Ask any YouTuber and they will tell you that generating significant views and subscribers isn't easy. But with the right strategy and tools, any video creator can build an engaged subscriber base when they understand what those subscribers want to watch.

Appealing to an audience to watch content you are passionate about making is just the first step, you need to know how to reach them and get your videos discovered. Our guides to how to guide more views on YouTube will give you the best tips to succeed on the platform.

Getting Views

How To Get More Views on YouTube

Getting thousands or even millions of YouTube subscribers is a dream for most creators. In the articles below, we'll show you how to turn casual viewers into long-term fans. 

Subscribers

YouTube Subscribers

Do you want to make money on YouTube? Millions of creators are earning a very good living from monetizing the platform and uploading content that drives huge views and engagements. Whether that YouTube income is from advertising revenue, merchandise sales, or brand deals, or subscriptions, we keep you updated with best practices and ideas.

Monetization

How To Make Money on YouTube

Want to see how your channel is performing? Read these YouTube analytics articles to discover what's working and what isn't. You'll learn how to identify which videos have the most Watch Time, clicks, audience retention, revenue, and more.

Analytics

YouTube Analytics

Watch Time is arguably THE most important metric on YouTube right now, and creators won’t be able to monetize their content without 4000 hours of it. But what is it and how can creators increase the amount of Watch Time their videos attract? We keep you updated on the best practices around Watch Time, and how you can increase how much your video content generates.

Watch Time

YouTube Watch Time

YouTube Shorts content is set to explode! 

All the latest tips, tricks, and rock-solid advice you need for this new feature.

YouTube Shorts

Do you know how to do keyword research so you understand what videos people are actually searching for on YouTube? Do you know how to create a custom YouTube thumbnail? Do you know how to create a Playlist on YouTube?

vidIQ has a ton of tips that will help every creator maximise their video content. We publish content every week to keep you up to date with all the best practices.

Tips & Tricks

YouTube Tips & Tricks

At vidIQ we have incredible insights into what viewers are searching for on YouTube. Not only can we confirm the top keywords being searched for, we can also show you how you can leverage that interest to create content around trending topics and tentpole events. That's going to give you a clear edge over other creators!

Insights

YouTube Insights

Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

We’ve been hard at work refining our tools that help creators grow, and this summer’s drop is proof that vidIQ today isn’t what it was even three months ago.

a brand-new feature and other major updates

 - all built to help you stop the scroll, boost engagement, and turn casual viewers into loyal fans.

 you’ll want to experience the new power we’ve packed in.

One of the biggest struggles for creators is getting viewers to click on their content. With millions of videos out there, you need to stand out in a pool of endless scrolling.

Stopping the scroll is more of a science than an art. And like all sciences, you need tools to accomplish your goals. You haven’t seen vidIQ tools like this. Smarter AI. Faster workflows. Real results.

. This tool is like your own personal AI-powered design studio.

If you’ve been in the YouTube game for more than five minutes, you understand that 

 and best way to stop the scroll. A great thumbnail is clear, compelling, and makes viewers think, “I need to click this.”

Now it’s easier than ever to make thumbnails that 

. Whether you start with a prompt or upload your own assets, our AI builds out designs that look pro — without you needing any Photoshop skills.

 (we’ll remove backgrounds automatically)

 to match a visual style you love. Upload your own or choose from our library of top-performing YouTube templates. 

 to influence your thumbnail’s aesthetic

 with easy prompt tweaks, image edits, or by dropping in text

Thumbnails aren’t just art - they’re strategy. They’re decision points. The better your thumbnail, the higher your click-through rate. And a higher CTR means the algorithm actually works for you.

, you’re not just making something that 

 good — you’re making something that 

You stopped the scroll with killer thumbnails. Now keep them watching.

 helps you write stronger YouTube scripts in a fraction of the time, backed by real YouTube psychology.

: Continuously trained on what’s working 

: Include callback cues, pacing variations, and cliffhangers

: Adjust your scripts’ tone, add keywords, sound more like your favorite creator. All with one click.

