
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

Aug 19, 2021
6 min read
Growing a YouTube Channel: 4 Things Creators Overlook
Growing a YouTube channel comes with challenges, but it’s nothing you can’t overcome with the right tips. Here are four that most creators overlook on their ...

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 thousands of subscribers in record time.

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 outside of your YouTube channel.

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 three things in common. Read this post to discover what they are and grow your audience faster.

Jul 23, 2021
6 min read
How to Start a Minecraft YouTube Channel
Starting a Minecraft channel in 2021 is still worth the effort. Here are 5 tips to get more views and subscribers with this classic, ever-popular game.

Jul 16, 2021
6 min read
The Truth About Getting a Brand Deal on YouTube
Do you need millions of YouTube subscribers to get a brand deal? Can you promote just any product? Read this post to learn the truth about YouTube brand deals.

Jun 28, 2021
6 min read
How to Increase Audience Retention on Every YouTube Video
Do your videos “hook” viewers until the end? Here are six tips to improve your audience retention rate on YouTube.

May 18, 2021
6 min read
YouTube Success: 3 Steps to Create Valuable, Highly-Watched Videos
Create YouTube videos viewers actually value with three steps for choosing stronger ideas, packaging them well, and keeping people watching.

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 content.

May 3, 2021
6 min read
5 Mistakes That Stop Your YouTube Channel From Growing
If your YouTube channel is not growing, these five common mistakes may be holding back views, subscribers, and long-term momentum.

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.

Apr 20, 2021
8 min read
YouTube Algorithm Guide: How Your Videos Are Recommended to Viewers
How does the YouTube algorithm pick which videos to recommend? The exact signals, ranking factors, and what creators can do to get pushed.