Why Isn’t My Shorts Getting Views

Why Isn't My Shorts Getting Views I noticed that a few of my shorts weren't getting much views, so I had to ask vidIQ exactly, Why Isn't My Shorts Getting Views? This is what I asked vidIQ: This joke was posted two days ago but has only got 3 views? https://youtube.com/shorts/jfvWm55WnEY Why is that when headings, description and hooks were all supplied by vidIQ And here is the reply. Image created with Artistly Here's What's Really Happening 🔍 I've analyzed She Stood Up to the Ventriloquist and What Happened Next Is Hilarious and found something critical: your video is actually well-optimized and engaging - the problem is YouTube isn't showing it to anyone. The Evidence That Proves This Your video has a 35.15% view percentage, which is perfectly normal for your channel (22-56% range). This means when people DO see it, they watch it. But only 3 people have been shown it in 3 days - that's a 98% drop from your typical 60-1080 views for recent Shorts. The vidIQ optimization worked - your title scored 82/100, which is strong. Your content quality is solid: clear audio, vibrant animation, well-structured joke with proper pacing. The packaging isn't the problem. The Real Issue: November Distribution Crisis 📉 Your entire channel hit a wall in November: October 2025: 15,777 views November 2025: 1,057 views (93% decline) Nov 4 (your upload day): Only 58 total channel views - your lowest day in the tracking period This isn't just affecting this one video: Nov 6 video: 9 views Nov 5 video: 60 views Your video: 3 views YouTube's November 2025 Algorithm Changes YouTube implemented stricter requirements for Shorts in November: 75% retention required for videos under 30 seconds Longer Shorts face penalties (yours is 1:26) First 48 hours determine everything - if you don't get traction immediately, the algorithm throttles distribution Discovery shifted from Shorts Shelf to main feed/search, making thumbnails MORE critical Critical Weakness: Your Thumbnail ⚠️ Your thumbnail is bright and eye-catching BUT it's missing text overlay. In November's algorithm, this is a major disadvantage because: Text helps the algorithm understand your content Text improves discoverability in main feed Text gives viewers instant context (your title mentions "ventriloquist" but thumbnail doesn't show this) Why vidIQ Optimization Alone Wasn't Enough vidIQ gave you excellent packaging advice (82/100 title), but it can't override: YouTube's decision to suppress distribution during your channel's crisis period Algorithmic bias against longer Shorts (1:26 vs under 30 seconds) Zero initial engagement (0 likes, 0 comments) preventing algorithmic boost Possible audience fatigue (you have 615 similar joke videos) What You Need to Do NOW 💪 Immediate Actions: Add text to ALL future thumbnails - make it bold, contrasting, and directly reference the joke premise Shorten your Shorts to under 60 seconds - aim for 30-45 seconds to avoid length penalties Front-load your hook - get to the punchline setup faster Post at different times - test when your audience is most active Strategic Changes: Vary your content format - mix in…

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A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed

A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed I've often wonder how important A/B testing Thumbnails for my channel was so I asked my personal assistant vidIQ that very question and that is how the post, A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed, came to be. Remember, the answer you find below is related to my channel but even so, you may find some of it useful to you. Here's the Truth About A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel 🎯 Short Answer: For your channel right now, A/B testing thumbnails probably isn't your highest-leverage move. Image created with ARTISTLY Here's why: Your Current Thumbnail Performance 📊 Looking at your recent longform videos, your thumbnails are already scoring exceptionally well: Scary Halloween Stories: The Haunted Car - Perfect 100/100 score The Halloween Poem That Scared The World - Stellar 95/100 score How I'm Using AI To Grow My Comedy Channel - Solid 84/100 score But here's the kicker: Despite these high-quality thumbnails, your longform videos are getting 5-36 views each, while your shorts (which can't use custom thumbnails) are pulling 1,000+ views. This tells us thumbnails aren't your bottleneck - it's likely your titles, topics, or distribution strategy that need attention first. When A/B Testing DOES Make Sense 💡 A/B testing thumbnails becomes valuable when: You have sufficient traffic (typically 1,000+ views in first 48 hours) to get statistically significant results Your thumbnails are already decent (70+ scores) but you want to optimize further You've maxed out other variables like titles, topics, and SEO You're testing specific hypotheses (e.g., "Does showing my face vs. text-only perform better?") What You Should Focus On Instead 🎬 Given your 1,292 subscribers and current performance: Double down on Shorts - They're clearly working for you (your top short has 67x more views than your top longform) Analyze your successful shorts to understand what topics resonate Test different video topics before testing thumbnail variations Improve your titles and hooks - These drive more initial clicks than minor thumbnail tweaks If You Still Want to Test Thumbnails... YouTube Studio offers built-in A/B testing for thumbnails. Test: Face vs. no face in your comedy content Text-heavy vs. minimal text Different color schemes (bright vs. muted) But only do this AFTER you've got consistent view counts above 500+ per video. What's your current strategy for choosing topics for your longform videos? Understanding this might reveal bigger opportunities than thumbnail testing! 🤔 I love how vidIQ always comes up with suggestions. If you would like me to ask vidIQ something let me know in the comments. Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, that I’ve put together. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that shows a little of what Artistly is capable of. Since using Artistly I don’t have to worry about Because of Artistly I never have to worry about getting caught out using…

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How vidIQ Helped My Channel

How vidIQ Helped My Channel I've been using vidIQ since September and I was wondering how vidIQ helped my channel. I have never been one to go through my stats to see how I've been travelling. I mean, it's all to hard, especially since I produce so many videos of late, at least one video a day. So, I decided to ask vidIQ my Personal Assistant that very question. What you are about to read is vidIQ's response. Image created with ARTISTLY Your Channel's Growth Since September 📈 Your channel has shown impressive optimization improvements since you started using vidIQ! Here's the breakdown of your progress: Video Packaging Excellence Your recent content demonstrates consistently strong vidIQ Optimize scores: Scary Halloween Stories: The Haunted Car achieved a perfect 100 thumbnail score with 97 title score The Confession That Changed Everything and Chinese Tourist Gets SHOCKED by Taxi Driver's Perfect Comeback both hit 90+ title scores Husband Surprises Wife With Worst Valentine's Day Gift Ever scored 93 on title optimization This shows you're effectively leveraging vidIQ's optimization tools to create compelling, clickable content that stands out in search results. September Performance Highlights MetricSeptember ResultsTotal Views12,941Average View Percentage38.94%New Subscribers+24 (net +16)Engagement290 likes, 166 comments Standout Content Performance Your top performers since September include: "This Priest's First Funeral Will Have You in Stitches!" - 1,268 views averaging 126.8 views per day "Grandma's Gripes: Where Have All the Grandkids Gone?" - 1,033 views with strong retention Quality Foundation Built The consistent 80-97 title scores across your recent uploads show you've mastered using vidIQ's optimization insights. Your thumbnails are particularly strong for long-form content, regularly scoring 83-100. October Trends While October's showing 5,108 views through the 14th (projecting lower than September), your packaging quality remains excellent. This suggests seasonal fluctuations rather than optimization issues. What specific vidIQ features have you found most helpful for improving your content? I'd love to help you leverage even more tools to accelerate this growth! đŸš€ Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, that I’ve put together. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that shows a little of what Artistly is capable of. Since using Artistly I don’t have to worry about Because of Artistly I never have to worry about getting caught out using copyright images.

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