 Automated research provides accurate and relevant information and stats.

 helps keep your message clear, your viewers hooked, and your content performing. And now, it doesn’t have to take days. With 

, you can go from idea to polished script in just 3 minutes - making it easier to publish consistently and keep your channel growing.

“I used to spend an hour and a half scripting videos that came out wordy and boring. Someone even commented saying my videos were 'so wordy' — that really stung. But vidIQ's Script Writer changed everything. Now I get organized, concise scripts in just 10–15 minutes.”

“When I used it for my next tutorial, I was so impressed I printed it out to study it. For creators like me who tend to over-explain on camera, this tool does wonders.”

Shorts are still one of the fastest paths to YouTube growth - but understanding why one takes off while another flops? That used to be a mystery.

We built our Shorts tools to tell you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and how to make your next one blow up.

Think of it as your personal highlight reel, performance breakdown, and growth strategist all in one. Now you can discover when a video truly gained popularity and understand what made them successful. 

All of these statistics can be seen directly in-line without having to exit the Shorts view:

including views & views per hour, engagement rate, views history graph, and outlier score.

including channel subscriber count, monthly & total uploads, and subscriber and view growth graphs. 

 now supports YouTube Shorts, giving you even more insight into what’s trending and outperforming expectations across the platform. 

Instead of just surfacing the most-viewed content, Outliers identifies videos that are gaining momentum relative to the creator’s usual performance. That means you’re seeing videos that are beating the odds, not just riding on big subscriber counts. 

Now that this includes Shorts, it’s an incredibly powerful way to discover smart video ideas, fresh angles, and unexpected winners across any niche.

Let’s say you search for a keyword like “budget travel.” Outliers might surface a Short from a smaller creator that’s getting unusually high engagement and rapid growth, even outperforming videos from much larger channels. That’s your signal: something in that format, topic, or style is connecting. Use it to guide your next idea, ride the wave, and post with confidence.

 now works with YouTube Shorts, giving short-form creators the same data-backed recommendations long-form creators have used to increase views and visibility.

Optimize analyzes your video and delivers clear, actionable recommendations for improving your title and adding the right tags to your description. You’ll also get an overall optimization score, so you can instantly see how well your content is aligned with what’s working — and where there’s room to improve.

Most Shorts get lost in a sea of swipes. To rise to the top you need smart packaging. Optimize helps ensure your content gets the visibility it deserves, boosting your chances of landing on the Shorts feed, reaching new audiences, and turning quick views into long-term growth.

 can now submit a video for personalized feedback from one of our expert creator coaches.

A coach will watch your video and record a response, pausing at key moments to explain what’s working, what’s not, and what changes could help you get more views and subscribers. You’ll see the exact moment-by-moment breakdown behind every suggestion. No vague advice, just direct, actionable advice.


Our initial rollout supports Boost users in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, for English language videos only.

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If you’re looking for more than just one video review, you can work directly with a 

 who will take a deep dive into your entire channel and build a custom-tailored growth plan designed to break through the roadblocks holding you back. 

These aren’t cookie-cutter tips, they’re real, personalized strategies you can start applying immediately to unlock quick wins and build lasting momentum.

Want to see what’s possible with coaching?

. After joining vidIQ Coaching, they refined their content, followed their tailored plan, and watched their channel take off.

TL;DR: This Summer, You Grow or You Ghost

Here’s the latest features you get with the vidIQ Summer 2025 Drop:

 - Create high-impact, click-worthy thumbnails with AI and proven templates

 - Hook viewers and keep them watching with YouTube-optimized storytelling

 - Instantly spot top-performing Shorts and track breakout metrics

 - Discover overperforming videos across YouTube to inspire your next big hit

 - Find the best title and keywords to get your Shorts discovered

The Summer 2025 Drop is here: scroll-stopping science, smarter tools, and real coaching to help you grow on YouTube.

☀️ Welcome to the vidIQ Summer 2025 Drop!

Every day, thousands of YouTube channels quietly disappear. Not because their creators lacked talent, charisma, or potential, but because they made avoidable mistakes. Mistakes that suffocate momentum, kill motivation, 

and ultimately crush the dream before it has a chance to grow.

