Getting 10,000 subscribers is difficult, especially when 

 of videos are uploaded daily on YouTube. Nonetheless, several creators — specifically those in the vidIQ community — managed to pull it off in just 30 days! These talented YouTubers used imagination, skill, and a healthy dose of consistency to grow their channels quickly.

Because you've worked so hard and achieved so much, we're here to say it before anyone else: 

As always, we define the vidIQ community as anyone using our growth tools to reach YouTube success. So if you've 

 to optimize your videos, find keywords, or even get video ideas, this roundup is for you. We're celebrating 

Top Channels Passing 10,000 Subscribers in August

 makes entertaining explainer videos featuring an animated cloud as the main character.

 makes video essays on popular creators over original gameplay content.

 makes edited Shorts based on popular anime shows.

 makes fun and engaging Shorts on popular video games.

 does livestreams and live Shorts on popular games.

HRK Studio makes comprehensive video essays on popular YouTube creators.

Congrats to everyone who had amazing subscriber growth last month! 🥳 If you want to see your channel grow, don't forget to 

 and get robust tools, data, and video ideas.

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The creators featured in the post skyrocketed past 

 gained tens of thousands of subscribers through highly engaging 

: Each channel stuck to a well-defined niche, whether it was 

: Posting frequently and consistently helped the algorithm notice them.

: These creators used vidIQ’s suite of tools to find 

To be featured in a future post like this, you need to be part of the 

 within a month. Here's how to get on the radar:

Use vidIQ to optimize your channel: keywords, SEO, video ideas, and performance tracking.

Grow consistently and let vidIQ track your stats.

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 are vertical, short-form videos (under 60 seconds) designed to be consumed quickly on mobile devices. They are incredibly effective for channel growth because:

) primarily used Shorts to gain visibility fast.

Can you imagine getting 10,000 subscribers in just 30 days? These talented YouTubers did just that, so let's celebrate their success (and gain inspiration)!

6 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 10K Subs [August]

Woohoo! 🎉 Let's give a high-five to 10 creators who skyrocketed to 

 in just a month! From gaming to movies to random street interviews, these channels are crushing it and racking up subscribers like nobody's business.

 to level up your YouTube game — this celebration is all about you. Ready to see who's leading the pack? Here are last month's YouTube all-stars! 🌟

Top Channels Passing 1,000 Subscribers in the Last 30 Days

 creates entertaining videos based on Minecraft.

3. Вселенское пробуждение (Universal Awakening)

Вселенское пробуждение

 explores the world through spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

 uploads popular clips from different events in Cricket. 

 creates memes and commentary based on the game Countryballs.

 talks about ancient wisdom and spiritual learnings.

 simplifies the science and art behind astrology and numerology.

 shares information and in-depth knowledge on the use of cannabis and related products.

9. Top Saúde e Fitness (Top Health and Fitness)

 makes videos about healthy living, from disease prevention to exercise to proper nutrition.

10. Histórias para el Alma (Stories for the Soul)

 tells fascinating stories that reflect life through tales of animals.

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Which small YouTube channels grew the fastest in August? Get to know 10 rising creators who make videos about movies, gaming, fitness, and more.

10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 1,000 Subs FAST [August]

, but their channels don't always pass the "content test." This is where YouTube looks at everything on a channel — the titles, the thumbnails, the popular videos, and more — to decide if it's a fit for the YouTube Partner Program. If it is, the creator can monetize videos with advertisements 

So, what stops creators from doing this? Most of the time, it happens when they violate a serious rule on YouTube that can't be ignored. So, here are three channels that never make it past YouTube security!

One of the quickest ways to get demonetized (or not monetized at all) is by reusing other people's content on YouTube. Today, many creators repost viral clips without transforming them at all, such as adding original commentary, new visuals, or compelling edits. And that's what YouTube doesn't want to monetize — videos that are carbon copies of something else.

: "The spirit of this policy is to make sure we’re rewarding creators for original and authentic content that adds value to viewers.... We allow reused content if viewers can tell that there’s a meaningful difference between the original video and your video." — 

YouTube values original content. If someone takes a video and reposts it with no value added, it doesn't make sense to pay them for it. It's unfair to the originator, and stealing content leads to a flurry of 

Taking popular clips from various sources and compiling them into one video.

Reposting memes without original commentary or value

Posting clips from popular TV shows or movies

Uploading music from various artists without their permission

Repetitive content has the potential to be boring, and YouTube knows this. So, it's a good idea to avoid using the same thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and video content over and over again. It's safe to use the same intros and outros or reference clips from older videos, but keep the bulk of your content original. 

