I studied 5,400 YT Shorts to crack the algorithm

[@Marcus-Jones]

Watch this video next to see me track down an ex-KZbin Employee and get them to reveals how to get more views in 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7LhKKDm8t7p8k&ab_channel=GrowYourGamingChannel ...But watch it AFTER you've finished watching this video because you don't want to miss any crucial info... Oh yeah, and I don't want you to ruin my Average View Duration :D 👉 Also, want me to help you reach your first 1000 loyal subscribers? If so, check out my Four-Digit Challenge: link.growyourgamingchannel.com/EFyK

[@Spirograph_art007]

I am your big fan

[@Irenebushcraft]

I have followed the videos you shared, but no results, hope you can help me to achieve my goal.

[@Reall_vitaax]

can you help me. pls🎉

[@Reall_vitaax]

you more then 100k 💯 me less than 1K 😢😢

[@FansReelsOfficialChannel]

😊😊😊

[@pokeretro1]

Had no idea you could export the data! Unreal, thanks

[@Just_A_Relatable_Guy]

Um first

[@riddlemath]

Don't let the lack of views and subscribers discourage you. Remember, success takes time and dedication. Keep creating, stay positive, and believe in yourself.

[@Miner_20]

And take brakes if needed - dont burn yourself out

[@Tx21244]

True, but I think ppl get nervous from the timeline to meet the partnership threshold.

[@ewtsss]

Thank you so much, I hope one day I can succeed

[@StriveLine]

Realy wise 🙏🏻🙌🏼

[@TheOZoneOMV]

100 percent!

[@Theproject64]

This is pure fact, when iam pushing 15s shorts to get high retention my channel is not growing at all! But since i focus in quality even though my shorts now 40-60 s duration.. my channel spike suddenly… 1000 subs a day , good job there mate this is pure reality ❤

[@shadowcyclonexx2.097]

Any other tips?

[@DccToon]

cool how to get microhpone?

[@DopamineDosage]

Woah that’s crazy I’m tryna get like you bro

[@less_thanONEmin]

1000 subs a day , wow it's great

[@hypehive-n3g]

@@DccTooncar broke. Phone, yes?

[@Secretsrums]

To the person reading this, I pray you become a successful youtuber

[@Nightmakesedits]

Ok

[@Tagandswing]

Thanks

[@Lio_the_lion]

Amen. Thank you. And I will get back to you when it becomes a reality

[@CentralClips33]

thsnks brother ❤

[@Babi98mukbangfoodtv]

Aaamiiinnn

[@ShmetCS]

Guys keep going. Be consistent and patient if you enjoy what you’re doing it won’t feel like you’re doing it for nothing

[@jacksontimegaming]

Wishing everyone good luck in finding their way into the algorithm. It's a grind for sure but something I personally love doing. I'd suggest just making content you love, the best you can and hope others also share your passion.

[@fitfoodie_Raina]

Agree

[@TheExplainer_99]

@@fitfoodie_Raina kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaibip-Pg5x9nJY

[@ksportalcraft]

thanks

[@michaelthomas1614]

Noo thats one of the worse approaches you can have if you want to be successful on youtube. Yes, enjoying to profuce your own content is important, but you need to be thinking about what the youtube audience wants alot.

[@jacksontimegaming]

@@michaelthomas1614 really depends on your motifs. If your sole goal is to be a 'big" youtuber then I'm sure you can find what the people want and tailor to that ... For me I love gaming, I love the process of playing, recording, editing and creating ... I could tailor this to what audiences want but I'm much more likely to keep it up and most importantly, still enjoy doing what I love, if I do what I care about in the first place. To not think about your target audience is of course naive but I'd always implore doing it about something you're passionate about, there will be others that are also passionate about that and then it's trying to deliver it in a way those others like.

[@axelsylvian]

I have a short with 2.7 million views that gained me thousands and thousands of subscribers but I am still getting 50 views on my actual videos. Should I delete this short? Does this kill my growth? How do my long videos get suggested? Does my content just suck?

