How do new YouTubers get views on YouTube?

Hey everyone,

I’m new to YouTube and I’m trying to understand how growth works in the beginning.

I’ve uploaded 5 videos so far, but my views are really low (almost none). I’m not sure if this is normal or if I’m doing something wrong.

Questions for people who’ve been through this:

• Is it normal to get very few views on your first videos?
• What made the biggest difference for you early on? (title/thumbnail/SEO/shorts?)
• Should beginners focus on Shorts to get discovered, or stick to long-form content?
• Does posting more often help, or is it better to post less but with higher quality?
• What common mistakes stop new channels from getting views?

Any practical tips would really help
Thanks!