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.

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Boost engagement by trimming dips in retention graphs post-upload. Learn strategic editing tips for better YouTube performance.

Improving Engagement: How to Strategically Edit YouTube Videos After Upload

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Discover the best games and strategies to grow your YouTube gaming channel in this ultimate guide for content creators.

Best Games to Play on YouTube: A Guide for Gaming Creators

YouTube turns 20: from a zoo video to a global platform reshaping entertainment, education, and connection worldwide.

YouTube Turns 20: From Zoo Video to Global Empire

Learn essential tips for transitioning to a full-time YouTuber, including financial planning, income diversification, and growth strategies.

Tips for Full-Time YouTubers: When to Take the Leap

Ready to start a YouTube channel but stuck in preparation mode? Learn how to overcome perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and overthinking to finally publish your video inspiration.

Break Your Upload Hesitation: Finding Video Inspiration

Optimize YouTube Shorts by studying trends, using hooks, optimizing content, leveraging data, and engaging consistently.

How to Optimize YouTube Shorts

Starting a YouTube gaming channel? Do this!

Grow your signature gaming content in 2026 with strategy! Find your niche, engage viewers, use Shorts, and stay ahead of trends. 

How to Create Signature YouTube Gaming Content

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Create a vertical or square video up to 3 minutes, upload through YouTube Studio or the mobile app, add your title and details, select a thumbnail frame (from the mobile app), then publish.

How to Make a YouTube Short In 2026: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

YouTube success takes time! Learn how to improve and why persistence is key. Don’t give up!

YouTube is Tough - But Don't Give Up!

In addition to being an avid movie and gaming enthusiast, Uttaran Samaddar is an experienced writer who has lent his creativity and unique perspective to various publications. He loves hearing and telling stories.

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To get more views on YouTube Shorts, hook viewers in the first 3 seconds, keep swipe-away rate low with fast pacing, and build every Short around entertainment, education, or emotion. This guide covers 13 tactics, plus how to diagnose Shorts that are not getting views.

How to Get More Views on YouTube Shorts in 2026 (13 Proven Ways)

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Deleting old YouTube videos does not trigger a penalty, but you permanently lose that video's views, watch time, and rankings. Unlist or private videos instead in most cases, and only delete when content embarrasses you, no longer fits your niche, or attracts the wrong audience.

Should You Delete Old YouTube Videos? When It Helps (and When It Hurts)

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Post on Sunday or Saturday for a small but reliable edge, about +3.5% and +2.2% versus a channel's average day. The exact upload hour barely moves 30-day views, so match your audience's active window in YouTube Studio instead of chasing a single best time.