The hard part about YouTube isn’t learning how to film or edit; it's pushing through the invisible resistance that keeps most people from staying in the game long enough to win. Here’s the real talk: You will suck at first. You will get discouraged. You will be tempted to quit. But every successful creator you admire? They pushed through that same phase.

Success on YouTube doesn’t come from hacks, trends, or copying what’s already popular. It stems from consistent execution, a clear focus on your audience, and being unshakably true to your voice. 

These mistakes are so important to avoid that not one, but all of our creators came together to tell you all about it. Let's find out what they are:

Perfectionism is a dream killer. It convinces you that you need better gear, a flawless strategy, or the “right time” to start. So, you spend months tweaking your channel banner, watching gear reviews, or writing scripts you never film. All while uploading nothing.

While a habit of analysis is good, it can lead to paralysis in terms of inaction.

 Set a deadline. Film with whatever you have—even if it’s your phone. Hit publish. You’ll learn more from making five bad videos than thinking about making 50 great ones. Don’t let perfection block your progress.

One of the deadliest myths in the YouTube world is that success comes fast. Some creators drop five videos, don’t get traction, and call it quits. They don’t realize they may have been just five videos away from breaking through.

YouTube’s growth curve is slow, especially in the beginning. The algorithm takes time to recognize patterns, understand your niche, and connect you with the right audience. Many creators don’t hit real growth until they’ve uploaded 30+ videos.

Why Quitting a YouTube Channel Might Be Your Biggest Mistake

 Commit to the long haul. Set a personal benchmark—say 30 videos—before judging your channel’s future. Upload consistently. Track what works. You’re not planting fireworks; you’re planting seeds. Give them time to grow.

If you don’t know who you’re talking to, you’re talking to no one. Aiming to “help people” or “entertain everyone” is too vague. You need to understand exactly who your content is for.

Without a clear target, your content will be all over the place. Viewers won’t know what to expect, and YouTube’s algorithm won’t know how to classify your channel. That’s a deadly combo.

 Create a viewer persona. How old are they? What are they interested in? What problems are they facing? Build every video around serving that person. Specificity wins attention—and loyalty.

New creators often think more eyes equals more success, so they drop links everywhere—Facebook groups, Reddit threads, Discord channels. But spamming doesn’t build an audience. It builds resentment.

People don’t respond to links dropped out of context. Even worse, spammy behavior gets flagged, leading to bans and poor audience retention. If people click and bounce in five seconds, YouTube thinks your content isn’t worth watching.

 Stop chasing attention and start earning it. Be active in communities. Offer insights. Engage first. When the opportunity arises, 

 share your content—only if it adds value. Better yet, make videos that are good enough to get shared 

Yes, study successful YouTubers. No, don’t become their clone. Copying thumbnails, titles, or even speech patterns might seem like a shortcut, but it’s a dead end.

Viewers notice when you’re trying to be someone else. And guess what? They’ll just watch the original. Your strength isn’t in being better than someone else—it’s in being more 

. Bring your experience, voice, and weirdness to the table. Authenticity is your edge, and it’s the one thing nobody else can replicate.

You’ve got 15 seconds—maybe less—to hook your viewer. If you waste that time on drawn-out intros, generic greetings, or “smash that like button” rants, you’re losing people fast.

First impressions matter. If your video doesn’t deliver value right away, viewers will bounce. And if they bounce early, YouTube stops recommending your video.

 Cut the fluff. Start strong. Hit the value immediately. If your video is “5 Ways to Edit Faster,” open with tip #1, not your life story. Save the call to action for after you’ve delivered something worth subscribing to.

Clickbait might win the click, but it loses the viewer. If your thumbnail promises one thing and your video delivers something else, people will feel tricked, and they won’t stick around.

High click-through rates mean nothing if your audience retention tanks. YouTube tracks both, and if people bail early, your video gets buried.

