{"id":921033,"date":"2026-07-19T17:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/19\/youtube-offers-tips-on-working-with-shorts-videos\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T17:12:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T22:12:32","slug":"youtube-offers-tips-on-working-with-shorts-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/19\/youtube-offers-tips-on-working-with-shorts-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube offers tips on working with Shorts videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>An article from<\/span><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d12v9rtnomnebu.cloudfront.net\/logo\/printer_friendly\/socialmediatoday.jpg\" alt=\"Entertainment site logo\">\n    <\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The platform\u2019s Culture and Entertainment Editor Julia Lee Harter outlined best practices for using interactive features and building community engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\n            This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/contact\/\">feedback<\/a>.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>YouTube <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/creator-and-artist-stories\/grow-youtube-channel-interactive-shorts\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>shared new tips<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to help creators integrate Shorts into their creative mix, including notes on how to uncover key trends and opportunities. The company also offered information about interactive functions available within the Shorts composer that could boost viewer engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Shorts is YouTube\u2019s fastest-growing content format, with total Shorts views rising from<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/youtube-shorts-now-up-to-30-billion-daily-views-ads-in-shorts-now-in-testi\/622814\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span> about <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>30 billion daily views in 2022<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> to an estimated <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/youtube-shorts-ads-tips-marketers\/742630\/\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>90 billion daily views as of March 2025<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>. Short-form content is clearly the trend of the moment, which has also impacted broader viewing behaviors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>If creators and brands want to maximize engagement with the next generation of consumers, short-form video is an essential consideration.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>YouTube Culture and Entertainment Editor Julia Lee Harter recently shared pointers on how to uncover key Shorts trends so that brands can align their content approaches with what\u2019s already resonating with Shorts audiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter shared five key tips:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Iterate with Remix<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span><span><span>: YouTube\u2019s Shorts remix options let creators tap on a remix button in order to re-use audio, create a collab post, add a green screen or cut a section from a clip to use as the inspiration for another video. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Let trending audio offer guidance:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>\u00a0Harter said that creators can also browse YouTube\u2019s Audio Library using the \u201cAdd Sound\u201d option to see what\u2019s trending, then include that audio in their own creations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Entertainment YouTube Shorts tips\" data-imagemodel=\"201353\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/TqY9SAPi6Cxn8gny2m9du827gBv43s6u33aKVlb27n4\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS95b3V0dWJlX3Nob3J0c190aXBzMl91SXRTSEEzLnBuZw==.webp\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Optional Caption<\/p>\n<p>Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7Yu4nR4FHLw\">YouTube<\/a> on July 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Explore using hashtags<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>: Hashtags have fallen out of favor lately, at least in terms of using tags to increase post reach. But Harter said that creators can tap through on relevant tags to learn more about key trends and formats. \u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span>Every community on YouTube has its own hashtags, whether it&#8217;s #booktube, #cleanwithme or #learnonshorts,\u201d Harter said.\u00a0\u201cTapping on these hashtags takes you to its pivot page, which is a gold mine of ideas.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Try a template<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>: Harter said templates can be a great place for <\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span>beginner Shorts creators to start learning how to pace their edits, \u201cor for anyone who just wants to create something great, fast.\u201d Creators can tap on the Shorts template button to use the same style with their on video clip. Templates will replicate the timing, cuts and music. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Stay informed<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>: Harter said creators can keep up with the latest Shorts trends and insights by subscribing to the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/\">official YouTube blog<\/a>, which often shares data on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span>emerging trends and creator case studies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter also outlined the engagement benefits of YouTube\u2019s various Shorts sticker options.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><span>Poll sticker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span><span>: The poll sticker provides a quick way to spark direct response from Shorts viewers in-stream, letting them vote on key questions and offering two clear options.\u00a0Creators can use these insights to guide their content approach. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Entertainment YouTube Shorts tips\" data-imagemodel=\"201355\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/nnwC4kUSMP3PBkZtPbs9__NvTVg6RRmHywOII0rUdbU\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS95b3V0dWJlX3Nob3J0c190aXBzMy5wbmc=.webp\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Optional Caption<\/p>\n<p>Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CSmdlnThoJU&#038;t=37s\">YouTube<\/a> on July 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Quiz sticker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>: Creators can pose a question in a Shorts video, offering two possible answers, and then show viewers which one is correct. This provides an easy way to prompt a direct viewer response.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Q&#038;A sticker:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>Creators can ask viewers a question and let them type out custom responses. \u201cThis is a goldmine for future video ideas,\u201d Harter said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Entertainment YouTube Shorts tips\" data-imagemodel=\"201356\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/DspN-lMCoZLrwyVP_YYRBVNuT09nMkpjdycr8L8Df8Q\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS95b3V0dWJlX3Nob3J0c190aXBzNC5wbmc=.webp\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Optional Caption<\/p>\n<p>Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CSmdlnThoJU&#038;t=37s\">YouTube<\/a> on July 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Add Yours sticker<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span><span><span>: This sticker lets creators prompt viewers add their own linked Shorts take, which can increase exposure and engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter said creators should look to continue the conversation by monitoring replies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span><span>When you get a great question, an intriguing opinion, or a funny comment, don\u2019t just type back a generic text reply \u2014 make that user the star of your next video,\u201d Harter said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This can help enhance community engagement and grow channels through audience interaction. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter also shared tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ywYL5uuFBNc\">building ongoing connection through Shorts<\/a>, as well as using Shorts to drive expanded channel engagement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter said that creators should look to build a clear path between Shorts content and long-form posts, using Shorts as a gateway into broader discovery. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter said the Related Videos link option is a great way to do this because it offers a direct bridge between Shorts and longer videos. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Entertainment YouTube Shorts link button\" data-imagemodel=\"201453\" src=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.divecdn.com\/avgTLZK-vAblTCf7gmoXtQeSrbXLNirlMW35_90D13E\/g:ce\/rs:fit:1600:0\/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS95b3V0dWJlX3Nob3J0c19saW5rX2J1dHRvbi5wbmc=.webp\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Optional Caption<\/p>\n<p>Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ywYL5uuFBNc\">YouTube<\/a> on July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter added that Shorts creators should include a call to action to promote their related videos link, in order to solidify that linkage. \u201cPoint at the link so they know where to click, or throw up an image of the thumbnail so they know what they\u2019re getting,\u201d Harter said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Harter said that creators should reward viewers who click on the Related Videos link by ensuring that the content reflects what they promoted in the Short. \u201cDon\u2019t start with a long, unrelated preamble, don\u2019t make them hunt for the information,\u201d Harter said.\u00a0\u201cThe very first few seconds of your long video should confirm they made the right choice.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Finally, Harter said creators should experiment with new features, such as vertical live streams. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>These tips could provide some additional inspiration on how to approach short-form YouTube content. 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