YouTube Shorts: Tips and Strategies
YouTube Shorts are one of the fastest ways to reach new viewers and grow your channel.
With millions of Shorts analyzed, vidIQ has tracked the formats and strategies that help creators break through. Here you’ll learn how to make Shorts that stand out, and how to use them to boost your long-form videos.
Mar 4, 2026
9 min read
YouTube Shorts Monetization in 2026: Requirements, RPM, and How Much You Get ...
Meet the YouTube Shorts monetization requirements, how the Creator Pool works, and how much Shorts actually pay per 1,000 views.
Feb 5, 2026
12 min read
YouTube Hooks: 18 Viral Hook Ideas for YouTube Shorts (2026 Guide)
Try 18 YouTube hooks plus a simple 3-part formula to make a good hook (visual + text + verbal). Includes hook examples and how to test hooks for Shorts.
Feb 3, 2026
6 min read
How to Turn TikTok Followers Into YouTube Subscribers in 2026
Turn TikTok momentum into YouTube subscribers with a simple TikTok to YouTube funnel using Shorts, playlists, and YouTube-native CTAs.
Jan 26, 2026
10 min read
How to Make a YouTube Short In 2026: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts on mobile or desktop, plus Shorts requirements, thumbnails, music, descriptions, and monetization basics.
Dec 29, 2025
7 min read
How Does the YouTube Shorts Algorithm Work in 2026?
Learn how the explore and exploit system works, why viewer retention matters, and proven strategies to boost your Shorts performance.
Nov 4, 2025
6 min read
How to Promote Your Podcast Using YouTube Shorts
Learn how to promote your podcast using YouTube Shorts. Travis from vidIQ shares tips on clipping, AI tools, and growing your audience.
Oct 6, 2025
9 min read
YouTube Shorts Size & Dimensions: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get the correct YouTube Shorts size, dimensions, and aspect ratio for 2026. The exact resolution (1080x1920), 9:16 ratio, and file specs you need for perfect...
Sep 12, 2025
6 min read
How Does Clip Farming Work?
Learn clip farming: what it is, how to clip farm, and grow your YouTube channel faster with a smart content strategy.
Aug 25, 2025
5 min read
How to Clip YouTube Videos from Long to Short (AI Clip Maker)
Clip YouTube videos fast. Use a YouTube video clip cutter to turn long video to short video and grow your channel with shareable Shorts.
Aug 18, 2025
5 min read
YouTube Shorts Thumbnails: How to Customize Them for More Views
Do you know how to make a YouTube Shorts thumbnail? Here's why you should create them, plus two ways to attach the graphics to your videos.
Apr 25, 2025
4 min read
How to Optimize YouTube Shorts
Learn proven strategies to optimize YouTube Shorts through effective content research, analysis, and implementing winning patterns from successful creators.
Oct 12, 2024
7 min read
4 Tips to Grow Your Channel with YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts are more popular than ever, and now you can use them to grow your channel in exciting ways. Learn how below!
Aug 26, 2024
7 min read
How to Get More YouTube Shorts Views on Your Channel
Want to get more YouTube Shorts views? This guide will help you attract viewers with the three E’s: entertainment, education, and emotion.