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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The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works 🎯

The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works I've often wondered about The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works. Should I be using clickbait? Will it help my channel? I've never used it because I'm not one to lead my viewers on or to trick them into watching my videos. I decided to ask vidIQ to see what it would recommend. My question was; "Is it a good idea to use clickbait in your headings and thumbnails?" And, here is Here's the deal: clickbait exists on a spectrum, and understanding the difference between misleading clickbait and curiosity-driven packaging is crucial for your comedy channel's growth. The Two Types of Clickbait Image created with Artistly ❌ Misleading Clickbait (Avoid This) Promises jokes or stories not delivered in your video Shows reactions or scenarios that don't actually appear Uses exaggerated claims about joke quality Creates false urgency or scarcity ✅ Curiosity-Driven Packaging (Use This) Accurately previews your joke without revealing the punchline Shows genuine expressions that match your video's energy Highlights relatable scenarios your Aussie audience recognizes Delivers on the promise made in the title and thumbnail Why This Matters for Your Channel Research shows misleading clickbait can boost your CTR by 30%+ initially, but here's the catch: YouTube's algorithm in 2025 prioritizes watch time and retention over clicks alone. When viewers feel deceived, they: Leave quickly (killing your retention) Click "Not Interested" (reducing recommendations) Lose trust in your channel (hurting long-term growth) For a comedy channel like yours with 1,300 subscribers, building trust is more valuable than temporary CTR spikes. Your Winning Formula 🎭 For Titles: Lead with the setup, not the punchline: "This Bloke Walked Into A Bar With A Kangaroo" ✓ Avoid vague clickbait: "You Won't Believe What Happened Next" ✗ Use specific, intriguing premises that accurately preview the joke For Thumbnails: Show your genuine Pete expressions matching the video's energy Add bold text highlighting the joke category or setup Include visual elements from the actual content Maintain consistent branding so viewers trust your packaging The Bottom Line Use bold, curiosity-driven packaging that accurately represents your content. Successful comedy channels grow by creating pattern interrupts that spark curiosity without deception. Your goal: make viewers think "I need to hear this joke" while ensuring they're never disappointed when they click. Want me to analyze some of your recent videos to see how your current titles and thumbnails are performing? I can give you specific suggestions for improvement! 📊 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, which I’ve put together. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. 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 showcases a small portion of what Artistly is capable of. Because of Artistly, I never have to worry…

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How Often Should You Publish A Video

How Often Should You Publish A Video So, how often should you publish a video? I've often thought about this very question and today I decided to ask my Personal AI Assistant. Remember when reading the following post, the answer to the above question is in relation to my channel. Still, i figure it will suit a lot of folks out there. Your Publishing Frequency Analysis 📊 A Reflection of How Often Should You Publish A Video Created with Artistly Based on your channel data, you're already publishing daily (both shorts and longform), which is actually MORE than most successful channels in your niche. Here's the reality check you need: The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Current Strategy You've published 594 videos but have 1,290 subscribers, while channels like YeahMad achieved 2.3 million subscribers with only 166 videos. Your publishing frequency isn't the problem—it's what you're publishing. Your Recent Performance Trend: August 2025: 18,958 views (your peak) September 2025: 12,941 views (31% decline) October 2025: 8,474 views (55% decline from August) Despite daily uploads, your views are dropping dramatically. This tells us the algorithm isn't rewarding your content consistency because viewers aren't engaging enough. What Successful Dad Joke Channels Do Differently ChannelSubscribersTotal VideosStrategyYeahMad2.31M166Quality over quantityDad Jokes254K243Selective publishingDad Joke Central23.5K130Fewer, better videos My Recommendation: Shift Strategy, Not Just Frequency 🎯 Continue daily shorts (1-2 per day), BUT: Stop the longform grind - Your recent longform videos are getting 2-143 views. That's not worth your time. Focus on viral potential - Channels your size are getting 50K-700K views on single shorts by nailing: Hook in first 0.5 seconds Visual comedy (not just talking heads) Trending audio/formats Relatable scenarios Quality gate every video - Before publishing, ask: "Would I watch this twice?" If not, don't post it. Test and iterate - Your best short got 1,836 views. Study what made it work and replicate that formula. The Real Answer 💡How Often Should You Publish A Video Publish 1-2 shorts daily (not more), but make each one count. Your current daily cadence is fine—you just need better content that stops the scroll. One viral short will do more for your channel than 100 mediocre daily uploads. What I'm Going To Do Although vidIQ are recommending I concentrate on shorts I'm still going to do the longform ones because even though they do not get the views they do make more money. 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. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. 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. Because of Artistly I never have to worry about getting caught out using copyright images.

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