Also, try not to mass-generate your videos using only AI (artificial intelligence). Give your content a human touch and let AI assist or enhance the process.

The Truth About AI: Can YouTube Automation Ruin Your Channel?

 "Repetitious content refers to channels where the content is so similar, viewers may have trouble spotting the difference between videos on the same channel.... If you have many videos that violate our guidelines, monetization may be removed from your entire channel." — 

Advertisers are looking for engaging, original content where their ads can be placed. If a channel is just churning out the same stuff repeatedly, it won't attract advertisers or be approved for monetization.

Looping short clips for an extended period, such as rain or wind sounds

Uploading the same video multiple times, but with different titles and thumbnails

Creating automated slideshow videos using the same template, text, and images

Using text-to-speech software to read out articles, lists, or other content that belongs to someone else

3. Channels that Violate YouTube's Community Guidelines

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YouTube has a long list of guidelines that aim to keep everyone on the platform safe. Channels that engage in dangerous acts are in direct violation of those rules, which means they can't make money. YouTube has the power to 

spam, deception, disturbing or sensitive content, violent or dangerous content, misinformation, and the glorification of regulated goods.

: "If a YouTube creator’s on- and/or off-platform behavior harms our users, community, employees, or ecosystem, we may respond based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the egregiousness of their actions and whether a pattern of harmful behavior exists. Our response will range from suspending a creator’s privileges to account termination." — 

When a channel engages in activities like hate speech, harassment, or spreading misinformation, it becomes a high-risk platform for advertisers. Brands don't want their reputation tarnished.

Examples of Community Guidelines Violations

Spreading false information or conspiracy theories, especially concerning public health, elections, or other significant events

Making videos to harass, intimidate, or bully specific individuals or groups

Promoting or glorifying the use of illegal drugs or substances

Posting content that exposes minors to dangerous activities

YouTube's New Update on Demonetized Channels

Previously, channels could be instantly demonetized

 without warning, leaving creators shocked and financially impacted. If demonetized, creators had 21 days to appeal, but YouTube could take up to 14 days to respond, leading to a potential 6-week period without revenue even if the appeal is successful. With a new policy update, YouTube has addressed the unfairness of this system and introduced new, more lenient rules. Watch Rob cover all about the update below:

Here's what the new policy update entails:

 YouTube has introduced a 7-day window for creators to appeal before losing monetization. 

 Creators must provide more information to YouTube, typically by recording a video demonstrating how they create content. 

 This pre-appeal opportunity is available only for certain types of suspensions, likely those involving issues like reused or repetitious content. More serious offenses may not be considered.

If the appeal is successful within the 7-day window, the channel remains monetized, avoiding any loss of revenue. Even after the 7-day window, 

, though demonetization will occur after the initial 7 days.

YouTube has been criticized for making quick, damaging decisions regarding channel suspensions in the past. However, this update is seen as a positive step toward giving creators more time to address issues before suffering financial loss. It represents a shift in YouTube’s approach, aiming to reduce the stress and financial impact on creators by allowing a fair chance to appeal before demonetization takes effect.

Are you ready to turn your channel into a money-making machine? The good news is that it's 

. You just need three qualities to pull it off:

Authenticity (the freedom to be yourself)

Other than that, YouTube monetizes channels that offer original, engaging, and advertiser-friendly content. Think 

educational tutorials, entertaining vlogs, insightful reviews, or even captivating storytelling

. It all works on YouTube and paves the road to monetization.

Speaking of cash, here's how to boost your advertising revenue when you do get monetized.

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Calling all creators: Avoid these 3 types of YouTube channels if you want to get monetized quickly!

3 Types of YouTube Channels that Never Get Monetized

Welcome to our celebration of the fastest-growing small channels in the vidIQ community! 

Last month, 10 creators did the impossible by passing 1,000 subscribers in just 30 days. These creatives make videos about various topics, such as YouTube automation, personal growth, gaming, and more. We're here to say 

and share your success with other vidIQ-ers!

Ready to see who got the most subscribers? These were the fastest-growing YouTube channels last month.

Top Channels Passing 1,000 Subscribers in May

 about all things related to LEGO Fortnite.

 helps with self-improvement and personal growth

 makes fictional content based on the Star Wars universe.

 creates content based on survival games.

, much like the name, uploads different lip-smacking recipes.

 uploads entertaining voice-over content based on the Marvel universe.

 provides general advice and practical insights on everything.

 explores unknown and obscure stories from around the world.

 uploads gaming content based on Fortnite.

 uploads quizzes and choice-based questions through Shorts.

