If you’ve wondered whether it is worth sharing Shorts every day on YouTube, you are in the right place. It became my ambition to publish a Short daily, for everyday of the year. That adds up to 365 videos. So let me give the raw facts to you: my actual revenue; the ones that made me successful with tips as well as those that didn’t the and my approach to this venture.
Why I Started Posting Shorts Daily
It all started with curiosity. I kept hearing that YouTube Shorts were the future of content creation. They were being promoted heavily by YouTube, and creators were reporting quick growth. I had a small channel with barely 300 subscribers and wanted to see if Shorts could help me grow and maybe even make some extra money.
So I set a simple rule for myself: one Short every day for a year. No excuses. Some were funny, some were educational, and a few were just experiments to see what people would react to.
What Happened to My Views and Subscribers
In the first month, not much happened. My Shorts were getting maybe 100 to 200 views. But I kept going. By month three, one of my Shorts hit 10,000 views. That was a game-changer.
From there, the growth became more noticeable. I went from 300 subscribers to over 9,000 by the end of the year. Some Shorts flopped completely, while others took off days or even weeks later.
The biggest surprise? A video I thought was boring ended up going viral with over 1.2 million views. You just never know which one will hit.
Revenue from 365 YouTube Shorts for the year.
Okay, now let’s let you in on the most important part you have been waiting for<< the money.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Revenue from Shorts Fund before YouTube started implementing ad revenue share: $1,150
- My earnings after YouTube adopted the certificate of ad revenue sharing for shorts – such as: $890
- Revenues generated from partnerships outside; and affiliate marketing activities: $430
- Grand total: $2,470 for the year
So, do not be deceived by the figure, consider the following factor: All my Shorts was keep-it-simple, under 60-second clips. It took about 20-30 minutes to produce, edit and post most of the shorts. I wasn’t making full-length documentaries.
Take note, these shorts continued to accumulate views and income way long after they were initially posted. Although my yearly total was $2,470, I still experienced passive income from views several months after post.
What Worked (and What Didn’t)
What worked:
- Trends + Originality: Jumping on current trends with an angle that was unique to me helped me achieve most success.
- Consistency: Constant uploads made the platform aware I was reliable and serious about it.
- Strong hooks: If people weren’t hooked in the first few seconds most people turned to the next video.
What didn’t work:
- Reposting TikToks with watermarks: YouTube doesn’t like that.
- Low-quality videos: My videos were frequently visited by viewers who decided to skip it because of low quality sound or image.
- Overthinking: Even when I didn’t spend much planning, the easiest ideas often provided better results than my carefully prepared ideas.
Lessons Learned
If you’re considering a Shorts channel, here are a few things I’ve learned on the way:
- Don’t hold back until every single detail is flawless before starting. You learn by doing.
- Don’t make your videos too long – aim for 15 to 45 seconds.
- Ensure that your titles and thumbnails are attractive – this is important for Shorts, too.
- Not everything happens right away – give your videos some time – sometimes success is slow.
- After all, when you’re having fun, your viewers know it and that enhances the engagement in the content.
Is It Worth Posting Shorts Every Day?
For me, yes. I didn’t become a millionaire, but I gained a loyal audience, made some side income, and learned a ton about content creation. If I hadn’t tried this challenge, I might still be stuck at 300 subscribers wondering what if.
So, if you’re on the fence, give it a try. Maybe not every day, but a few times a week. You might be surprised by what happens.
Final Thoughts
Posting 365 Shorts in a year taught me more than any YouTube tutorial ever could. I learned how to be consistent, how to grab attention fast, and how to turn a hobby into a small income stream.
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