Why Should You Schedule YouTube Shorts?
Scheduling YouTube Shorts (and other short-form videos) in advance comes with tons of benefits.
Here’s the top three:
#1: Save Time
Saving time is the biggest reason for scheduling your YouTube Shorts.
It leaves room to focus on other tasks like brainstorming, content creation, or data analysis, and reporting.
Plus, you can more easily plan for the week (or month) ahead rather than rushing to post in real-time.
Hello, better work-life balance.
#2: Repurpose Short-form Videos
As the saying goes: “Work smarter, not harder.”
This is particularly relevant when creating content to post on multiple platforms.
Already filming and scheduling a video for TikTok or Reels? Schedule to post it on YouTube Shorts too.
If you created 30 videos on TikTok.
You didn’t really create 30 videos.
You created 120 pieces of content that you could repurpose onto platforms:
– Facebook Reels
– Instagram Reels
– YouTube Shorts
– TikTokThink about it in this prespective!
— Daniel | TikTok Organic For Brands (@theorganicwiz) January 9, 2024
Also, when you use one content calendar for all of your posts, you’ll have a holistic view of everything going live.
This will help you spot any gaps or opportunities for the upcoming weeks.
It’s a win-win.
TIP: For long form content, a YouTube script can help structure your video. Download our free template (used and approved by ‘s social team!).
#3: Post Consistently
While “consistency” is the buzzword du jour, posting consistently can help you grow on YouTube.
That said, your posting schedule should be manageable.
Posting social media content in real-time, every single day, to multiple platforms, is a massive feat.
By scheduling in advance, you can ensure you’re posting more frequently at a pace that feels comfortable.
Start scheduling your YouTube Shorts with ‘s social media management tools today — for free.
