How to Write Hooks for YouTube Shorts?
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TL;DR
3-second hook. No intro. Question or claim.
Short Answer
Same as TikTok—hook in first 3 seconds. Question, bold claim, or POV. No intro. Create curiosity or emotion. Shorts viewers scroll fast; the hook decides everything.
Examples
- “POV: You just learned the secret”
- “Nobody talks about this...”
- “This one habit changed everything”
Tips
- 1.First 3 seconds = everything
- 2.No 'hey guys' or intro
- 3.Curiosity or emotion
- 4.Match the thumbnail
Quick Tips
3 sec hookNo introCuriosity
Common Mistakes
- ✗Slow build-up
- ✗Generic opener
- ✗Hook and thumbnail don't match
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FAQ
- Are YouTube Shorts hooks different from long-form?
- Shorts need faster hooks—3 seconds. Long-form can build slightly more.
- What hooks work best on Shorts?
- Questions, bold claims, POV, and 'nobody talks about' perform well.