Carla Marshall

FMR Head of Content Marketing

Carla Marshall has 10+ years of experience in video marketing, social media management, content marketing, DRM, and SEO. She was previously Editor in Chief at ReelSEO.com, and as a journalist and video marketer, she's covered news stories, creator journeys, and digital-first publishing initiatives across all the major online video platforms. She is YouTube Certified and a judge for the Shorty Awards, as well as the UK, US, Canadian, Global, and EU Search Awards.

Posts Written By Carla Marshall

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Jul 23, 2020

11 min read

How to Rank for Fortnite on YouTube to Get More Views

Season 10 of Fortnite is here, and viewers are all over YouTube looking for the latest news and features. We show you how to rank for Fortnite to capture tha...
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Jul 23, 2020

2 min read

How to Find Your Very FIRST YouTube Subscriber!

Curious who first subscribed to your YouTube channel? Follow the steps to find your earliest visible subscriber and understand what YouTube shows.
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Jul 23, 2020

6 min read

How To Translate Your YouTube Video in to ANY Language

Did you know that you can translate your YouTube video title, description, tags, and subtitles into a huge range of other languages? It's a great way to reac...
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Jul 22, 2020

5 min read

No, It's NOT Too Late to Create a YouTube Gaming Channel (Zelda Case Study)

Yes, it's an insanely competitive space, but you can still find success with a brand new gaming channel on YouTube. Take this Zelda enthusiast for instance!
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Jul 22, 2020

4 min read

The Secret to YouTube Success: Reply to More Comments!

Engaging with your audience via comments is one of the keys to success on YouTube. The platform has rolled out 'Smart Replies' to help creators with this, bu...
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Jul 22, 2020

3 min read

How to Delete a YouTube Video [Complete Guide]

Have you ever wanted to permanently delete a video from your YouTube channel? This is a complete guide on how to do it.
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Jul 22, 2020

4 min read

How to Block Someone From Your YouTube Channel [Updated for 2026]

Tired of Sub4Sub or other spammy comments on your YouTube videos? Find out how to block those annoying users for good.
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Jul 10, 2020

3 min read

Happy 9th Anniversary vidIQ!

vidIQ is 9 years old TODAY! We'd like to thank each and every YouTube creator that has joined us in making vidIQ such a success 🚀🎉
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Jul 9, 2020

10 min read

7 Reasons Why Your YouTube Channel is Losing Views (And How To Fix It)

Are you getting fewer views on your YouTube videos than you used to? Surely your channel should ALWAYS be growing, right? Let's investigate!
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Jul 6, 2020

3 min read

How To Delete a YouTube Video On a Mobile Device (Android or iOS)

Have you ever wanted to delete a YouTube video quickly but only have access to a mobile device? If the answer is yes, we show you how!
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Jun 16, 2020

5 min read

Can You Use Copyrighted Music For Your YouTube Videos?

Can you use copyrighted music in your YouTube videos without getting a copyright strike, and can you monetize that content? We give you the info you need.
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Jun 15, 2020

6 min read

YouTube’s Community Tab: Winning Strategies for Promoting Your Videos

YouTube's Community Tab is a fantastic way to promote your videos - but are you using this feature the right way? We tested the best strategies so you don't ...