The Swipe to Website feature allows users to swipe left on a Shorts ad to visit an advertiser’s landing page instantly. This improves ad performance by reducing friction - users don’t need to search for the product manually or click multiple links.
This feature is similar to Instagram and TikTok’s swipe-up shopping links, making YouTube Shorts more competitive in driving direct conversions.
The goal is to enhance user engagement by making it easier to transition from watching an ad to taking action.