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
Oct 2, 2025
13 min read
How to Start a Gaming YouTube Channel in 2026
Gaming is a competitive YouTube niche, but there's still room (and time) for new creators to grow successful channels. All it takes is 12 powerful steps.
Sep 26, 2025
9 min read
YouTube Studio Guide: How to Use Every Feature in 2026
Learn how to navigate the dashboard, check analytics, upload videos, enable monetization, and use every feature in YT Studio.
Updated May 1, 2026
15 min read
How to Do YouTube Keyword Research and Find Top Keywords
See how to find YouTube keywords with high search volume and low competition. Our guide helps creators build channel keywords lists that rank higher in search.
Sep 18, 2025
14 min read
How to Get 4,000 Hours Watch Time on YouTube (Free Methods)
Get 4,000 YouTube watch hours free with 10 proven strategies. Increase watch time using live streams, playlists, and evergreen content to monetize faster.
Sep 15, 2025
5 min read
3 Secrets for Writing Click-Worthy YouTube Titles
Write better YouTube titles with three click-worthy tactics that spark curiosity, set clear expectations, and avoid misleading viewers.
Aug 18, 2025
5 min read
YouTube Shorts Thumbnails: How to Customize Them for More Views
Do you know how to make a YouTube Shorts thumbnail? Here's why you should create them, plus two ways to attach the graphics to your videos.
Aug 15, 2025
5 min read
How to Use the YouTube Thumbnail Tester to Boost Views
Learn how to use YouTube’s thumbnail A/B testing to upload multiple designs, compare their performance, and grow your views with data-backed decisions.
Aug 12, 2025
5 min read
6 Ways to Make YouTube Thumbnails in Record Time
YouTube thumbnails are a big part of any channel, but sometimes they take forever to make. Design them faster and easier with these hacks!
Aug 11, 2025
5 min read
Find the Best YouTube Thumbnail Styles for Your Channel
Looking for YouTube thumbnail inspiration? Learn how to build a thumbnail style that matches your content and makes your channel stand out.
Aug 7, 2025
4 min read
Why You Should Make YouTube Thumbnails Before You Record
Learn why making, first video thumbnail then filming helps you get more clicks, craft better titles, and simplify the YouTube workflow.
Aug 4, 2025
9 min read
How to Improve Your YouTube CTR with Better Thumbnails
Improve your YouTube click-through rate with these 9 proven thumbnail strategies. Learn how to create custom thumbnails that viewers can't resist clicking.
Aug 1, 2025
3 min read
How to See Your Subscribers on YouTube
Curious who's subscribing to your YouTube channel? Learn how to view recent subscribers and gain insights to grow your audience.
Jul 28, 2025
10 min read
How to Get 500 Subscribers on YouTube (And Start Earning With Fan Funding)
Learn proven strategies to reach 500 YouTube subscribers and unlock fan funding features like Super Chat, Super Thanks, and Channel Memberships.