[@akselsputnins10]

no

[@RobinsBuysandDIYs]

Don’t delete it ride the wave and maybe do another short similar to that or maybe along similar and then put that short in the cards to try and tie everything together but I would not delete anything that has got me thousands of subscribers

[@4rtivist]

Definitely don’t delete it

[@4rtivist]

And make your thumbnails and titles better, your shorts thumbnails are nice… that’s why people click. You’ve also posted more shorts as well. Content is always king but you can post more long forms to gauge better

[@foolgoboom8766]

That's insane m8

[@abhinabamatya]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🕵️ *Analyzed 5,500 KZbin shorts across 34 niches to decode the algorithm for viral success.* 01:39 📊 *Understanding KZbin Shorts algorithm from a viewer's perspective: initial random shorts to gauge engagement.* 03:03 🎥 *Longer shorts (50-60 seconds) tend to have higher average view duration, influencing algorithmic favor.* 08:54 🧐 *VVSA (Viewed vs. Swiped Away) is crucial; shorts with VVSA between 70-90 have the potential for higher views.* 11:53 💰 *Monetization: Shorts now earn more after proper monetization, but long-form videos still generate more revenue per view.* 13:46 🔄 *Evaluate time invested, views, and potential revenue to decide between creating KZbin shorts or long-form videos.* Made with HARPA AI

[@iamhuman798]

Thank you

[@BookBee3]

Problem: people need to watch my shorts more Solution: how tf am I supposed to know?

[@iamhuman798]

@@BookBee3 what kind of content do you wish to create? Fix your channel a little bit. No profile picture, no banner. You need to clean your KZbin Channel. Change your description make it more professional

[@BookBee3]

@@iamhuman798 alr, ty. I've been exploring niches. I found one that I like, but it doesn't attract a lot of views(like, the community alone). Any tips?

[@iamhuman798]

@@BookBee3 what’s your niche? Try using trending audio in your shorts, I only have 40 followers but I also only started my account 3 weeks ago. You’re much younger so if you keep posting and trying to learn you’ll do much better. Patience. And what’s your niche again?

[@_KiwiDad]

Shorts have led to 80% of my subs. Went from 100 - 750 this year! Still small time but much bigger growth than my previous year.

[@Animessloth]

congrats

[@_KiwiDad]

@@Animessloth Thanks! Hit 1k today.

[@NeverQuitMotivation02]

@@_KiwiDadcongrats

[@MRMODDEREDITZ]

​@@_KiwiDadmy one video went viral gained 10k subs in a month 😅

[@jaspalette]

Congrats!🎉will you suggest to creating shorts first, then long video content?

[@SnowyBlizzard]

I’ve got one that was nearly 80% chose to view, and as it picked up traction, it went HIGHER, which sped up the traction and it still increased, now it’s at over 82% CTV and traction is increasing quicker by the day

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

Congrats! 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@DopamineDosage]

What is ctv

[@rashidmavaran]

Useful content, thanks man for creating this content

[@Cartoonhubb123]

I am here to support everyone trying to get there. Let's do it guys.💯❤️

[@TalesRetold]

I reduced the time of my shorts because people would only watch about 70%. Now its up to 80%. I just started this channel so I am still trying different things to develop my skillset. Your video’s really help. Thank you!

[@DameDoller]

shortening it really helps as most of my shorts have near 90-100 % watch time at 15 - 9 seconds. But then again 9 seconds is really short and i just post mini clips from videos

[@smoose1]

@@DameDoller 90-100% sounds good but if it’s only 9 seconds that’s only 9 seconds of view duration. Compared to an 80% viewed 60 second video which is like 45 seconds or something idk math

[@DameDoller]

@@smoose1 yea somethin like that

[@EatMyShortsAU]

Your shorts are good but have you though about narrating the shorts yourself? That would add a human touch and improve your quality.

[@TalesRetold]

@@EatMyShortsAU Yes I have. I'm preparing my setup so I can do it myself. Must say I have to get used to hearing my own voice lol. Thank you for your advice.

[@barbsandjoeh]

Learned a lot from this video. Thank you for your content and for breaking down Paddy’s findings

[@KlemensDanner-c3l]

Thanks for the information shared!

[@huntercoleherr]

I commented something similar on another of your videos, but you're the only growth channel I actually think is legit. You aren't selling any systems or courses, you're just showing data and drawing logical conclusions.

