
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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...