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The Right Way to Upload YouTube Shorts (2024) – Secret Tricks to Go Viral

There is a correct method for uploading Shorts on YouTube. When uploaded properly, a Short is pushed into the ‘Short Feed’ and ‘Browse Features’, significantly increasing the chances of generating millions of views.

Here is the complete step-by-step process to upload and make your Shorts go viral:

1. The Right Way to Start Uploading

  • Open the YouTube app on your mobile phone.
  • Click on the ‘+’ (Plus) icon at the bottom of the screen.
  • You will see options for ‘Video’ and ‘Shorts’. Click on ‘Shorts’ (or the gallery icon).
  • Select the video you want to upload from your gallery and click ‘Done’.
  • YouTube will then process and analyze the video.

2. Adding Sound and Music (Optional)

  • Once processing is complete, if you want to add a specific song or voiceover, click on ‘Add Sound’ to browse and choose your music.
  • After setting the sound, click the ‘Tick (✔)’ icon and then press ‘Next’.

3. The Most Important Step: The Secret Thumbnail Trick

A thumbnail for a Shorts video can only be set during the initial upload process; it cannot be changed later in the Studio app. Top creators use a specific trick to make their videos go viral:

  • Using the Pencil Icon: After clicking ‘Next’, you will see a Pencil icon on top of your video preview. Click on it.
  • Select a Frame: A timeline will appear at the bottom, allowing you to select any attractive frame from your video to serve as the thumbnail.
  • The Viral Trick: During your video editing phase, intentionally insert a highly engaging, suspenseful, or clickbait image (like a shocking picture) for just 1 second (or even a millisecond) somewhere in the video.
  • While uploading, use the pencil icon timeline to find that exact 1-second frame and set it as your thumbnail, then click ‘Done’. This is the thumbnail people will see, compelling them to click.

4. Catchy Titles and Emojis

  • Keep your title short, clear, and suspenseful (e.g., “A Brother’s Revenge”) so viewers instantly understand what to expect.
  • Avoid writing long, complete sentences. Always use Emojis in your title to grab attention and make it pop.

5. Correct Use of Hashtags

  • Make sure to include hashtags directly in your title, such as #Shorts and #Trending.
  • This helps promote your video, as millions of users and channels engage with these popular tags.

6. Visibility Settings – Keep it Unlisted

  • The biggest mistake creators make here is immediately publishing the video as ‘Public’.
  • Do not publish it yet. Go to visibility and always select ‘Unlisted’ or ‘Private’.

7. Selecting the Right Audience

  • Click on ‘Select Audience’.
  • If your content is not specifically made for children, choose “No, it’s not made for kids”. This ensures your video is recommended to the appropriate age demographic.
  • After this, click on ‘Upload Short’. Your video will now upload in the background in unlisted mode.

8. Secret Settings in the YT Studio App

Once the upload is complete, close the YouTube app and open the ‘YT Studio’ app. Select the uploaded video and click on the Pencil (Edit) icon:

  • Description: Add 10-12 relevant hashtags to your description (e.g., #shorts, #comedy, etc.).
  • Tags: Do not use the hashtag symbol (#) in the ‘Tags’ section. Simply write search keywords (e.g., shorts, fight, comedy). Adding 10 to 15 short tags is sufficient.
  • Shorts Remixing: Leave “Allow video and audio remixing” selected. This allows other creators to Duet with your video or use your audio, which expands your reach.
  • Category: This is a crucial step! Choose the correct category for your video (e.g., Gaming, Comedy, Education). This tells the YouTube algorithm exactly who to push your video to.

9. The Right Time to Publish

  • After configuring all settings, tags, and descriptions, wait at least 10 minutes before changing the visibility from ‘Unlisted’ to ‘Public’.
  • This 10-minute window gives the YouTube algorithm time to properly process and categorize your video in the backend. Finally, click ‘Save’.

10. The Ultimate Key: Content Quality and Engagement

  • Simply applying upload tricks isn’t enough; your video must have high-quality substance.
  • Shorts can range from 15 to 59 seconds, but the content must be highly engaging so viewers don’t scroll away midway.
  • If the audience watches your Short entirely and loops it 2 to 3 times, YouTube will heavily promote it, drastically increasing your chances of going viral.
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