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
Jan 6, 2023
5 min read
Elevate Your YouTube Titles with These Secret, Underrated Tips
Confused about how to title YouTube videos? Here are some unique, underrated tips to make your titles more engaging.
Dec 26, 2022
4 min read
12 New YouTube Channels That Grew Insanely Fast This Year
This year, new creators went from zero subscribers to thousands of fans in just a few months. That means anyone can grow a YouTube channel — even you!
Dec 23, 2022
4 min read
4 YouTube Trends to Skyrocket Your Views in 2024
Ready to get more views in 2023? Get a head start with these powerful YouTube trends, like using captions in your videos and making content for Gen-Z.
Dec 14, 2022
5 min read
7 YouTube Jobs for Content Creators: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Freelance
Looking for a YouTube job to pour your passion into? Here are seven popular jobs any content creator can do as a side hustle or full-time gig.
Dec 12, 2022
4 min read
From Burnt Out to Refreshed: How to Take a YouTube Break During the Holidays
Have you made YouTube videos non-stop this year? This holiday season, take a break from YouTube so you can relax, recharge, and restore your creativity.
Dec 5, 2022
4 min read
How to Write Better YouTube Titles with AI Suggestions
It's time to take a break from writing YouTube titles. With the power of AI, you can input a few keywords and let technology do the "writing" for you.
Nov 28, 2022
9 min read
13 Skills You Need to Become a Successful YouTuber
You need a variety of skills to become a YouTube success, so here are 13 things every successful YouTuber knows how to do.
Nov 22, 2022
6 min read
9 Smart Reasons to Start a YouTube Channel in 2023
Are you debating whether to start a YouTube channel or another video page in 2023? Get unstuck with 9 smart reasons to pick YouTube over any other platform.
Nov 16, 2022
6 min read
Why Chasing Viral YouTube Videos Is Overrated [for Small Creators]
So you've just started a YouTube channel, and the thought crosses your mind: How do I go viral? Here's why doing that too soon could hurt your channel.
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.
Nov 11, 2022
6 min read
5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the YouTube Algorithm
How does the YouTube algorithm work? In this post, we get helpful answers from YouTube's director of product management.