Darryl Rentz
Marketing Manager
Darryl covers YouTube growth and creator tools at vidIQ, helping creators understand how to grow their channels. When not writing, he’s tending to his farm surrounded by horses, chickens, dogs, and somehow cramming more plants into his garden than it could ever reasonably hold.
Posts Written By Darryl Rentz
May 5, 2025
8 min read
Break Your Upload Hesitation: Finding Video Inspiration
Want to start a YouTube channel but stuck in preparation mode? Learn how to overcome perfectionism and overthinking to publish your first video today.
Apr 25, 2025
4 min read
How to Optimize YouTube Shorts
Learn proven strategies to optimize YouTube Shorts through effective content research, analysis, and implementing winning patterns from successful creators.
Apr 18, 2025
10 min read
How to Create Signature YouTube Gaming Content
Learn how to grow your strategic gaming content in 2025 with audience engagement, Shorts, and trendspotting for rapid subscriber growth.
Updated Jan 26, 2026
10 min read
How to Make a YouTube Short In 2026: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts on mobile or desktop, plus Shorts requirements, thumbnails, music, descriptions, and monetization basics.
Mar 26, 2025
6 min read
YouTube is Tough - But Don't Give Up!
Struggling on YouTube? You're not alone! Discover how to overcome challenges, learn key skills, find your rhythm, and stay motivated to achieve success.
Updated Jun 12, 2026
8 min read
How to Get More Views on YouTube Shorts in 2026 (13 Proven Ways)
Learn how to get more views on YouTube Shorts: nail the 3-second hook, fix a high swipe-away rate, and use 13 proven tactics creators rely on in 2026.
Updated Jun 11, 2026
6 min read
Should You Delete Old YouTube Videos? When It Helps (and When It Hurts)
Deleting old YouTube videos will not penalize your channel, but you lose views and watch time forever. Learn when to delete, unlist, or keep them.
Updated May 15, 2026
5 min read
AI for YouTube Growth: vidIQ AI Coach + ChatGPT App + Claude MCP
Use AI to grow your YouTube channel with vidIQ AI Coach, vidIQ's ChatGPT app, or Claude MCP. Each one connects your channel data to smarter advice.
Updated May 27, 2026
9 min read
YouTube SEO in 2026: How to Rank Higher and Get More Views
YouTube SEO: a guide to keyword research, on-page optimization, thumbnails, hashtags, chapters, captions, and Shorts. Rank higher in search and Suggested.
Updated May 14, 2026
4 min read
What Is a YouTube Handle? How to Find and Change Yours
A YouTube handle is your channel's @username (youtube.com/@yourhandle). Learn how to find, change, and pick a strong YouTube handle in 2026.
Updated Jun 17, 2026
6 min read
Why Are My YouTube Videos Not Getting Views?
Not getting views on YouTube? Learn what counts as a view, how impressions turn into views, and the 4 most common culprits, with a fix for each.
Updated May 20, 2026
5 min read
How to Get Full YouTube Monetization for Gaming Videos
Gaming creators face extra YouTube monetization rules. Learn how publisher policies, in-game music copyright, loot boxes, and M-rated content affect ad revenue.