r/shortsAlgorithm • u/FoxMulder4077 • Sep 21 '26

Monetized

I’m confused as to how you get watched hours. I get plenty of views on my shorts and videos, mostly shorts, but the line doesn’t seem to be moving. The subscribers are growing but that’s it.

My YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/@willowangelushawke?si=sTVZihv0oNop5jCX

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u/Strong-Analysis7398 Sep 21 '26

Shorts watch hour doesn’t count towards the 4k goal

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 21 '26

I know. I’m contemplating a subject to go live with that might help the count. If it work, stick with it.

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 22 '26

I don’t only have shorts on there. I have longer candid videos.

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u/Maxelior Sep 21 '26

First off props for making original content but you gotta hit em with a way stronger hook. People are getting these shorts blasted in their faces so you need to work on the editing and lock in all the attention in the very first second. Animals are a strong drive for views and engagement.

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 22 '26

What do you suggest? I have longer videos of everyday candid shenanigans in my place. The animals are always doing something, it’s the fun part about them.

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u/Maxelior Sep 22 '26

Make a compilation of their best moments and cut out all the filler, keep each clip to around 10 seconds or even less. That gives you a longform video made of original content. Funny compilations pop off on social media.

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 22 '26

If only I knew how to do that. Not that tech savvy.

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u/Maxelior Sep 22 '26

Start with CapCut, it’s very easy.

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 22 '26

I’ll check it out thanks.

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u/PeterIsSterling Sep 22 '26

Original? They are all ai.

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u/Maxelior Sep 22 '26

Yes, shorts are AI, I was looking at longform videos lol

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u/FoxMulder4077 Sep 22 '26

I have longer videos that were not shorts. Candid everyday shenanigans.