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Algorithm

6 min read

The 2024 YouTube Shorts Algorithm Update: What You Need to Know

YouTube recently changed how they measure retention on Shorts. If you aren't adapting to the new 'viewed vs swiped away' metric, you are losing out on millions of impressions.

Oct 24, 2024

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Strategy4 min read

How to Hook Viewers in the First 3 Seconds

The 3-second rule is dead. You actually only have 1.5 seconds. Here are 5 psychological pattern interrupts that force users to stop scrolling.

Oct 18, 2024

Growth7 min read

Why Podcasts are the Ultimate Content Engine

Recording a 1-hour podcast is the most leverage you can have as a founder. Here is how we turn 60 minutes of audio into a month of omnichannel presence.

Oct 12, 2024

Case Study8 min read

The Anatomy of a 10-Million View TikTok

We broke down one of our most viral edits frame-by-frame. Discover the exact pacing, text placement, and audio engineering that caused the algorithm to push this video to the moon.

Oct 05, 2024

Strategy5 min read

Stop Doing This in Your Instagram Reels

If you are downloading TikToks with watermarks and posting them to Reels, your reach is being artificially suppressed. Here is what Instagram actually wants.

Sep 28, 2024

Business6 min read

How to Outsource Editing Without Losing Your Voice

The biggest fear creators have is sounding like everyone else. Learn how to build a 'Brand Bible' so your editors perfectly capture your unique humor and pacing.

Sep 22, 2024

Specs5 min read

The Complete YouTube Shorts Size & Ratio Guide (2026)

If you want your Shorts to look premium and avoid getting cut off by the YouTube interface, you need to follow these exact vertical specifications.

Jun 24, 2026

Tutorial6 min read

How to Make YouTube Shorts on PC: Free & Professional Methods

Creating high-retention vertical shorts on a computer doesn't need to be difficult. Here is the step-by-step setup using Premiere Pro, CapCut, and DaVinci.

Jun 23, 2026

Growth4 min read

Top TikTok & YouTube Shorts Hashtags to Stop the Scroll

Do hashtags still work for short-form video algorithms? Discover the exact hashtag frameworks that help categorize your clips for direct traffic spikes.

Jun 22, 2026

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