Finally got monetized. Here are some things I learnt.

Time: 5 months. Videos: 11.

• Do shorts only for complementing the long form: Most of my shorts link to a main video.
• Content>Production: Chucked the lights and the mics. I use capcut for getting the basic hygiene stuff done.
• Don't try to gauge the algorithm. You'll never pinpoint the exact algo. Make good content and leave the rest to the YT gods.
• Use openinapp when you are sharing content on other social media.

Would love to answer any other questions you might have.