YouTube wants you to use shorts not only to get views but also to build a community of active users. The YouTube Short tips help creators to be more creative and find opportunities to grow channels.
YouTube shorts crossed 90 billion views in March 2025. You can monetize Shorts with YouTube ads and earn money. But to do that you need to get a minimum of 1000 subscribers and 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.
To monetize shorts, most content creators are running after views. They are creating content and getting views, but their subscriber count is not moving as per their number of views.
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YouTube Shorts Tips to Grow Your Channel:
YouTube Culture and Entertainment Editor Julia Lee Harter pointed out features that can help you grow your YouTube channels with shorts.
- Remix: You can use the remix button to reuse a video, reuse audio, collaborate on a post, or add a green screen.
- Trending Audio: You can use trending audio from YouTube’s Audio Library. Use the “Add Sound” button to add it to your video.
- Hashtags: Creators should use proper hashtags to reach a wider audience. Make sure that the hashtags are relevant.
- Use Template: If you are new to YouTube Shorts, start with existing templates. Tap on the Short template button and choose the style for your video.
Julia Lee Harter shared how stickers and video replies can help you grow your channel.
Stickers and Video Replies to Grow Your Channel:
Poll Stickers:
Type a question with two options. Share it with your audience to get real-time feedback. It will help you find out what your audience expects from your channel. It is a quick way to engage with viewers.
Quiz Sticker:
Ask questions, add two answers, and tick the right one. Test the knowledge of your audience and engage them with your videos.
Q&A Sticker:
Use the Q&A sticker to ask questions and let your viewers type their responses. You can ask for video ideas, issues, and anything else.
"Add Yours" Sticker:
Use the "Add Yours" sticker when you want your audience to show their work. Let your viewers respond through filming and linking to their shorts.
Video Replies:
Engage with your audience. When someone leaves an exceptional comment, do not leave it or reply with generic words. Instead, make the comment start in your next video. It will make the user feel amazing.
Conclusion:
YouTube wants you to use Shorts to grow your channel. There are features and tools available to help you do that. All you need is to follow the guidance and work on it. Use stickers and video replies to grow your channel. It will boost subscriber count as well as your video views.
If you still have questions, feel free to ask me.
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