 Make your titles and thumbnails compelling 

 accurate. Use curiosity, but back it up with delivery. Instead of “You Won’t Believe This Editing Trick!”, try “How to Edit 3x Faster with This Shortcut.” It’s honest and still intriguing.

New creators often obsess over logos, intros, and merch before they have a consistent upload schedule. The truth? Branding doesn’t matter if nobody’s watching.

Your content is your brand, especially in the beginning. A great logo won’t save a bad video. But great content will eventually define a strong brand.

 Focus 90% of your energy on making better videos. Let your voice, style, and value emerge naturally. Once you’ve got momentum, you can formalize your branding. Until then, substance over style—always.

. Publish the next one. Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep improving. Because on the other side of those 50 uploads, those 100 subscribers, those early struggles, is the community, the growth, and the success you’ve been chasing.

Just don’t kill your dream before it has the chance to live.

Your audience is out there. They’re waiting for 

8 Fatal Mistakes That Can Kill Your YouTube Dreams

Check out these deadly mistakes that can harm your channel forever, and learn how to avoid them.

Innovation never stops at YouTube, and there's a powerful new update on the horizon that’s tailor-made for growing your video’s international reach. YouTube is rolling out a feature that lets you 

upload different thumbnails for each dubbed version of your video

, a subtle but game-changing addition to your global content strategy. While 

 might be the first step to winning a click, ensuring it speaks the viewer’s language—literally and visually—can be the key to unlocking global growth.

This small shift is big news. It’s not just a design tweak; it’s a behavioral shift for anyone on the platform. You’re no longer designing for one audience. You’re creating for the world. We’ll explore why it matters, how it works, and how it fits into the bigger picture of reaching viewers around the world.

25 YouTube Updates that Will Affect Your Channel in 2025

What’s this Multi-Language Thumbnail Update?

As part of YouTube’s growing suite of multilingual tools, creators can now 

assign translated thumbnails to each dubbed version of a video.

 This means if you’re using YouTube’s multi-language audio or auto-dubbing features (such as through third-party services or your own dub uploads), you can pair that with a

Your original English video could be a US-style thumbnail.

The Spanish version might show translated text and culturally relevant imagery.

The Hindi version could include a familiar visual trope for the Indian audience.

The Arabic version might use right-to-left text placement.

YouTube automatically matches the thumbnail to the viewer’s 

, making sure the right image shows up for the right person. Viewers won't just hear their language—they'll see it before they ever click.

Why Multilingual Video Thumbnails are a Game Changer

1. Visual Localization = Better Engagement

We already know that thumbnails play a critical role in YouTube’s ecosystem. They're the first thing viewers notice. However, when targeting a non-English-speaking audience with a thumbnail written in English or designed with Western visual cues, creators often miss the mark.

With the help of localized thumbnails, you can:

Improve click-through rates by matching cultural expectations.

Reduce bounce by setting more accurate visual expectations.

Help videos stand out in local search or browse features.

Think about it: if you're a Spanish speaker and you see a thumbnail that uses your language and familiar visual styles, you're more likely to feel that this video was made for you. And that feeling matters.

YouTube’s dubbing tools (whether automatic or creator-uploaded) already give you a leg up in reaching global audiences. But until now, every viewer, whether in Mexico, Germany, or Indonesia, was shown the same thumbnail image. That thumbnail likely featured English text, an English-speaking creator, or design styles that aren’t universally appealing.

Now, with multilingual thumbnails, you get to present a custom front door to each audience. That unlocks better brand perception. It’s a slight shift that positions you not as a global broadcaster, but as a local storyteller, even if your content was originally recorded in English.

Creating Global Content: 4 Tips to Get YouTube Views Worldwide

Multilingual video is about more than just dubbing the audio. A truly international video experience needs to consider:

Subtitles and captions in the viewer’s language

Audio that feels native (through AI or creator dubs)

Titles and descriptions that are accurately translated

And now, thumbnails that visually speak the language of the viewer

YouTube is slowly building a full-stack solution for creators who want to go global without duplicating content. And this multilingual thumbnail fills in a critical gap, which is the first visual contact with your video.