Which small YouTube channels grew the fastest in May? Get to know 10 rising creators who make videos about tech, pets, money, and more.

10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 1,000 Subs FAST [May]

Deciding whether to delete or keep old YouTube videos is tough. There are 

 factors to consider, such as how popular the videos are and if they still match the focus of your channel. In fact, that last point is pretty crucial. Some people try dozens of 

Does that sound like you? If so, here are three times when it’s OK to delete old YouTube videos.

Scenario 1: You’re Embarrassed by Your Older Videos

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This is the most important reason to delete old YouTube videos. If you look back at any piece of content and feel embarrassed or think it doesn’t represent who you are today, go ahead and delete it. Don’t think about the number of views it’s getting. Forget about the fact that it 

 get views later as an evergreen topic. If you care about your online image or personal brand, that’s the number one thing to consider.

You might consider deleting older videos if:

They don’t reflect your current level of maturity.

They include themes that could get you canceled today.

Regardless of the reason, you just don’t like how they portray you!

Scenario 2: Your Channel Is Heading in a Different Direction

You should also consider deleting YouTube videos that don’t match the current theme of your channel. Some people think this isn’t a big deal, 

. YouTube is too competitive to leave your page half-branded!

For example, imagine that a viewer types “exercises to relieve knee pain” into YouTube’s search bar. There are plenty of videos to choose from, but ultimately, the viewer taps on one with 

 and a convincing title. Overall, they’re satisfied with the video and excited to try all of the exercises for strengthening their knees.

 helpful, they go to the creator’s channel to watch more content. 

 There are other videos about knee health, but many have nothing to do with that topic. Altogether, the channel looks like a hodge-podge of random content with a few months dedicated to knee health.

At this point, how do you think the viewer feels? Should they trust the channel’s advice or find a more authoritative page?

Scenario 3: Your Older Videos Get Minimal Views

Finally, if your older videos aren’t all that popular, it’s OK to remove them from your channel. This is especially true if you don’t like the content for whatever reason. Perhaps you made the videos when you had dim lighting, quiet audio, or a backdrop you aren’t fond of. It’s easy to delete these types of videos when they’re underperforming.

On the flip side, what if you have an older video that’s well-produced but doesn’t get many views? Does it make sense to delete it forever?

If you’re facing this scenario, don’t give up just yet. Try changing the title and thumbnail to see if that makes a difference, then promote the video on the YouTube Community tab. That could prompt viewers to start watching again, which helps 

Deleting videos from your YouTube channel can lead to significant consequences, often negative. On YouTube, videos are forever and the last thing you want as a creator is to part ways with a video that might later turn out to be a goldmine! The YouTube algorithm, which relies on metrics like 

, audience retention, and engagement to recommend content, is disrupted when videos are deleted. This disruption can diminish your channel's visibility and reach.

To mitigate these effects, it's crucial to carefully assess the performance of each video while keeping the scenarios we mentioned above in mind. A useful strategy is to direct viewers from deleted videos to other relevant content on your channel, maintaining engagement and presence. Additionally, be aware of any legal or ethical issues when removing videos, especially those involving 

It's part and parcel of a creator's life to expect those "10 out of 10" debut videos. But not every one of them needs to be a lost cause! Some strategies can effectively change the outcome of your "dead" video:

Optimizing the video title and thumbnail to make them more enticing.

Leveraging collaborations to inject authenticity and boost credibility.

Promoting it on end screens of your popular videos or linking it to newer content.

In the video above, Dan explains how to achieve this successfully. The main idea is to keep experimenting with the video after its upload and observe how it affects the performance. This will not only improve results for the video in question but also for future uploads and the channel overall.

But, as long as you’re making new content, you almost have infinite chances to get more views. So don’t worry about keeping old videos that embarrass you, underperform, or don’t fit your channel’s theme anymore.

 Look to the future of your content journey!

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When is it OK to delete old YouTube videos? In this article, we explore three scenarios where it absolutely makes sense.

When to Delete Those Old, Embarrassing Videos on Your YouTube Channel

In the fast-paced world of YouTube, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest trends and tactics for growing your channel. However, it's important to remember that what works today may not necessarily work in the future. With that in mind, here are ten pieces of YouTube advice to ignore.

From the outside, this looks like good advice for creators of all sizes. After all, more videos mean more opportunities to get those numbers up. But is it applicable to everyone?

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If you're primarily a Shorts creator and do not require long hours for each video, putting out content daily might be doable. But, for creators who are primarily focused on long-form videos, it does not seem feasible. If you're trying to give your audience the highest-quality videos, posting every day stands contrary to that. So, depending on the type of creator you are, you can choose your strategy accordingly.

