The Secret to 10K+ Views in 3 Days! A 45-Year-Old Aunt’s Proven Guide to Starting a Short Video Channel (Includes Step-by-Step Tutorial)

–Introduction–

Many followers have said: “You always break down projects, but sometimes we just need some hands-on tips and experience—maybe even a bit of motivational content—to help us stay on track in the self-media journey and believe this path is worth pursuing.”

So today, let’s shift gears a bit and dive into a detailed, practical guide for kickstarting your short video account—from scratch to viral-ready.

I. Building Your Account Persona

1. Your Username Should Feel Relatable

The Psychology Behind Names: Why ‘Auntie Li’ Gets More Clicks Than ‘Health Guru’
A warm, down-to-earth name resonates better with your target audience. For example, “Li Auntie’s Wellness Diary” gets 37% more clicks than a generic name like “Health Expert.”

Pro Tip: Nicknames with titles like “Auntie,” “Uncle,” or “Sister” can improve conversion by 2.8 times, based on A/B testing data.

2. Visual Anchoring with Your Profile Picture

The 3-Second Trust Formula
In the first few seconds, your profile picture either builds trust—or loses it. Real-world test: a casual shot taken in your kitchen during sunset outperformed a professional studio photo.

Avoid These Mistakes:
Never use stock images or overly polished photos. These trigger platform algorithms to flag you as a marketing account, which can significantly limit reach.

3. Product Selection: A Smart Strategy That Skips the Guesswork

While Newbies Struggle to Choose, Veterans Use a “3-View, 2-Filter” System:

• Watch Livestreams: Record the top 3 products in trending health-related livestreams.

• Check the Data: Use platforms like Chanmama (蝉妈妈) to filter for three key indicators from the 7-day hotlist.

II. The Anti-Ban Editing Formula

1. Mixed-Source Edits

To avoid being flagged or shadowbanned, combine at least three different types of footage. A winning sequence might be: livestream clips + product photos + real-life video.

2. Hook Viewers with Pain Points in the First 3 Seconds

Start with something emotionally or visually striking. If you’re doing health content, show a senior struggling with joint pain. If it’s kitchen organization, show a messy vs. clean kitchen transformation.

3. Use Dialects to Build Connection

Speaking in regional dialects—like Northeastern Chinese—helps establish familiarity and warmth. It makes viewers feel you’re “one of us.”

III. Timing Is (Almost) Everything

Posting Schedule According to Audience Habits:

• 6:00–7:00 AM: Morning workout crowd scrolling through phones

• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Midday break while cooking or eating

• 7:00–8:00 PM: Prime-time binge-watching window

Data suggests these time slots yield higher engagement, especially for lifestyle and home content.

IV. Beginner Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Don’t Get Distracted by Creator Fund Payouts

We’re here to make affiliate commission, not chase pennies from platform incentives. Focus on conversions, not play counts.

2. Health Supplements = Fast Track to Account Suspension

Stay in the safe zone! Go for kitchen tools, household gadgets, and general home goods—they’re safe, popular, and platform-friendly.

3. Say No to Paid Knowledge Courses

Many paid courses are just recycled content. You don’t need them to go viral. Free, organic reach is more than enough to rack up orders.

4. Avoid Fashion Sales Unless You’re a Model

Clothing has high return rates, and sizing is always an issue. Stick with consumables that are low-risk and high-repeat-purchase.

V. Monetization Strategy: Follow, Remix, Expand

The proven path:
Follow trending products → Remix videos with multiple assets → Build a content matrix to scale visibility.

That’s a wrap for today’s guide! Remember, this is purely an analysis framework. Every project has two sides, and results can vary from person to person. Stay grounded, stay kind—and don’t fall into moral judgment traps.