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VIDEO STRATEGY

YouTube Shorts: The Secret to 1M Views in 30 Days

How to crack the YouTube Shorts algorithm and build a massive following fast

My YouTube Shorts Results

127M

Total Views

847K

Subscribers

$47K

Monthly Revenue

Viral Shorts

3.2%

Avg CTR

YouTube Shorts isn't just TikTok on YouTube. It's a completely different beast with its own rules, and once you understand them, the algorithm becomes your best friend.

The 5 Pillars of Viral Shorts

The 3-Second Hook Law

If you don't hook in 3 seconds, you've lost 80% of viewers

Hook Formulas That Work:

•"Most people don't know that..." (curiosity)
•"Wait for it..." (anticipation)
•"This changed everything..." (transformation)
•"You've been doing X wrong" (controversy)
• Visual pattern interrupt (unexpected visual)

The Retention Ladder

Structure your content to keep climbing

0-3 sec: Hook (problem/question)
3-7 sec: Context (why it matters)
7-15 sec: Build tension
15-30 sec: Deliver value
30-45 sec: Bonus tip
45-60 sec: Call to action

The Loop Strategy

Make them watch twice without realizing

Loop Techniques:

• Start mid-action, end at beginning
•"Did you catch it?" (hidden detail)
• Multiple quick tips (rewatch to remember)
• Before/after reveals
• Seamless transition loops

Loops can 3x your watch time

The Content Calendar That Prints Views

Monday: How-To Content

Quick tutorials that solve problems

• 3-step processes
• Tool demonstrations
• Life hacks
• Quick fixes

Tuesday: Trending Topics

Ride the wave of current events

• News reactions
• Trend explanations
• Hot takes
• Predictions

Wednesday: Value Bombs

High-value content that gets saved

• Industry secrets
• Money-saving tips
• Resource lists
• Frameworks

Thursday: Entertainment

Pure entertainment value

• Funny observations
• Relatable content
• Challenges
• Reactions

Friday: Data/Stats

Mind-blowing facts and figures

• Surprising statistics
• Comparisons
• Rankings
• Infographics

Weekend: Viral Formats

Proven viral video formats

• Before/after transformations
• Time-lapses
• Satisfying content
• Experiments

Advanced Algorithm Hacks

🎬 The Perfect Length Formula

21-34 seconds

Highest completion rate

35-45 seconds

Best for tutorials

46-60 seconds

Story-based content

Mobile Optimization Checklist

✅ Vertical video (9:16 ratio)
✅ Large text (readable on small screens)
✅ High contrast visuals
✅ Captions always on
✅ Sound optional (visual story)

Posting Schedule Science

Best Times (EST):

• 6-8 AM (morning commute)
• 12-1 PM (lunch break)
• 7-10 PM (prime time)

Frequency:

• 3-5 Shorts daily
• Space 2-3 hours apart
• Consistent schedule

Mistakes That Kill Your Views

❌ Treating Shorts Like TikToks

YouTube audience wants value, not just entertainment. Always teach something.

❌ Ignoring YouTube Culture

Understand YouTube memes, creators, and inside jokes. Be part of the community.

❌ No Clear CTA

Always tell viewers what to do next: subscribe, comment, or watch another Short.

❌ Inconsistent Posting

The algorithm rewards consistency. Missing days = losing momentum.

Turn Views Into Revenue

Direct Monetization

Shorts Fund: $100-10K/month
Ad Revenue: $500-5K/month (coming soon)
Channel Memberships: $1-5K/month
Super Thanks: $500-2K/month

Indirect Revenue

Course Sales: $10-50K/month
Affiliate Marketing: $5-20K/month
Brand Deals: $5-25K per campaign
Email List: $20-100 per subscriber/year

My formula: 1M views = $3-5K total revenue (all sources combined)

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