Lydia Sweatt

Blog Manager at vidIQ

Lydia Sweatt is a writer who loves balancing her article/blog time indoors with a healthy dose of nature. She bikes, hikes, and identifies edible plants along the way.

Posts Written By Lydia Sweatt

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Sep 26, 2025

9 min read

The Beginner's Guide to the YouTube Studio

This guide is for every creator who needs an introduction to the YouTube Studio and its most crucial menus.
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Sep 19, 2025

15 min read

How to Find the Most Searched Keywords on YouTube for Your Niche

Find powerful YouTube keywords that boost views and subscribers. Our research guide helps creators build channel keyw...
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Sep 18, 2025

12 min read

YouTube Watch Time: How to Reach 4,000 Hours and Monetize Your YouTube Channel

Learn how to reach 4,000 YouTube watch hours with proven strategies including live streams, storytelling, and evergre...
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Sep 17, 2025

12 min read

13 Ways to Get 1,000 YouTube Subscribers, Fast and Free

Gaining 1,000 subscribers on YouTube just got easier. Here's how to attract viewers and encourage them to subscribe i...
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Sep 10, 2025

11 min read

How to Start a Gaming YouTube Channel in 2025

Gaming is a competitive YouTube niche, but there's still room (and time) for new creators to grow successful channels...
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Sep 10, 2025

14 min read

How to Start a YouTube Channel in 2025: Step-by-step guide

Want to become a successful YouTuber? Learn how to start a YouTube channel with our 10 brilliant tips covering everyt...
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Aug 18, 2025

5 min read

YouTube Shorts Thumbnails: How to Customize Them for More Views

Do you know how to make a YouTube Shorts thumbnail? Here's why you should create them, plus two ways to attach the gr...
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Aug 15, 2025

7 min read

The 12 Best YouTube Thumbnails People Love to Click On

Need some fresh YouTube thumbnail ideas for your channel? Explore these popular image styles to get more views on you...
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Aug 15, 2025

5 min read

How to Use the YouTube Thumbnail Tester to Boost Views

Learn how to use YouTube’s thumbnail A/B testing to upload multiple designs, compare their performance, and grow your...
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Aug 12, 2025

5 min read

6 Ways to Make YouTube Thumbnails in Record Time

YouTube thumbnails are a big part of any channel, but sometimes they take forever to make. Design them faster and eas...
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Aug 11, 2025

5 min read

Find the Best YouTube Thumbnail Styles for Your Channel

Looking for YouTube thumbnail inspiration? Learn how to build a thumbnail style that matches your content and makes ...
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Aug 7, 2025

4 min read

Why You Should Make YouTube Thumbnails Before You Record

Making a thumbnail before you record a video may seem odd, but the practice can spark creativity and improve your wor...