Glen I agree that it is an ensemble of factors rather than a single magic issue which ultimatemy determines rankings in Google or Youtube. The checklist you provide and your licid analysis is a useful primer for serious webmasters and digital entrepreneurs. SEO literacy like is the new lireracy requirement in business and life success just the three "R"'s were in times gone by. Proof.. It already helped elect a President and is making fortunes for thousands daily....

Richard great work. If something works-who cares whether it is recognized for its true value. Usually internet marketers will keep their mouths shut when they stumple across something which works till they have milked it as much as possible. Its to your credit that you generously share your discoveries as you go along.