How to get viewers to watch 100% of your Short / TikToks

Written by John Gruber Published on Oct 25, 2024 Last Updated on Oct 25, 2024

I asked Copilot how to make a YouTube Short that people will watch 100% of the way through. Here's what it came up with:

How can I make a YouTube short that people will watch 100% of the way through?

1. Start with a compelling hook to capture attention.
2. Aim for a length between 15-30 seconds.
3. Make sure your content is relevant and valuable.
4. Use captions and text to get your message across quickly.
5. Trending topics and music.
6. Encourage people to like, comment, or follow.
7. Regularly post.

My idea

Okay, I like the idea of a compelling hook. Maybe a video of just hooks? Let's give it a shot.

What are some "hooks" I can use to grab someone's attention?

1. Ask a question.
2. Tell a story.
3. Use a fact that's surprising.
4. Make a statement that's super bold.
5. Make it funny.
6. Create a description that's super vivid.
7. Come up with a powerful quote.
8. Compare to something else.

Okay, I hit 7 out of 8 of them. I'll update you with the average watch time in a day or so.