YouTube Adds Shorts Links, Limits Links Elsewhere
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YouTube now lets creators link Shorts to other videos on their channel after removing links in comments and descriptions.
- YouTube added links from Shorts to other videos.
- Links in Shorts comments and descriptions are now disabled.
- Metrics for link clicks are coming soon.
YouTube announced a new feature allowing creators to link their Shorts videos to other videos on their channel.
With this update, Shorts creators can drive viewers to long-form content, additional Shorts, livestreams, and more.
Previously, links could be added in Shorts descriptions and comments. However, YouTube is removing this capability, citing a desire to reduce spam and scams.