10 YOUTUBE SHORTS HACKS YOU DIDN'T KNOW EXISTED | How to Optimize YT Shorts & Grow Channel Fast!
10 YouTube Shorts Hacks You Didn't Know Existed
In this video, Danny shares 10 YouTube shorts hacks that can help optimize videos and scale channels faster.
Creating Shorts from Longer Videos
- It is now possible to create shorts from longer videos.
- To do this, go to your channel on the YouTube mobile app and select a video you want to turn into a short.
- Click the "Create" button and select "Edit into a Short."
- Choose whether you want the clip to be 60 or 15 seconds long, adjust its position on the screen, then hit "Next" and upload your short.
Optimizing Shorts on Desktop
- Upload shorts either on your mobile app or desktop.
- Optimize shorts on desktop by adding descriptions with relevant search terms, opt-ins, tags, and hashtags.
- Use TubeBuddy for tag recommendations.
Using Hashtags in Descriptions
- Add up to three clickable hashtags in your description.
- When clicked, these hashtags will take viewers to other videos with similar content.
Adding Captions
- Add captions to make your shorts more accessible and increase engagement.
Using Trending Sounds
- Use trending sounds in your shorts for increased visibility.
Collaborating with Other Creators
- Collaborate with other creators by using their sounds or creating duets.
Promoting Your Shorts
- Promote your shorts on social media and other platforms to increase visibility.
Analyzing Performance
- Use YouTube analytics to track the performance of your shorts and adjust accordingly.
Creating a Shorts Playlist
- Create a shorts playlist to keep viewers engaged with your content.
Conclusion
- Using these hacks can help optimize videos and scale channels faster.
YouTube Shorts Hacks to Grow Faster
In this video, the speaker shares six hacks for growing faster on YouTube Shorts. These include using trending hashtags, creating reaction videos with green screen feature, adding captions to shorts, scheduling out shorts, and posting at strategic times.
Using Trending Hashtags
- Use trending hashtags in your video titles and descriptions to increase visibility.
- Find relevant hashtags by searching for popular keywords in your niche.
- Avoid using irrelevant or spammy hashtags that could hurt your channel's reputation.
Creating Reaction Videos with Green Screen Feature
- Use the green screen feature on YouTube Shorts to create reaction videos.
- Click on the green screen option and select how much of the video you want to use.
- Pinch yourself and move around where you want to be for the reaction.
- Hit record and talk over it while wearing headphones to avoid echoing.
Adding Captions to Shorts
- Add captions to talking head videos like tutorials or tips.
- Use an app called "Captions" to add captions and customize them with emojis.
- Edit your video first before adding captions as a final step.
Scheduling Out Shorts
- Schedule out shorts by going into your YouTube Studio and changing from unlisted to schedule mode.
- Pick a date and time that works best for your audience based on analytics data or recommendations from tools like TubeBuddy.
Posting at Strategic Times
- Post about an hour before your followers are most active on YouTube.
- Monday through Thursday mornings are usually the best times to post.
Conclusion
By following these six hacks, creators can grow their channels faster on YouTube Shorts.
Tips for Creating Successful YouTube Shorts
In this video, the speaker shares tips on how to create successful YouTube shorts. The tips include creating intriguing titles, analyzing analytics, and creating bingeable content.
Creating Intriguing Titles
- Use emojis in your title to grab attention. For example, use the exploding head emoji to convey amazement.
- Include long-tail keywords that your ideal viewer would be searching for in your title.
- If your short is more entertaining than informative, create a title that builds curiosity and FOMO (fear of missing out).
Analyzing Analytics
- To analyze analytics for individual videos, go to your desktop and click on "Analytics" in YouTube Studio.
- Look at the reach of your video to see where people have found it.
- Check out the search terms people used to find your short and use them to create more bingeable content.
Creating Bingeable Content
- Create a series of shorts with similar themes or topics.
- Link other videos in the series in the description or comments section.
- Analyze overall analytics for your shorts by going into YouTube Studio > Analytics > Shorts.
Overall, these tips can help you create successful YouTube shorts that engage viewers and grow your channel.
Using YouTube's Audio Library for Background Music
In this section, the speaker discusses how to use YouTube's audio library as background music for talking head videos and shorts.
Steps to Use YouTube's Audio Library
- Talking head videos are videos where you talk to the camera and share tips.
- You can't use copyrighted music for more than 15 seconds in your YouTube shorts without getting a copyright claim.
- To use YouTube's audio library, go to your YouTube Studio and download a song. Then, share it to your iPhone and save it into InShot if you're using that app.
- When creating your video in InShot, go to imported songs and add the saved sound as a background sound.
10 YouTube Shorts Hacks
In this section, the speaker shares ten hacks for optimizing and scaling your channel faster with YouTube shorts.
Ten Hacks for Optimizing Your Channel with Shorts
- The speaker shares ten hacks for optimizing your channel with shorts but doesn't provide any details on them in this video.
- The video ends with an invitation to subscribe and check out other helpful videos.