The Right Way to Upload YouTube Shorts (Grow FAST in 2026!)

When you get 0 views or a few hundred views, you think the problem is in my short video. But

actually it's not. Because you upload shorts the wrong way, Youtube doesn't send your shorts to the

shorts feed. So in this video, I will cover some crucial topic like, right way to upload shorts,

where I will upload shorts- mobile or PC, which hashtag I will use, should I write description,

should I blank tag section, perfect time for uploading shorts. So let's start.

You can upload short from YouTube app, Chrome browser and Yt studio. But when you upload from

Chrome browser in desktop mode, then you can't choose custom thumbnail and can't add trending

song. So I will not upload from any browser or from desktop. I will use YouTube mobile app and

Yt studio to upload shorts. What you do here, you just press the plus button and upload your

shorts. But that's the big mistake you are making. Please don't do it. Before uploading any shorts,

go to the Play Store and check the YouTube app and the Yt studio both. If you see any

update available, then you must update it before uploading, and it's crucial. Check it

every time before uploading your shorts. Now go to the YouTube app and press plus. And

click on add. Here, select the video that you want to upload. Now it will process for some time. Then

click on Done. On the right side, you will see a few options. But right now I will not use it. Now

I am gonna add sound to the shorts. Here, I will add a viral song, cause YouTube promotes those

shorts that have viral song. Now I will click on the adjust button. Here, by default, your

audio will be disabled. But you can adjust your audio as you want. Now click on the right sign.

Now click on the next button. Now, I will add my custom thumbnail. At the left side top corner,

you can see a pencil button. Click on it. Have you noticed that most YouTubers use the

most eye-catching moment from their Shorts as the thumbnail? That’s because an attractive thumbnail

grabs attention and increases clicks. But what if your video doesn’t

have a standout moment? No worries — you can still

create a compelling thumbnail. Just add a catchy image or visual at the end of your Shorts video,

and make it super brief — around 0.3 seconds. When you upload the Short,

simply select that frame as your thumbnail. It’s a simple trick that can make a big difference

in grabbing viewers' attention! When it comes to writing titles for

YouTube Shorts, keeping them short and catchy is key. Here’s a simple

strategy to help boost your click-through rate: Always begin your title with two strong, relevant

keywords. For example, if your video is about a new iPhone 16 feature, a great title would be:

IPHONE 16 Hidden Feature. Why? Because when viewers scroll

through YouTube, they often only notice the first two words of a Shorts title.

If those words are relevant and eye-catching, viewers are much more likely to click.

There is a pro tips. Write those first two keywords in ALL capital

letters to grab attention even faster. Using an emoji at the end of your title can

help your video stand out visually — just make sure it's related to your content. For example:

GARDEN HACK That Works. IPHONE 16 Hidden Feature.

Now, it's time to add a hashtag to your title. Use only hashtag shorts

in your title. It is recommended for both longer and shorter shorts. And don't use

any other hashtag. Sometimes, if you use more hashtags, YouTube detects them as spam.

Now when you finish writing your title, don't publish it. In visibility option keep it unlisted.

And then click on the upload shorts button. You might think, “Nobody reads the description of

a Shorts video, so I can just leave it blank.” But that’s a mistake.

Even if viewers rarely read it, the YouTube algorithm does — and

a well-written description plays a big role in SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

You might notice that when you search for any topic on YouTube,

shorts appear first. Because its SEO is perfect. And those types of videos get long time views.

When your upload is done then go to yt studio app. There you will see your unlisted shorts

video first. Click on it. At the top, click on the pencil button. Click on add description.

Begin your description with a concise sentence that summarizes the content of your Short. For

example, Unlock the secret feature in iPhone 16 that enhances your user experience.

After that, you have to add 5 to 6 keywords in your description. Go to Vidiq and search

for your video topic. It will give you relevant keywords. Another way to find

keywords is to search your video topic on YouTube. YouTube will show you more

relevant keywords. Just copy them and paste. And yes, use a comma after every keyword.

After that, use hashtag. Remember to use only 4 to 5 hashtags. Your first

2 hashtags should be hashtag shorts and hashtag viralshorts. After that, use 2 or

3 hashtags according to your video topic. After that at the bottom click on more options.

Click on add tags. As tags play minimal rule for shorts, so here 2 recommended tags is shorts and

viral shorts. After that you can add few tags about your video topic. You can also add your

channel niche. And don't forget to add your channel name in tag section. In Category,

select it according to your video. There is a option for show how many viewers like on that

video. You know lots of people swap shorts when they see lower likes. So uncheck the box and it

will hide your like count from viewers. In shorts remixing option, select allow

video and audio remixing. Because if your video or voice go viral, it will give you

benefit. Now our final step, go to visibility and select public and then click on save.

Last question, best time for uploading shorts. Some studies suggest that uploading

Shorts at unconventional hours, like 1 AM, can yield higher views,

possibly due to reduced competition and global audience reach. Friday evening through Sunday

afternoon is usually the sweet spot — people are more likely to scroll for fun during that time.

If you have any question comment me. By the way if you get 0 views in shorts then watch

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