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

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Aug 13, 2021

5 min read

3 Uncommon Ways to Grow Your YouTube Channel

You know the “normal” tips for growing a YouTube channel, so let’s switch things up. Here are 3 uncommon ways to get ...
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Aug 11, 2021

13 min read

14 Ways to Avoid YouTube Demonetization

Did YouTube demonetize your video? Here are 14 ways to make positive content that stays monetized no matter what.
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Aug 6, 2021

5 min read

3 Ways to Grow Your YouTube Business

It takes more than exciting, click-worthy videos to grow a YouTube business. Here are 3 ways to make more money outsi...
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Jul 30, 2021

5 min read

What YouTube Channels with Over 1,000 Subscribers Have In Common

YouTube channels with more than 1,000 subscribers have 3 things in common. Read this post to discover what they are a...
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Jul 27, 2021

7 min read

YouTube CPM: 7 Factors Affecting Your Channel's Revenue

Your YouTube CPM can be amazingly high or shockingly low. Here are 7 reasons why.
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Jul 23, 2021

7 min read

How to Start a Successful Minecraft YouTube Channel

Starting a Minecraft channel in 2021 is still worth the effort. After all, Minecraft creator Nick Farzy gained 33 mil...
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Jul 16, 2021

6 min read

The Truth About Getting a Brand Deal on YouTube

You don't need millions of YouTube subscribers to get a brand deal. It's all about having the right attitude and a bi...
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Jun 28, 2021

6 min read

How to Increase Audience Retention on Every YouTube Video

Want to boost your YouTube audience retention? Here are six ways to improve that metric and keep viewers watching for...
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May 18, 2021

6 min read

YouTube Success: 3 Steps to Create Valuable, Highly-Watched Videos

Are your videos getting little to no views? Here’s a simple trick to boost the value of your YouTube channel.
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May 11, 2021

4 min read

How to Double Your YouTube Watch Time by Looping Shorts

This simple hack for YouTube Shorts will help you double your Watch Time. Keep reading to harness the power of looped...
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May 3, 2021

6 min read

5 Mistakes That Stop Your YouTube Channel From Growing

Are these common YouTube mistakes holding you back from success? Keep reading to find out.
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Apr 21, 2021

5 min read

Quantity Over Quality: The One Thing New YouTubers Should Focus On

Hint: It’s not your audience. Viewers are important for channel growth but only if you practice this habit first.
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Apr 20, 2021

8 min read

YouTube Algorithm Guide: How Your Videos Are Recommended to Viewers

YouTube doesn't 'recommend' every video to its viewers. Keep reading to learn which type of content – or rather, whic...