[@Yanmega420]

He has a course... But I do agree, him and VidIq are some of the best growth channels out there.

[@MindvestIQ]

Small steps, big progress. Keep going

[@judymyers1934]

Shorts are indeed working really great for me on my second channel. I mean, I am just small content creator and I work really hard (I also use a bit of Famester, but I honestly think that is a necessity nowadays). I just give all my videos small initial dose of views and likes, and that causes them to spread literally everywhere, bringing more and more organic views day after day.

[@Blarnix]

You don’t really need Famester or whatnot. Buying subs or promoting only causes issues, because those subscribers won’t be fully engaged, driving down your CTR. Try just growing naturally and see where that gets you. The best KZbinrs never needed those things to grow.

[@DopamineDosage]

@@Blarnixwhat is CTR

[@DopamineDosage]

How well has it worked for you?

[@Gorartsy]

@@DopamineDosageclick through rate

[@jamtruck7252]

Lick through rate

[@mmrlsussy]

Really helpful video! Will make sure to try and apply these things in the next few weeks on my YT shorts, thanks!

[@nirajnishithdash-entrepreneur]

Sorry to say your channel may get Ban if you just or implement what you learn in this particular video learn from different ministers with the real Niche's wise Creators- If You want to get it Then I Can Help You

[@JcustomGS]

Let's keep going guys.! Goodluck to us small creator

[@the_chemical_artist]

Woohoo yeahh

[@Explore.Unseens]

Great content! 🙏

[@DrGamerJa]

Thank you for summarising Paddy's study well. Be able to hook people at the start and keep them watching for a minute

[@AdventureLegend]

Good luck to all the creators on youtube! Don't give up!

[@Orb_info]

It’s a long journey for sure ,good to see channels helping each other

[@xl_sport]

2:25 ain’t no way you did my boy cricket like that 😂

[@cjshortsnsnips]

A good approach is also drill down by niche and channel size like a certain number of channels with 0-100, 100-500, 500-1000 and so on so we could have an idea. A small channel may have 80/20 viewd/swiped away with a couple views because there is no data to the algorithm figure out like watch history while a channel with at least 500 to 1k subscribers can get traction with 60/40 due to history data well established. Even after that there is no guarantee since KZbin has hundreds of triggers embedded in the code. All we can do is consistency.

[@TheExplainer_99]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaibip-Pg5x9nJY

[@Sirehistory]

Best wishes. Let me be an additional sub.

[@AAllinsonNN]

The best stat in this is actually that it takes 10k views for about 20 subscribers.. So if you need 1000 subs you’ll need an average of 500,000 channel views

[@mmaquickhits0]

I started this bussines with my best friend, we are under 18, dreaming a lot, this is our first business together and this rly helped us a lot. We hope you the best brother and thank you.

[@ThatWasEpicFansClub]

You missed the most important aspect which is the "Average Viewed Percentage (AVD)"

[@madzvoid7466]

3:30 is that Jonny razer’s channel emblem blurred in the top right of the screen

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Love a video on if SEO Score ie; Putting hashtags on the video really worth IT !!

[@Iammattjupp]

Woahh very valuable highlights! Thanks for dropping and sharing this one 🔥

[@MrPrajitura]

I cannot be the only one thinking that the "shorts" is just KZbin's attempt to not hemorrhage people to tiktok.

[@therealtom]

Main take away. Keep shorts over 40 seconds, make sure hook is rock solid.Thank you for this video. Gave me some ideas of how to get better performance for my shorts

[@innovateandinvest]

It really depends on your audience's age and your content

[@YourWorldTourGuide]

This is awesome useful information. Thanks for sharing.

[@zoltan.rozgonyi]

It was a very useful video. First of all, it had a high information density, for which I am particularly grateful. It packed as much information as possible into a given amount of time. Thanks! 👌 Secondly, it fundamentally clarified the interpretation of KZbin long and KZbin short. At least, what I gathered from it is that both of them have their own place, and if I use them correctly, I can utilize both of them for my goals.🤔😊 Thank you, I'm grateful that you shared your experiences and gave us a glimpse behind the scenes.🙏😎

[@TheLivingPerson]

This is the most okay I have been with a KZbinr saying that he just click baited us. 😂

[@CrimeVue]

Your video made me believe in myself again. I can't thank you enough for sharing your motivation and insight. It truly made a difference

[@AngdudzGamer]

Thank you so much for always keeping us updated and for giving us tips /advice ❤😮😊

[@SquirtleTurtleAdventures]

It's a journey for sure, good to see all these smaller channels helping each other out!

