTube views.

looks good

YouTube gives you better exposure, but websites usually give you more control.

it seems good to hear

 

[Kaitlyn Brewer]

Five thousand views doesn't tell the full story. I'd rather know how many people actually clicked, subscribed, or made a purchase.

 

[eturner451]

YouTube is better if you're trying to build a brand. A growing channel has value beyond just ad revenue.

 

[jmorgan51745]

If your website already ranks well on Google, I'd keep investing in SEO. Organic traffic is one of the most valuable traffic sources.

 

[CindytLovet56]

I'd upload the video to YouTube first and then embed it on my website. That way you get the benefits of both platforms.

 

[bstevenson]

Website visitors usually have stronger intent because they searched for something specific. That can lead to better conversions.

 

[SarahBrandt]

I wouldn't focus only on view count. Revenue per visitor is a much better metric to compare.

 

[sdelgado369]

SIf the website audience is highly targeted, I'd definitely pick the website over YouTube.

 

[CatherineNorris]

YouTube can continue recommending your video long after it's published, so those 5,000 views might turn into much more over time.

 

[Shirleyross]

A website gives you more monetization options. You can use ads, affiliate links, email forms, and sponsored content all in one place.

 

[sgonzalez330]

I'd compare my earnings after a month and then decide where to spend more effort.