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
Jul 22, 2022
9 min read
How to Do a YouTube Channel Audit: A 10-Step Checklist
No matter how well you're doing on YouTube, you could always benefit from a channel audit. Here's a 10-step guide to quickly review your content.
Jul 12, 2022
4 min read
4 Tips to Promote Your Channel on the YouTube Community Tab
Want to promote your channel without ever leaving YouTube? Engage with viewers and increase your channel's visibility on the YouTube Community tab.
Jul 6, 2022
5 min read
How Ryan Trahan Got a Billion YouTube Views Turning Pennies into Dollars
Video creator Ryan Trahan used a single penny to cross North America in 30 days. That challenge brought millions of YouTube views — and here’s why.
Jul 5, 2022
3 min read
How to See and Edit Your YouTube Comment History
Are you worried about someone finding your old YouTube comments? Here’s how to edit or delete those messages.
Jun 29, 2022
5 min read
6 Easy Ways to Find Trending TikTok Sounds
Want to find trending music on TikTok? These apps and websites will curate the best TikTok sounds for you.
Jun 27, 2022
4 min read
How to Test a YouTube Video Idea Before You Start Filming
Some video ideas will bring you views, and others will hardly scratch the surface. Here are 4 ways to test your YouTube ideas before you film them.
Jun 22, 2022
3 min read
vidIQ Viral: Your Guide to Trending TikTok Sounds and Music
Want to go viral on TikTok? Grow your channel with trending music and sounds curated by our new app, vidIQ for TikTok.
Jun 21, 2022
4 min read
How to See the Most Replayed Scenes from Your YouTube Video
Which part of your video do viewers love the most? A new YouTube tool shows that exact moment, but there’s one catch: Your audience can see it too.
Jun 9, 2022
5 min read
Why Clickbait Is Actually Good for Your YouTube Channel
Clickbait gets a bad rap — but on YouTube, the right kind earns clicks AND keeps viewers. Here's the line between clickbait and click-worthy.
Jun 2, 2022
3 min read
Why Do Thousands of Gaming Channels Fail on YouTube?
Gaming is a competitive YouTube niche, but it’s also popular with viewers. So why do gamers struggle to grow on YouTube?
Jun 1, 2022
6 min read
5 Ways to Increase YouTube Watch Time on Any Video
Are you wondering how to get watch time on YouTube? Minute by minute, here’s how to hold viewers’ attention on any video.
May 24, 2022
6 min read
YouTube's New Keyword Research Tool: Will It Boost Your Views?
YouTube has a new keyword research tool, but will it help you get more views? Click here to find out.
May 2, 2022
4 min read
YouTube Play Button: Complete Guide to Getting Creator Awards
Learn how to get your YouTube play button award at 100K, 1M, or 10M subscribers. Complete eligibility requirements and ordering steps for creator awards.