[@magnificent_kimberly]

I absolutely love it!

[@MAVOmusicYT]

In my niche is always a roulette :D Some gets 100 or 400 but a lot 0-20 and once YT is in good mood it goes over 1k. One of my shorts just keeps getting views, aiming for 10k soon and being my second most watched. Still experimenting this, would be cool if some of you can give advice what else to add to make a better hook to keep people in :) Good luck y'all!

[@Smily_Smiles]

Thank you for really good vids that help all of us

[@CertificationTerminal]

Good analysis.

[@iboyplays]

I honestly appricate your content. Really helps new guys like myself! Thanks again bud!

[@gentlefrug253]

hey there, may i ask how did this video help you?

[@KozakPlay]

Thanks buddy ❤

[@thelittlenoobMC]

Been grinding for 1 month now, and the results are starting to come in. I did start to dig into youtube shorts around January on a different channel, and reached 6k subs. But I found out it was not my niche. So I made this channel. Slowly getting there, but consistency is the key. Knew most of what you said, but also learned a few new things. So thanks for this helpful video bro! Keep up the good work :)

[@chairrots]

How did you get 6k subs on the accoutn

[@thelittlenoobMC]

@@chairrots I made meme videos

[@chairrots]

@@thelittlenoobMC okay do you still have the channel?

[@thelittlenoobMC]

@@chairrots yes I do ☺️

[@chairrots]

@@thelittlenoobMC what is it

[@kimiparfaits6786]

Gonna keep these in mind for my art videos!

[@Amellesse]

😊well constructed video love it

[@theGamifiedTV]

Very useful video, thanks for explaining these things in details ❤

[@TheHerdBros]

Had a short that was rocking 70+% stay rate for the first hour, then it plummeted to below 55%. It’s like KZbin started sending it to the opposite audience or something. Never seen a drop like that before.

[@SweeperGT]

I have a video going really good right now getting thousands of views an hour and it has a ctr of 75% and a retention of 200%

[@amel3457]

In my opinion KZbin Shorts are defo worth it. It takes me 3 days to complete a half decent or good long form video while a good short takes maximum 30-40 minutes.

[@alexairplanner]

It really depends if you shoot yourself on camera or not. Then it's definitely not 30-40 minutes and I'd argue that's true in most cases

[@Nureymahussin]

Great effort! Keep growing 🎉

[@राम्रो]

good job! Thanks for analysing this... I'd never had read that study prolly! thank you for making video of it... i actually went and checked the vvsa on my best short while watching this! THANKS AGAIN👍🏼

[@SteadfastFaith]

Thanks for this info! It’s going to help a lot. I like your production quality. I’m using shorts to build up my subscriber base since I’m just starting out. I find the reach is better than starting with actual videos. I was able to gain 6 subscribers from ~220 views, so seeing the graph at the end with 16.9 average subscribers for 10k views was nice to see. Not sure if it’s luck or not, but I’m hopeful!

[@Jokezyshorts]

Thank you for the video!

[@EnstienJacobtapang]

I learned a lot in this video thanks

[@GameJunctionMedia]

Heck yea! Was hoping for a new video soon!

[@pttttt13]

Hi..i am dealing with an huge problem few days ago i was getting views in millions on every single short but than all of sudden all of my views died and now i am getting only 50 60 views per short and its not like my shorts are bad all of this shorts has around (75% avd and 80 percent chose to view percentage) but still youtube is not recommending my shorts...so whats wrong

[@reycubantv]

you got greedy there! let them sit before you push more content!

