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The initial step of the experiment involved creating and uploading the first YouTube Short—a compilation of funny NBA clips from recent games. The preparation took around an hour and a half, primarily spent on channel customization and logo design. However, the creator anticipated that the process would quicken over time as he became familiar with video production.
With high hopes, the goal for the first video was modest: achieving 500 views. After 18 hours, the creator analyzed the analytics for his first short, noting 633 views and a solid average view duration of 18 seconds. Encouraged by the initial success and the gain of his first subscriber (a random viewer—not himself), he decided to continue posting daily.