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The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts #2596
October 31, 2023

In episode #2596, We delve into the secret of achieving over 10 million views on YouTube Shorts. We draw inspiration from an interview with 18-year-old YouTuber Jenny Hoyos, who excels at storytelling and creating mass-market content. We emphasize the significance of every second in a video, the necessity for engaging hooks and closing statements, and the value of addressing topics with a broad appeal. Furthermore, we shed light on the effectiveness of withholding answers until the end and the optimal video length for YouTube Shorts.
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[00:00] Today’s topic: The Secret to Getting 10M+ Views on YouTube Shorts

[00:37] Discussing an interview with an 18-year-old girl who gets millions of views

[01:14] Importance of storytelling and editing in creating successful YouTube shorts

[02:06] Choosing mass consumer topics and using clickbait to attract views

[03:10] The idea and total addressable market are crucial for success

[03:51] Using shorts to drive traffic to other platforms for conversions

[04:38] Dragging out the answer to keep viewers engaged throughout the short

[05:21] Making shorts around 34 seconds in length

[05:56] Retention doesn’t matter as much as the percentage of people swiping away

[06:17] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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