Dan Carson

Executive Producer

Dan got his start on YouTube in August of 2011, recording gameplay videos as a fun hobby while attending school for video production. Joining the vidIQ team in 2020 allowed Dan to combine his hobby and professional talents to now help others grow their own YouTube channels.

Posts Written By Dan Carson

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Mar 11, 2021

3 min read

8 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as a YouTube Creator

Keeping your YouTube channel in good standing takes careful consideration. In this episode of TubeTalk, we discuss common legal mistakes every content creato...
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Mar 5, 2021

3 min read

7 Tips to Create YouTube Videos That Look and Sound Good

Building a film studio at home is tricky. Presenting on camera is even harder. In this episode of TubeTalk, an expert at video production explains how to mas...
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Feb 26, 2021

2 min read

Will YouTube Shorts Benefit Your Channel? Ask Yourself One Question to Find Out

We've seen creators grow their channels with short, vertical videos. It worked for them, but will it work for you?
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Feb 19, 2021

3 min read

How to Expand Your YouTube Community Without Burning Out

Slow and steady wins the race. That's true about most things in life, and expanding your YouTube community is no different.
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Feb 12, 2021

2 min read

5 Tips to Get 40k YouTube Subscribers Like This 'Zelda' Creator

Can you get 40k subscribers on YouTube in just 10 months? While nothing's guaranteed, these five tips from 100 Percent Zelda may help.
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Feb 5, 2021

3 min read

YouTube's Community Tab Is Your Super Secret Weapon for Channel Growth

Filming and uploading videos is just one way to grow a YouTube channel. If you want to nurture a community that keeps expanding, don't forget about YouTube's...
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May 18, 2020

4 min read

How to Get a 'Support a Creator' Code for Fortnite

What is Epic Game's 'Support a Creator' program? And what do Fortnite gamers need to do to get a coveted code? Find out now!
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Apr 22, 2020

10 min read

How to Live Stream on YouTube with Streamlabs OBS - Beginner's Setup Guide

It's never been easier to live stream on YouTube - whatever type of content you create. In this beginner's guide, we take you through the how-to using Stream...
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Mar 28, 2020

3 min read

YouTube Can Be Lonely so Join the VidIQ Discord Community Today!

Being a YouTuber can often be lonely - so join vidIQ's new Discord community and find tips, tricks, friends, collaborators, and the latest advice on how to b...
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Mar 25, 2020

8 min read

How to Get Your First 100 Subscribers as a YouTube Gaming Channel

Your first 100 subscribers on YouTube is a big deal, but every channel is going to face its own set of struggles along the way to this goal. We show you how ...
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Mar 25, 2020

9 min read

Will You Get More YouTube Views if You Upload Gaming Videos Every Day?

Is uploading daily content really the right way to grow your gaming channel on YouTube? We take a look at why this may not be the best strategy for new or sm...
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Mar 25, 2020

9 min read

YouTube Gamers: How to Get Your First 1000 Subscribers

Growing your YouTube gaming channel is exciting but very hard work. We share 5 ways to stay focused as you reach for that 1000 subscriber goal.