Stop the scroll.
Shorts are all about the first second. If your title doesn't create instant curiosity, they've already swiped away. Generate proven titles designed for vertical video discovery.
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The Viral Hook
Unlike long-form where people search, Shorts are discovered by people scrolling. This means your title needs to be **Extreme**. Don't just "Cook a Steak"; instead, "Fix this Steak Mistake."
Use emotional triggers like disbelief, urgency, or extreme benefit to force a viewer to stop their thumb and stay for the payoff.
Shorts Strategy FAQs
Hashtags in title?
Yes, but limit to 1-2 like #shorts. Too many distract from your hook. Put the rest in the description.
Thumbnail vs Title?
On the Shorts feed, there is no thumbnail—just the video and title overlay. In this case, the **Title is your only hook**.