How to Create a YouTube Short on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |

This article will discuss how to create a YouTube Short on iPhone in 3 simple steps. It's a simple and easy process that takes less than 2 minutes.

YouTube Shorts are 15 seconds to one-minute videos that pertain to different topics and issues. They are similar to TikTok videos and Facebook's and Instagram’s reels. You can in a similar way learn how to record videos with TikTok.

How to Make a YouTube Short on iPhone

Create a YouTube Short on iPhone in 3 Steps

Step-1 Open the YouTube App: The first step in the entire process is to open the YouTube app. But first, you need to make sure that you have YouTube on your iPhone.

If you don't have the app then you need to:

  • Go to the App Store on your iPhone
  • Type in YouTube in the search bar
  • Click on the install option
  • Once installed sign into the app

Now that you have installed the app you can open and use the app freely.

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Step-2 Tap on the plus icon: Now on the YouTube homepage scroll to the bottom of the screen. On the bottom of the screen you'll see multiple options:

  • Home
  • Shorts
  • Subscriptions
  • Library

Right in the middle of the screen, you'll see a plus like, Add icon. Tap on it. For further reference look at the picture below.

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Step-3 Tap on Create a Short: Finally you'll be redirected to a new page where you will see options like:

  • Create a short
  • Upload a video
  • Go live

Tap on Create a Short and enjoy making anything that your heart desires.

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FAQ

What is the Difference Between a Youtube Short and a YouTube Video?

For the longest time uploading, short videos on YouTube meant uploading a video with a shorter length on the app. A YouTube video is a full-length or video longer than 1 minute. You can also learn how to upload a video on YouTube.

However, YouTube shorts are a newly added feature in the latest version of the YouTube app. There is no drastic difference between the two other than the fact that the YouTube shorts can't be monetized yet and you can edit these shorts in the in-app studio of YouTube that was recently launched.

Are Longer Videos Better Than YouTube Shorts?

Shorts and Long videos have their own perks. Long videos help the audience know you better and form a better relationship and report with the creator.

On the other hand, shorts help you promote the channel and create and reach a wider audience as statistically YouTube shorts are consumed by more users on the video sharing app. However, if you're looking to earn and make a living on YouTube then longer videos are your solution as currently, you can not make money through shorts.

How to Create More Engaging Shorts?

Shorts are a form of content that is consumed by millions of people across the globe. But it doesn't mean that everyone can create shorts that can go viral. There is no sure-shot way to go viral but there are some ways through which you can make more engaging shorts:

  • Pay attention to the ongoing trends
  • Create shorts on trending songs
  • Make unique shorts
  • Keep the duration of the video short
  • Follow community guidelines
  • Stay away from controversial topics
  • Use text and voiceover
  • Write creative and short descriptions
 

What is the YouTube Shorts Algorithm?

You have creative control of your Youtube shorts however the App has its ways to promote and push your content so that it is promoted more on people's devices.

YouTube algorithm is that computation process that allows your content to be promoted. Once you check and know what content gets pushed more by YouTube you can benefit from it. If you create content that feeds into the algorithm there is a chance that you start getting more views on the videos and grow your channel.

What are the Latest Updates on the Youtube Algorithm?

The latest updates to the YouTube algorithm and the points on which your videos get promoted include:

  • Writing a good meta description
  • Description of the videos
  • Use of the key phrases in the videos
  • Number of comments the videos have
  • Likes your videos have

To beat the algorithm use the tools provided by YouTube and upload consistently.

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