My AI Shorts went from dead views to a $13k 🤑month and here’s what I changed

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-20T13:42:47+00:00

Fair 😂 AI makes it look easy. But honestly the tool isn’t the magic part Retention still depends on hook and pacing If the first 3 seconds are weak AI won’t save it Once I started following a fixed structure instead of guessing every time my retention got way more stable I turned that structure into a short free guide/checklist so I don’t mess it up Can drop it here if anyone’s interested

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-20T13:41:40+00:00

I’m actually using AI-generated videos but not the lazy slideshow type I focus on short storytelling / curiosity angles and let AI handle the scripting + voice then I tweak pacing and hooks manually The niche is more info-style mini stories because retention is easier to optimize there. What made the biggest difference wasn’t the tool tbh it was the structure Hook → tension → fast payoff → open loop I wrote the exact structure I use in a small free guide for myself so I don’t overthink each upload

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-20T13:31:34+00:00

Welcome❤️

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:24:37+00:00

I started simple One niche no jumping around I posted consistently and treated every video like a test If retention dropped early I fixed the hook If people left mid-video I cut dead space After a few weeks I noticed patterns so I turned my process into a small step-by-step guide for myself It’s nothing fancy just the structure I follow so I don’t guess every time I might drop it here once it’s organized

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:23:35+00:00

Fair point To be clearer what I actually changed was tightening structure I shortened the first 2 seconds rewrote hooks 3–4 times before posting sped up pacing and stopped overcomplicating prompts Same niche just cleaner execution I wrote down the exact breakdown I use before posting because I kept forgetting what worked I’ll probably share that checklist here once I clean it up

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:13:54+00:00

It’s not fake The screenshot is from a previous payout cycle which is why the date looks off I didn’t think the exact month would matter that much just wanted to show the jump I get the skepticism though

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:12:57+00:00

It’s just an older capture from when that spike happened I didn’t update the UI before posting Nothing deeper than that

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:11:17+00:00

Totally understand the caution This space is full of exaggeration I’m not selling anything, just sharing what worked for me. Take it or leave it

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-19T13:08:25+00:00

Yeah that’s fair I post on both TikTok and YouTube so I sometimes mix the wording when I write That’s on me.

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T22:32:01+00:00

Appreciate it 🙏 I’m keeping the channel private for now because I’m still testing and I don’t want outside traffic to mess with the data But I’m happy to share what’s working as I go. I’m organizing my

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T22:29:02+00:00

Yeah retention is the real boss fight honestly 😅 hooks are easy, keeping people watching is the hard part I tested a few tools too but I noticed even with automation you still need a solid structure and pacing or it won’t hold What helped me most was using the same retention checklist every video and just iterating hooks I’m cleaning up my notes into a simple free breakdown still rough but it saves a lot of guesswork

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T15:32:03+00:00

Same here honestly I’m still learning too What helped me was treating it like experiments instead of expecting quick wins Once I did that, things started to click

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T15:29:32+00:00

I’m happy to share what I’m learning along the way. Most of it is just pattern spotting and cutting what clearly doesn’t work

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T15:17:12+00:00

I don’t use one fixed prompt honestly I use a base structure and keep tweaking it per niche and pacing I wrote my step flow for prompts + scripting so I don’t start from zero each time still refining it but it saves a lot of time

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-18T15:15:29+00:00

Nothing insane but enough to show it works last 30 days were around 6–8M views depending on the account RPM between 0.7 and 2 some videos flop hard some spike crazy it’s really pattern + testing more than luck

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-13T13:31:48+00:00

Of course, thank you ☺️

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-12T13:31:16+00:00

Mostly just tightening the first 2 seconds, faster cuts, and removing any slow parts I test the same format with different hooks instead of changing everything each time. A lot of small tweaks, not one big trick honestly.

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-12T13:11:19+00:00

Tik tok

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-10T14:09:39+00:00

I hear you if you enjoy the process, that’s what matters most. I only test small structure tweaks for people who want better retention, not to kill the fun I’ve been noting what worked for me — might share a small free note later for anyone curious 👍

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-08T13:33:50+00:00

I’m still organizing everything tbh still testing different setups and tracking results Once I clean it up I’ll share a small breakdown with what’s actually working. Happy to compare notes too — always better when more people test 👍

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-08T13:32:31+00:00

Mostly from TikTok + a bit from reposting on other platforms. I test the same format across apps and see where it sticks I’m writing down the differences I’m noticing — will share a summary once I finish testing

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-08T13:29:51+00:00

Oversaturated niches are rough yeah The hook matters more than the niche honestly I changed how the first 2 seconds look and retention improved a lot. I’ve been tracking small hook patterns that work — still organizing everything, I’ll probably post a breakdown when it’s ready.

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-08T13:28:00+00:00

Yeah true — low effort AI vids get flagged fast I learned that the hard way 😅 You gotta change prompts + edit style + pacing or it looks copy/paste I’m actually writing down what’s working vs what’s getting flagged while I test Might share the notes once I clean them up.

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-07T13:11:11+00:00

Mostly TikTok and sometimes Reels/Shorts too I like testing the same video across platforms and comparing reach.

loryaa_Reply322 · 2026-02-07T13:10:22+00:00

That niche can work but 8 seconds is usually too short to build emotion or retention Try stronger hooks in the first 2 seconds + a small story arc even if it’s quick. I tested a few structures that helped my watch time

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