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What is YouTube Shorts?

YouTube short-form vertical video format.

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Quick definition

YouTube short-form vertical video format.

Definition

YouTube Shorts are short-form vertical videos up to 60 seconds. While Shorts use video frames as thumbnails rather than custom uploads, understanding Shorts visibility is important for overall channel strategy. Shorts can drive subscribers who then see your long-form thumbnails.

Examples

1Vertical 9:16 format videos
2Videos under 60 seconds
3Mobile-first content

Related Terms

YouTube Studio

YouTube's dashboard for managing channels and viewing analytics.

YouTube Algorithm

YouTube's system for recommending videos to viewers.

Views

The number of times your video has been watched.

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