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
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 Jun 23, 2026
7 min read
Best Time to Post on YouTube: What 40 Million Videos Actually Show
We analyzed 40.2 million YouTube uploads: Sunday and Saturday beat midweek, and the exact hour barely matters by day 30. Find your channel's best time.
Updated Jul 14, 2026
12 min read
10 Types of YouTube Titles That Go Insanely Viral
Steal 10 repeatable types of viral YouTube titles, each with a fill in the blank template and real examples, plus Shorts title ideas to adapt today.
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 Jun 29, 2026
8 min read
YouTube Audience Retention: What's a Good Rate and How to Improve It?
A good YouTube retention rate is about 30% average percentage viewed, or 60% past the first 30 seconds. See vidIQ’s channel benchmark and how to lift yours.
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.
Updated May 11, 2026
8 min read
What Is YouTube AdSense? How It Works & How to Earn
YouTube AdSense pays creators 55% of ad revenue. Learn how Google AdSense works on YouTube, how to set it up, and how much you can earn per 1,000 views.
Updated May 11, 2026
8 min read
YouTube Mid-Roll Ads: The 8-Minute Minimum and How to Use Them
YouTube videos need to be 8 minutes or longer for mid-roll ads. Learn placement rules, how many to add, and the manual vs automatic settings that boost revenue.