[@ZephyrReal]

Your topic... When you were getting millions of views, the IPL was still going and when the IPL ended, your views ended. What you should do is change your content a little bit, instead of IPL make shorts about Football cuz it's more relevant and worldwide compared to IPL which only indians watch and maybe also make those shorts in english cuz mostly people outside of India are gonna watch those football shorts. Hope this helps

[@Aifundxb123]

@@reycubantv

[@Aifundxb123]

Its all about consistency,quality and patience

[@BeyondRecordsFacts]

It‘s hard to keep grindig😅 Good Video!

[@McKueen]

Thanks for doing these videos. I m trying to be a youtuber as well and your videos, more than anything, inspire me to keep going. ofc i try to take into consideration the advices you offer, but your overall positive attitude is a good vibe

[@nirajnishithdash-entrepreneur]

only consuming will not pay you learning from different Mentos and combining in implementing it with only give the result that you actually want as a KZbin creator

[@asheralbrecht2554]

I am so glad someone finally made a video like this where they actually show real-world metrics with comparing! Ty so much!

[@IamRobiee]

Sending well wishes to all those embarking on their journey into the algorithm. While it's undoubtedly a challenging endeavor, it's one that I personally find great joy in pursuing. My advice would be to create content that resonates with your own passions, giving it your utmost effort, and relying on the possibility that others will connect with your enthusiasm as well.

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

Thank you friend 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@slept72]

3:37 thats so obviously johnny razer

[@thisisweirdplays]

sick i'm enjoying making shorts at the moment so learning this makes them even more useful

[@InfinitiaterYT]

Thanks for the tip! Will try it soon :D

[@timofifa]

here before the video gone viral

[@Jays_Brickfilms]

I’m to

[@taadn]

Top comment??🎉

[@Fx_Qz]

Fr

[@AJMemes545]

Yep

[@Rykiion]

me too

[@spicymacdoogle]

I pushed the last few weekends and I have been experimenting, and this information really does help.

[@ImproveEnglishPro]

Much love to everyone starting out! I started a month back and still struggling to grow. I am positive these tips will help us all!! Let's keep the dream alive! 👩‍❤‍👨💓

[@GhettoHumour]

Great tips man, thank you so much for your guidance 🙂 Been working really well for me

[@kevvydraws]

I've been stuck at 165 subs for a month straight 🤔 i tried different content from my usual art vids but nothing has changed. I hope this vid helps me 🙏

[@Kingkccomedy]

I seriously started posting my stand-up comedy video on KZbin and got 1000 subscribers...but it seems to be dormant as when I didn't post at all. I am still learning the craft and since I no longer have money to pay for people to edit videos and create thumbnails...I am learning much more by myself. i headache that's really worth it.

[@thetianamelvina]

I’m scared to post my stand up 😂🥴 but I do feel like people would watch it

[@RelaxingRain-um2cl]

I hope everyone struggling hard gets a great reward❤️ keep growing guys, one day you will be winner🏆

[@TsikoMania]

2:28 bro angered 2 billion people at once💀

[@Memebrane2024]

My shorts get no views after a couple of hours, I make animations and its very time consuming and they only get around 600 views on average.

[@EatMyShortsAU]

I think the quality of your shorts in which you generate are high quality but they are probably too short. I think you should be aiming for 30-60 seconds duration.

[@AlphaFighterSigma]

Customize your channel and always make 1 thing better with every video!

[@robneitzke1048]

How long are they? My first short got 6.3k views and was 8 seconds long

[@OddityAlchemy]

New subscriber here! Your content has really helped me understand KZbin’s algorithm as a whole. Starting out I knew absolutely nothing and I’m finally starting to get a sense of direction thanks to you !

[@CallmeOBE]

If you're reading this, You are going to do amazing with your channel, And never never Give up

[@SweeperGT]

HOW DOES BRO HAVE ACCESS TO JOHNNY RAZORS ACC

[@JBvDrone]

To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your KZbin channel. Keep going it's going to get better.

[@Pursue.Greatnes]

Bro I’ve gone from thousands of views to like 5

[@factsnflags]

To all small channels, dont quit, you got it!

[@Nate.mortgage]

Thanks for this! I'm in a more boring niche, so figuring out how to stand out has been hard for me to think through, this helps me take the 30,000 ft view of it

[@Nextgenearningsacademy]

This is great stuff thank you Marcus. I dont do shorts as much as I should, so now I will.

