YouTube explains how its Shorts recommendation algorithm works in a new video answering common questions from creators.
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YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm in a Q&A video that addresses several of the most common questions creators have about gaining visibility with short-form content.
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We know at least some information about how YouTube’s recommendation algorithm works for long-form videos, but we know little about the Shorts algorithm.
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YouTube’s Q&A video touches on subjects such as:
– Whether you should create a separate channel for Shorts
– The impact of publishing long and short-form content on the same channel
– If engagement with Shorts is a factor for YouTube’s long-form content recommendation algorithm
– And more
Here’s a recap of each question and answer in the video.
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The first question asks how the YouTube Shorts algorithm responds to channels publishing Shorts when they usually upload longer videos. Could this hurt their channel?
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Should I Mix Long And Short-Form Content On The Same Channel?
YouTube says posting Shorts is unlikely to harm channels that established themselves with longer videos. It may have the opposite effect.
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The next question asks whether views and engagement with Shorts impact the recommendation algorithm for long-form content.
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Will YouTube Recommend More Long-Form Videos If People Watch My Shorts?