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
Updated May 11, 2026
8 min read
What Is YouTube AdSense? How It Works & How to Earn
YouTube AdSense pays creators 55% of ad revenue. Learn how Google AdSense works on YouTube, how to set it up, and how much you can earn per 1,000 views.
Jan 13, 2021
3 min read
How To Get a Custom URL For Your YouTube Channel [2021 Update]
Are you ready to give your YouTube channel a custom URL? Here are the requirements to do so, plus a quick tutorial to help you get it done.
Jan 8, 2021
15 min read
25 vidIQ Tools You Need to Grow Your YouTube Channel NOW!
Explore 25 vidIQ tools creators can use for keyword research, video optimization, competitor tracking, analytics, and channel growth.
Jan 8, 2021
7 min read
How to Create a YouTube Short: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Here's a simple guide for creating, uploading, and analyzing the YouTube Shorts on your channel.
Jan 8, 2021
5 min read
How This YouTube Creator Got 1.5 Billion Views In Just 80 Days
Getting billions of views on YouTube usually takes longer than 80 days. But for Jake Fellman, anything is possible with irresistible 3D animation.
Jan 6, 2021
6 min read
How To Win at YouTube Monetization
Not all content on YouTube will help you quickly monetize your channel, YouTube Shorts especially. To win at monetization, here's what you need to know about...
Dec 18, 2020
4 min read
YouTube in 2020: Powerful Stats You Need to Know
Did you catch YouTube's Culture & Trends Report for 2020? The global year-in-review highlights the rise of virtual events, emerging creators, and collective ...
Dec 17, 2020
5 min read
Please Stop Using Episode Numbers on Your Gaming Content
Episode 1... episode 2... episode 3... Does this titling method help you get more views as a gaming channel? In our experience, the answer is no. Here's a be...
Dec 17, 2020
6 min read
How to Grow Your YouTube Channel By Giving Back to Subscribers
What goes around comes around. If your YouTube subscribers have supported your content all year, here are four ways to give back and grow your influence all ...
Dec 10, 2020
4 min read
How to Get More Views On YouTube By Playing Among Us
Are you playing Among Us like the rest of the world? While you're fixing that spaceship, use these tips to upload the footage to YouTube and get more views.
Dec 10, 2020
5 min read
How This Creator Got 852K Views in 58 Seconds From YouTube Shorts
Since YouTube Shorts were announced, we've wondered whether creators could get nearly 1 million views from a 60-second video. Now that we've seen it happen, ...
Dec 8, 2020
3 min read
Find Out Who Posts the Most Comments on Your YouTube Videos
Do you know who your most engaged viewers are? The ones who comment on most of your videos with encouragement and helpful tips? If not, here's how to find out.
Dec 8, 2020
4 min read
How to Get More Views on YouTube Before Publishing Anything
More YouTube views? BEFORE publishing? It may sound too good to be true, but anything's possible with a video preview tool. Here's a guide to using our very ...