How long should your videos be?

Length of YouTube videos.

Axis: 8 to 12 minutes when starting out … long videos

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date	who	answer	source
2024-10-04	Ali	Long videos are hard to make appealing unless really good, Ali says; starting out without much credibility, 8 to 12 minutes is a very good length, or else go hyper long form.	How to Start a YouTube Channel - Beginners Guide (2026) 00:36:54