What is YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app. YouTube's Shorts creation tools makes it easy to create short-form videos with a multi-segment camera.

The time limit on Shorts has is up to 60 seconds, and many creators take advantage of every second. More than 70% of Shorts are longer than 15 seconds!

How to Make YouTube Shorts

When you have the YouTube app, creating a Short is super easy and just a tap away.

On the home screen, you'll see the "+" icon on the lower center navigation.

Once you click it, you'll see "Create a Short" Icon and text from the menu.

When you tap "Create a Short", it will open up to a camera screen that allows you to:

• Record segments of a 60-second clip or a full minute-long video.
• Upload pre-created content from a camera roll.
• Film a "short" with back or front-facing cameras.
• Adjust video speed.
• Set a recording timer.
• Pick sounds for musical overlays.
• Add filters and text.
  

Here's a screenshot of some of the platform's features:

If you want to do the best YouTube video SEO, you will need to optimize your videos properly. Here are a few things to pay attention to while working on your YouTube Shorts.

• Optimize Titles
• Optimize Descriptions
• Add Hashtags (#shorts)
• Customize Thumbnails
  

Shorts do not expire.

While Instagram Stories and Snapchats expire after 24 hours, Shorts are do not expire — which can help your grow awareness and subscribers long-term on YouTube.