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 best way to get 10,000 YouTube subscribers? If you ask one gamer, showing your fantastic personality is the way to go.

Want to Reach 10k YouTube Subscribers? Show Your Personality

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A mysterious YouTube channel gets 100k subscribers by posting short videos. With zero context. In three months. How on Earth did they do it?

This YouTube Mystery Brought 100k Subscribers to a New Channel

Looking for ways to boost your views on YouTube? Here are 22 tips for attracting more viewers, making better content, and promoting your channel.

22 Simple Ways to Get More YouTube Views in 2024 (for Free)

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It took Travels of Sarah Fay less than a year to gain 100,000 YouTube subscribers. Here's how she vlogged her way to a massive audience that continues to grow.

How One Travel Vlogger Gained 100k YouTube Subscribers – Fast

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Four months later, MrBeast is still getting massive views from his “Squid Game” video. Here’s what makes it unique and how you can repeat his success on YouTube.

MrBeast’s ‘Squid Game’ Video Still Averages 74k VPH – Here’s Why

The time it takes to gain 100 YouTube subscribers depends on many factors. But if you're looking for an exact number, here's our honest guess.

How Long Does It Take to Reach 100 Subscribers on YouTube?

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Despite what most people think, small YouTube channels can collaborate with big ones. Here’s how to approach someone with more subscribers than you.

How to Collab with Big Creators as a Small YouTube Channel

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Podcasts are an excellent resource for learning how YouTube works. Soak up advice from other creators and grow your channel with these eight fascinating shows.

8 YouTube Podcasts to Help Grow Your Channel

As a creator, you have the power to help millions of people in Ukraine by mobilizing your audience. It's time to create, advocate, and raise funds for world peace.

Join #CreatorsForPeace to Support Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine

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Former YouTube liaison Matt Koval helped creators succeed for almost a decade. Now he’s sharing years of advice for budding creators, plus the inner workings of YouTube itself.

Matt Koval Shares More Creator Advice After Nearly a Decade at YouTube

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To report a YouTube channel, open the channel page, click the flag icon (or three-dot menu on mobile), choose Report user, pick the violation type, and submit. Reports are anonymous and YouTube reviews most within 24 to 48 hours.

How to Report a YouTube Channel: 5 Steps (Anonymous)

Starting a YouTube channel doesn’t have to be scary. Give yourself a positive push with the right tools and endless creator support.

4 Tips to Conquer Your Fear of Starting a YouTube Channel

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'YouTuber' is a popular career choice in 2022. But what does that look like for the average creator?