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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Apr 21, 2025

11 min read

18 Powerful YouTube Shorts Hooks That Go Viral [2025 Guide]

A strong intro is your secret weapon for getting more views with YouTube Shorts. Try these 18 viral video hooks for i...

Apr 4, 2025

6 min read

YouTube Collaboration: How to Collab with Other YouTubers

YouTube collaborations can be a fast track to growth. Discover tips for finding collab partners, pitching ideas, and ...
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Mar 28, 2025

4 min read

YouTube Partner Program: How to Monetize with Only 500 Subscribers

YouTube's expanded Partner Program lets creators monetize with just 500 subscribers. Learn the requirements and how t...
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Mar 24, 2025

6 min read

The Art of YouTube Storytelling: A Secret Path to More Watch Time (2025 Update)

Want to get more watch time on every YouTube video? Use this storytelling secret to captivate viewers and keep them e...
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Feb 26, 2025

6 min read

YouTube Automation: Get AI-Powered Titles, Thumbnails, Descriptions, and Vide...

Looking for ways to automate your YouTube channel? These AI-powered tools will write titles, thumbnails, descriptions...
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Feb 24, 2025

10 min read

How to Get 4,000 YouTube Watch Hours: 10 Proven Strategies

Learn how to reach 4,000 YouTube watch hours with proven strategies including live streams, storytelling, and evergre...
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Jan 23, 2025

8 min read

YouTube Shorts Monetization: How to Profit from Short Videos

Learn how to monetize YouTube Shorts through the Creator Pool, fan funding, and more. Discover the requirements and s...
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Jan 9, 2025

5 min read

Kickstarting 2025: How to Set the Perfect YouTube Subscriber Goal

Want more YouTube subscribers in 2025? Don't skip the most crucial step in the creator journey: setting a SMART goal ...
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Dec 8, 2024

11 min read

12 Tips for Starting a YouTube Gaming Channel in 2025

Gaming is a competitive YouTube niche, but there's still room (and time) for new creators to grow successful channels...
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Nov 30, 2024

10 min read

How to Get Monetized on YouTube

Learn how to get monetized on YouTube quickly. This comprehensive guide covers YPP requirements, ad revenue, and spon...
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Nov 28, 2024

6 min read

11 Pieces of YouTube Equipment on Sale for Black Friday

Did you know there are tons of Black Friday deals for content creators? Here are the best YouTube cameras, mics, and ...
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Nov 14, 2024

13 min read

How to Find YouTube Keywords that Grow Your Channel

Learn how to find powerful YouTube keywords that boost views and subscribers. Our research guide helps creators build...