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.

Lydia Sweatt

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What's the secret to getting more subscribers, and how do you encourage them to stick around long-term? Keep reading to find out!

The Secret Formula for Gaining and Retaining YouTube Subscribers

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What makes a good video title on YouTube? That's what hundreds of creators asked our AI Coach, and it shared some of the best advice we’ve ever seen.

Ask an AI Coach: 4 Ways to Spice Up Your YouTube Video Titles

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How unique does your YouTube channel have to be to get noticed? These 10 channels (ranging from weird to charming) will give you an idea!

From Weird to Charming: 10 Unique YouTube Channel Ideas That Actually Worked

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What does an AI Coach have to say about growing a YouTube channel? Spoiler alert: almost anything you want to know!

Ask an AI Coach: 19 Popular Questions (and Answers) About Growing on YouTube

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Creating an upload schedule leads to consistency, loyalty, and all-around YouTube success. Here’s how to build a content plan for your channel!

No More Scrambling: How to Craft a Foolproof YouTube Upload Schedule

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Are you making huge mistakes on YouTube without even knowing it? Here are 4 of the most common ones to watch out for.

4 Common YouTube Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Good)

Darryl is a writer with years of experience in online video software, combining technical expertise with a passion for educating audiences. 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.

Darryl Rentz

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YouTube SEO in 2026: how to optimize your videos for Search, Suggested, and Shorts. A step-by-step refresh covering keyword research, on-page optimization, thumbnails, hashtags, chapters, captions, playlists, end screens, and using Search analytics to iterate after upload.

YouTube SEO in 2026: How to Rank Higher and Get More Views

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Need some video ideas for your YouTube Shorts? Here are 9 ideas that will help you go viral!

9 Video Ideas to Go Viral with YouTube Shorts

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Replying to comments on YouTube is the key to growing an active, engaged audience. Want to do it the right way? Here are six golden tips!

6 Golden Rules for Responding to YouTube Comments

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Promoting your YouTube channel is the fastest way to reach more viewers and gain thousands of subscribers. Here’s a complete guide for small creators!

Promote Your YouTube Channel: 17 Tips for Small Creators

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Calling all creators! There have been some major changes to the YouTube Partner Program, and if you want to keep making money (or start), take these actions now.