Hook Your Viewers in the First 2 Seconds : Start strong with a hook! Use something interesting visually, new text effects, or something that is emotionally pulling.
Use Trending Sounds and Hashtags : Utilize viral audio and relevant hashtags in your niche effectively. This helps the algorithm achieve faster short discovery and increases the number of feeds.
Keep It Short, Sharp, and On Point : Anything between 15 and 30 seconds works. The simplicity, combined with the dynamism, keeps the viewer glued to the screen and increases watch time.
Posting consistently at the highest traffic hours. Content posted during peak hours, such as evenings or weekends, will receive an added boost in engagement.
Add Onscreen Text and Subtitles : A mute consumes 80 percent of shorts. This means that a caption or prominent onscreen text will communicate the content's message.
Use Custom Thumbnail : A good custom thumbnail can improve click-through rates on the Shorts tab and profile browsing alike, though this is often skipped by creators.
Develop a Strategy to Grow Your Channel Using Shorts : Want to turn your short views into bona fide subscribers? Learn how to build series, cross-promote with long videos, and effectively grow your channel.