[@AaronDoster]

I hope everyone has a great day and good luck on your channels😁

[@KAYODVLOG3058]

💖💖💖

[@thefacelessbiz]

Killer tutorial and information. Thanks! Liked and Subscribed.

[@MaskedKTO]

To the person reading this… don’t give up, keep uploading, we got this! 💪🏻

[@drizl482]

this helped me alotr ngl thanks bro

[@cjshortsnsnips]

Thanks for the input! As a small creator on youtube for fun I have looked at these analytics and even though Paddy findings showed interesting results, it is hard to figure out how YT Algorithm works. I had a video with 60% that picked up traction to 100k while others with only 20% swipe away got stuck at 1 or 2k. If we think about Academia research, we need to randomly select all shorts in the pool and not only those with good potential in the respective niche. If he didn't use any research methodology to do that, the samples might be biased and compromised and may skew different results. He's done an amazing job but this code is hard to crack.

[@stickman06]

I'm new on youtube and have very small subscribers. Keep going dont give up! Best wishes to all the small channels out there, lets go!

[@IAMotivated]

It’s very good lesson, I’m new on KZbin. Hope I can make it 🙏🏼

[@YouTubeOrganicMarketing]

This is the perfect illustration of what it means to "work the algorithm." You went in-depth and showed people the truth. Very impressive, Marcus.

[@Karma__World]

If everyone that has commented subscribes to everyone else then who needs to study 😂

[@hairlessstyle3489]

Cool thanks for presenting the research👍🏼

[@XGN]

So average % viewed is NOT as valued as average view duration? Most of my shorts get average % of 90+, while I have them trimmed down to the highlights, around 10-20 seconds (gameplay clips). The takeaway from your video is: don't make shorts very short, make very engaging shorts close to the full minute duration. This is the first place I've heard this advice.

[@smoose1]

yes I can’t give any solid advice but I took that from this video and applied it in 2 shorts I just posted recently. My most recent short has 75% viewed and a 43sec view duration which I believe is really decent

[@XGN]

@@smoose1 by 75% viewed: are you referring to the "choose to view Vs swipe away" OR "average view %" stat? Many of my shorts say between 90-100+% average views, one of em recently actually said "930% average viewed %" = these seems VERY confusing?🤔

[@smoose1]

@@XGN 75% chose to view and 25% swiped away. it’s been changing between 70-80%. this is a good sign for a video just posted yesterday

[@XGN]

@@smoose1 which niche are your YT shorts? 🤔

[@gofazil]

I am trusting the process. I am being consistent from past 28 days. And I am on 600 subscribers. Hope I get 1000 sub and 4000 watch hours… best of luck guys.. hope you all succeed…

[@ANIME_PLOTTER]

I just hit 100 subs pround of myself but getting to 1000 seems impossible want to get there before next summer

[@Mipon_en]

Thank you very much. This video was extremely helpful! I just subscribed.

[@storiestv3734]

I disagree with this. Based on my personal experience I can see that the algo is pushing content onto me that it selected that I make a point of skipping and yet it keeps sending me not only the same type of content but even the videos that I specifically asked it to not show me. The truth is, nobody understands the KZbin algo and if someone says they do, I can find data that will debunk it. Now when it comes to Paddy Galloway, he himself has never and would never work with small channels because he knows, it's an uphill battle. Pretty much anybody with an analytical mind can pull off what he did with huge channels that have a much greater margin of error and can afford to experiment because they make KZbin so much money that it will continue to push their content anyway. So far, there has been nobody who could prove that they could grow a channel super fast starting from scratch and those that tried, failed. KZbin is full of examples of creators who despite being successful now failed to replicate their own success on other channels without leveraging their existing connections, links, name, etc...

[@darronrbrown_]

Shorts have only been out for about 3 years. Who are the creators who had success and could t replicate it?

[@Speedroute]

Cope

[@NewtonFamilyClan]

Marcus… Can you tell me why we went from @10k viwes to single digit views??? It’s driving me nuts

[@creepycutedesign]

Thanks for sharing this :) I just started making content i love to share. And still need to figure out how to get views..2 shorts have more than 1k but my last one only 44 XD

[@PaulCapps]

Thanks for the tips.