Alright, this might sound controversial right off the bat, given that we've encouraged new creators to follow this advice in the past. And it does make sense to do so. But not everyone has the same creative style or is inspired by the same kind of content.

A more attuned way would be to follow the type of content that draws you in, not the creator. Simply put, make the kind of videos you would want to watch and try to give your best shot at it.

3. Starting a Separate Channel for Your YouTube Shorts

Some creators worry that mixing long videos with shorter ones will hurt their channel. It makes sense when you’re following the most crucial rule of YouTube growth: Make videos for your audience and no one else.

That begs the question: If viewers support your Shorts, why would they suddenly want longs? And if they currently like your longs, why would they want Shorts?

Fortunately, that’s a problem you no longer have to worry about. YouTube has bridged the gap between longs and Shorts so they can exist on the same channel. The platform will recommend your longs as people watch your Shorts, allowing you to grow your channel with both content types.



YouTube Will Recommend Long-Form Videos to Shorts Viewers [Algorithm Update]

There’s nothing wrong with saying “hello” at the start of a video, but try not to introduce yourself, your channel, and your niche every time. Once a viewer knows this information, repeating it is pointless.

 you promised viewers before they clicked on the video. That could be the main idea or storyline they saw in your title, thumbnail, or video description. After all, that’s what they came to see!

YouTube Intros - 8 Ways to Hook Viewers In the First 8 Seconds

Many people think they get more views by adding tags to a video, but that’s not how they work. Tags help people find your content, especially if the topic is frequently misspelled.

“Tomatoes” is a good example. Many people leave the E out by typing “tomatos,” so if you’re video is about growing that vegetable, you can add the common misspelling (tomatos) as a tag.

Overall, tags play a minimal role in boosting your views. The video title, description, and thumbnail are most important for video discovery, according to YouTube.

An image from YouTube's support page, which explains that tags don't lead to more views

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People discover videos in many parts of the YouTube app or website. Search pages are just one of those places, so you don’t need to prioritize them over everywhere else.

So if you’re only making search-based videos that rely on keywords, you’re missing out on tons of views. We know this because 

That means it’s better to make videos that complement the popular, viral content within your niche (so YouTube recommends your video next).

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Going viral on YouTube comes with many benefits, like attracting new viewers and boosting your confidence as a creator.

But no one talks about how these benefits turn into setbacks for creators who aren’t used to going viral. They could spend months trying to chase that high again, all while targeting the wrong audience and burning out creatively.

That’s why going viral on YouTube is overrated

Going viral is addictive — a pressure you don’t need this early.

The views don't always come from your “real” audience.

Sometimes, going viral comes with criticism.

Going viral skews your perception of quantity vs. quality.

You think less about your audience and more about yourself.

A seasoned creator can resist those things, but it’s more challenging when you’re new to YouTube.

8. Doing ‘Sub4Sub’ to Get More Subscribers

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Sub4Sub is when two creators subscribe to one another’s channel to boost their overall subscriber count. It sounds harmless enough, but this is the worst thing you can do for two reasons:

According to YouTube, you’re not allowed to “cause or encourage any inaccurate measurements of genuine user engagement with the service, including by paying people or providing them with incentives to increase a video’s views, likes, or dislikes, 

9. Making Videos for the YouTube Algorithm and Not Your Audience

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Some creators are obsessed with beating the YouTube algorithm. They want to know all of the tips and tricks to 

Of course, there’s no “beating” the YouTube algorithm because the algorithm isn’t working against anyone or anything. Its only job is matching viewers to the right videos.

If you know your audience well, just make videos they want to see! That allows the YouTube algorithm — or more accurately, the recommendation system — to serve that content to your viewers.

5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the YouTube Algorithm

10. Not Seeking Brand Deals as a Small Creator

There’s a misconception that small creators can’t 

, let alone get brand deals. But guess what? You don’t need millions of subscribers to show a brand you’re worth the money. Your proof is an audience that takes action when you ask them to, like when they download an ebook or smash the like button.

If you can show that type of engagement, the next step is reaching out to brands aligned with your channel’s focus. You’ll want to 

 first, then pitch some ideas around how you would advertise their latest product or service.

When it comes to YouTube education, there’s good advice, so-so advice, and shady tips that get your channel terminated. That’s why it’s important to do your research. Seek out multiple sources and only follow the advice that makes sense for your channel.

There’s a lot of advice on how to grow a YouTube channel, but which information should you trust?

Lydia Sweatt

Posts Written By Lydia Sweatt

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