🚀 Algorithm & Posting Secrets
1. The First 1–3 Seconds Matter More Than Everything YouTube decides if it’ll push your Short based on: Instant watch behavior Not likes, not comments at first Hidden move: Start with action or a bold statement — never an intro. ❌ “Yo what’s good YouTube” ✅ “I lost 200 subscribers doing THIS…” 2. Looping = Free Extra Views If your Short loops cleanly, YouTube counts re-watches as retention. Hidden move: End your video the same way it starts (same pose or frame). Example: Start: “Nobody tells creators this…” End: “…and that’s why nobody tells creators this." 3. Comments Trigger a Second Push Most creators think comments don’t matter for Shorts — they do. Hidden move: Ask a controversial or choice-based question in text: “W or L?” “Agree or nah?” “Would you do this?” Pin your own comment to start the convo. ⏰ Timing & Consistency Tricks 4. Posting at “Bad Times” Can Actually Help Shorts get tested with small audiences first. Hidden move: Post when fewer people are online (early morning or late night). Less competition = higher chance to pop. 5. Reposting Works (If You Do This) YouTube doesn’t punish reposts like TikTok. Hidden move: Delete a dead Short Re-upload it 7–14 days later Change the first line + caption 🎬 Editing & Format Hacks 6. Text On Screen > Description Most Shorts viewers never read descriptions. Hidden move: Put your hook as BIG text in the first second. 7. Face = Faster Growth Even music or reaction channels grow faster with a face. Hidden move: Even a quick face intro (0.5 seconds) boosts trust + watch time. 8. Under 7 Seconds Can Outperform 30 Seconds Shorter Shorts often get replayed more. Hidden move: Try 5–8 second Shorts with one clear idea. 📈 Growth Strategy Creators Miss 9. One Topic Only (At First) Most small creators kill their growth by posting random content. Hidden move: Pick ONE lane for 30 days: Reactions Music snippets Motivational talk Funny moments 10. Shorts Feed Your Long Videos