How to Upload Multilingual Thumbnails for a Video

Here’s how it works (based on YouTube’s recent announcement and early testing):

Dub your video using YouTube’s multi-language audio tools


This can be done using Aloud (YouTube’s auto-dubbing tool), your own voice dubs, or external multi-language audio uploads.


If you do not have your thumbnail ready yet, we have you covered. 

, you can create AI-generated, upload-ready thumbnails in just minutes. Upload your video, use a reference image, or simply write what you want, and our tool will work wonders for you!

Go into YouTube Studio and assign language-specific thumbnails


In the "Video Details" section, you’ll now see an option to add alternate thumbnails for each language version of your video.

YouTube will automatically serve the right thumbnail to the viewer based on their selected language or region.

 If you’re not ready to make entirely different thumbnails for every language, start with your top 3 geographies outside your home country. Localizing just a few thumbnails can go a long way.

How to Design Language-Specific Thumbnails

If you’re used to designing one thumbnail, creating viewer language-based thumbnails might sound like extra work. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a streamlined approach:

Don’t just use Google Translate, run translations by native speakers or localization tools that consider tone and brevity. Some languages expand when translated, so adjust font sizes and layouts accordingly.

What’s visually funny, dramatic, or appealing in one culture might not land in another. Swap out background images, icons, or emojis where relevant.

Maintain your brand identity like your face, color palette, or logo so each thumbnail is clearly you, even when it’s localized.

Monitor click-through rates across languages. You might find that bold text works well in English, while a more visual approach works better for your Japanese audience.

This YouTube update is exciting—but let’s be clear: custom thumbnails for dubbed videos are just one piece of the puzzle.

If you want to build a truly global channel, here’s what else you need to focus on:

 Make sure your topics and references aren’t too niche or region-specific. Can someone in Brazil or Germany relate to your story or solution?

 A great dub still needs to feel human. Use professional dubbing services or tools like Aloud that are improving natural-sounding voiceovers.

Watch out for jokes, phrases, or visuals that might not translate well, or worse, could offend.

Don’t treat international viewers as an afterthought. If you’re investing in localization, make it part of your ongoing content strategy, not just a one-off experiment.

This update signals something deeper about where YouTube is going: 

. They want creators to succeed not just in their local markets, but everywhere. Because going global—it’s not just for big channels anymore.

So, if you’re using dubbed audio already, start experimenting with multilingual thumbnails. And to get the best-performing thumbnails with a few simple clicks, 

multilingual thumbnails update on YouTube

YouTube’s new update lets creators add localized, language-specific thumbnails for each dubbed version of a video. Here’s how it works.


YouTube Launches Multilingual Thumbnail Feature to Help Creators' Global Reach

Reaching 1,000 subscribers on YouTube is more than just a badge of honor–it’s also the big milestone that 

unlocks monetization through the YouTube Partner Program

With monetization (and let’s face it–the channel’s future) hinging on such a big milestone, it leaves many in our community wondering, “How many videos does it take to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube?”

To get to the bottom of this, vidIQ analyzed data from over 

 created in the last three years, each of them having reached that 1,000-subscriber milestone.

What we found reinforces something many creators already suspect: Consistency is key.

Graph showing how many videos 5 million channels took to get to 1000 subscribers on YouTube

The more you upload, the higher your chances of hitting 1,000 subscribers.

 designed to help them grow smarter and faster.

Analyzing the Data: How Many Videos Do Creators Post Before Reaching 1,000 Subscribers?

 by the number of videos they had uploaded at the time they reached 1,000 subscribers, a clear trend emerged: Success on YouTube 

Here’s a simplified breakdown of what we found:

Table showing the breakdown of channels reaching 1000 subscribers on YouTube in 3 years

 reached 1,000 subscribers with fewer than 10 videos. These channels likely benefited from an outside boost: 

, a strong social following, or a pre-existing audience from another platform.

While it's inspiring to know that rapid growth 

 happen, it’s important to view these stories as exceptions—not the standard path.

Data from over 5 million YouTube channels reveals the truth behind consistent growth.

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