Optimizing for the Shorts Feed Swipe Algorithm
While long-form videos rely heavily on Click-Through Rate and search queries, YouTube Shorts are distributed via the vertical Shorts Feed where Viewed vs Swiped Away percentage and Average Percentage Viewed (100%+) dictate reach.
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1. The 3-Second Visual Hook
Shorts viewers decide to stay or swipe in under 2 seconds. Use dynamic motion, bold on-screen captions, and immediate sound in the first frame.
2. Seamless Looping Scripts
Craft the outro sentence of your Short to flow seamlessly back into the opening hook line to encourage repeat view loops.