TikTok videos instead of spending more time making YouTube videos?
- Thread starter Vikor99
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Outsourcing Agency
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- Sep 4, 2026
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I don't do this; instead, I post my YouTube videos on TikTok and Instagram both. That's how I manage all social platforms for 1 niche.
- Mar 7, 2026
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tiktok versus utube is not the issue for me. short videos are easy to play around with nd just one good video can show what interessts people.if a topic garners attention, then it is time to make a utube video out of it. therefore, tiktok can even serve as a test tool rather than replace utube.
- Aug 22, 2026
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The reason is that it's easier to get views and build a community etc on Tiktok. People prefer short content as they're becoming lazy and their attention is lessened. YT Shorts exist but they don't bring as much engagement as Tiktok videos
Melissax22
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- Feb 21, 2020
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it very much depends on content and it is always easy to make good and strong audience on tiktok as i have tried both i feel people on tiktok are much more engaging compared to that of youtube.
- Dec 27, 2019
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You don't have to prioritize TikTok over YouTube. This is what I do instead - When I make my videos, because of the short attention span and high volume of data per second on TikTok, I make shorter snippets of the video and send to TikTok while the long form goes to YouTube.
People are converting from YouTube to TikTok now, so creators are starting to create content on TikTok instead of YouTube. It's like the change with the younger generation; they use TikTok more frequently.
MeninaJohn
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- Sep 10, 2026
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TikTok is faster for testing ideas and getting reach. YouTube takes more work but good videos can keep bringing traffic for much longer.
GoreAdScout
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- Sep 23, 2026
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I give more production time to whichever platform keeps earning views after the first week, which is usually YouTube because of search, while TikTok gets quicker cuts since most videos there peak and die within a few days.
bestfryersintowncom
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- Jun 10, 2022
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TikTok is great for quick reach, but I’d still keep YouTube for deeper content and long-term traffic.
i do not look at it as choosing tiktok over utube. it is just more convenient to post and it takes little time to figure out what will be likked. in case ur short video works u know what to do with a utube one without wasting too much time on something unwatched.
Tiktok is basically instant velocity when it comes to getting views at the top of the funnel but youtube search traffic definitely converts and pays off way more in the long run.
Vikor99
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- Sep 11, 2026
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When taking videos from YouTube and posting them to TikTok and Instagram, do you keep the original long-form format or cut them into short clips under 60 seconds?
Vikor99
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Your perspective is very insightful and practical! Using TikTok as an experiment to gauge audience reactions before investing in producing long-form videos on YouTube is indeed a very smart strategy
Vikor99
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- Sep 11, 2026
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However, from a producer's perspective, besides the type of content, are production costs and the ability to quickly get picked up by recommendations the biggest reasons why many people prioritize making TikTok content?