Introducing GetFeed Discovery

Introduction

GetFeed Discovery is your competitive intelligence and content inspiration hub. It allows you to track any YouTube channel, analyze their performance metrics, and import their best-performing videos directly into GetFeed to create your own viral clips. Whether you're researching competitors, finding trending topics, or seeking inspiration from top creators, Discovery gives you a strategic advantage.

Why Use Discovery?

Discovery helps you stay ahead of trends by letting you analyze what's working for other creators in your niche. Use these insights to fuel your own content strategy and create more engaging clips.

Prerequisites

Before using Discovery, ensure you have:

An active GetFeed account
At least one YouTube channel URL you want to track
Available video processing quota for importing videos

What is GetFeed Discovery?

GetFeed Discovery is a powerful research tool that transforms how you approach content creation:

Feature	Benefit
Channel Tracking	Monitor any YouTube channel's performance over time
Performance Metrics	Access detailed stats like subscribers, views, and estimated earnings
Video Analysis	See engagement rates, likes, and comments for individual videos
One-Click Import	Import any video directly into GetFeed with the "Get Clips" button

Getting Started with Discovery

Navigate to Discovery

From your GetFeed dashboard, click on "Discovery" in the left sidebar. This will take you to the Channels page where you can view and manage all your tracked channels.

Add a Channel to Track

Click the "Add Channel" button in the top-right corner of the page. A modal will appear where you can paste the YouTube channel URL.

Enter the full YouTube channel URL in one of these formats:

https://www.youtube.com/@channelname
https://www.youtube.com/channel/CHANNEL_ID
https://www.youtube.com/c/channelname

Click "Add Channel" to start tracking. GetFeed will automatically fetch the channel's data and populate it in your list.

View Your Tracked Channels

Once added, your tracked channels appear in a table showing key metrics at a glance:

Metric	Description
Channel	Channel name and handle
Platform	The platform (currently YouTube)
Subscribers	Total subscriber count
Videos	Number of published videos
Total Views	Cumulative views across all videos
Est. Earnings	Estimated revenue range based on views
Last Post	When the channel last published

Pro-Tip

Use the search bar to quickly filter channels when you're tracking many creators. The Refresh button updates all metrics with the latest data from YouTube.

Understanding the Channel Dashboard

Click on any channel row to access the detailed Channel Dashboard. This is where you get deep insights into a channel's performance and content.

Channel Dashboard with metrics and videos

Channel Overview Metrics

At the top of the dashboard, you'll see comprehensive channel statistics:

Subscribers: Total number of channel subscribers
Videos: Total published videos on the channel
Total Views: Cumulative views across all videos
Avg. Views: Average views per video (helps identify consistent performers)
Est. Earnings: Estimated revenue range based on CPM calculations

Video Performance Table

Below the overview, you'll find a detailed table of all the channel's videos with performance data:

Column	What It Shows
Video	Thumbnail, title, and publication date
Channel	Creator info (useful when viewing aggregated data)
Platform	Video source platform
Views	Total view count
Est. Earnings	Estimated revenue for that specific video
Likes	Number of likes received
Comments	Total comment count
Engagement	Engagement rate percentage (likes + comments / views)

Engagement Insights

Videos with engagement rates above 5% are typically considered high-performing. Use this metric to identify which content resonates most with audiences.

From Discovery to Creation: Using "Get Clips"

The real power of Discovery is the seamless integration with GetFeed's clipping workflow. When you find a video worth studying or repurposing (for fair use/commentary purposes), you can import it directly.

Find a High-Performing Video

Browse the video table in the Channel Dashboard. Look for videos with:

High view counts relative to the channel average
Strong engagement rates (5%+)
Topics relevant to your content strategy

Click "Get Clips"

Each video row has a "Get Clips" button on the right side. Click it to import that video directly into GetFeed as a new project.

Wait for Processing

GetFeed will:

Download the video
Analyze it with AI to identify viral moments
Generate clip suggestions with virality scores

This typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on video length.

Review and Edit

Once processed, the video appears in your Projects. Review the AI-generated clips, select the best moments, and use the Video Editor to add your own branding, captions, and commentary.

Content Ethics

When using Discovery to import others' content, ensure you're adding transformative value through commentary, critique, or education. Always respect copyright and fair use guidelines.

Use Cases for Discovery

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

Now that you understand Discovery, explore these related features:

Set up your Posting Schedule: Configure recurring time slots to maintain consistent publishing
Use the Video Editor: Customize imported clips with captions, branding, and effects
Connect your social accounts: Link YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for seamless publishing

Ready to schedule?

Check out our guide on Configuring Your Posting Schedule to automate your content calendar.

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