ShortsFire Blog
Tips, strategies, and insights for creating viral short-form video content
Why You Should Start Making YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts are one of the fastest ways to get discovered, grow your audience, and increase your revenue potential. If you're not making Shorts yet, you’re leaving attention and money on the table.
Best Time To Post YouTube Shorts On Friday
Friday can be your most profitable day for YouTube Shorts if you post at the right time. This guide breaks down the best posting windows, why they work, and how to test your own audience data for higher RPMs and more ad revenue.
Best Time To Post YouTube Shorts On Monday
If you post YouTube Shorts at the wrong time on Monday, you’re fighting the algorithm and your audience’s routine. This guide breaks down ideal posting windows, how to test your own best times, and how to turn Monday into a momentum day for your channel.
When to Quit a Niche vs When to Double Down
Most creators quit a niche too early or cling to it way too long. Here’s how to know if your niche is truly dead or just needs a smarter strategy.
Subscriber Purges: Why Losing 100 Subs Helps You Win
If you woke up to a sudden drop in subscribers, you probably thought you did something wrong. In reality, subscriber purges can actually help your channel grow faster and make your Shorts perform better.
Shorts Policy Violations: Shocking Content Rules Guide
Shocking content rules confuse a lot of Shorts creators and lead to demonetization, age restrictions, and bans. This guide breaks down what “shocking” really means and how to stay edgy without crossing the line.
Changing Niches Without Killing Your Channel
Thinking about changing your niche but scared your channel will die? Here’s a simple framework to pivot your content safely, especially for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
Metrics Glitches: Real-Time vs Dashboard
Your real-time views on Shorts, TikTok, or Reels look amazing, then your dashboard updates and the numbers drop. You're not crazy. Here's why it happens and how to actually read your analytics so you can make better content decisions.
Lost Source Files? Recover Content From Social Media
Lost your original Shorts, Reels, or TikTok project files? You can still rebuild your content library by downloading, cleaning, and repurposing your published videos. This guide walks you through practical strategies to recover and reuse those files without wrecking your quality or workflow.