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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May 10, 2023

5 min read

Faster Than Ever: 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 eas...
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May 1, 2023

5 min read

YouTube Shorts Not Paying the Bills? 4 Solutions to Boost Your Revenue

When Shorts revenue is low, one creator uses innovative solutions to boost his earnings.
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Apr 26, 2023

8 min read

Understanding YouTube Viewers: 6 Steps to Build an Audience Persona

Want to get more views on YouTube? Create a persona for your audience, then use it as a guide for making relevant vid...
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Apr 19, 2023

6 min read

7 Types of YouTube Video Titles That Get Massive Clicks

Want to write better YouTube titles? These 7 ideas are proven to get you more clicks, from the "stop doing this" form...
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Apr 13, 2023

10 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Starting a YouTube Podcast

Ready to start podcasting on YouTube? From setting up your show to growing a loyal audience, this in-depth guide will...
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Apr 6, 2023

5 min read

YouTube Monetization: Which Videos Count Toward 4,000 Hours of Watch Time?

You need 4,000 hours of watch time to monetize your YouTube channel with ads. But did you know these 5 videos will sl...
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Apr 4, 2023

5 min read

How to Choose a Winning Thumbnail Style for Your YouTube Channel

Do you have a thumbnail strategy for YouTube? If not, now’s the time to build a thumbnail style that matches your con...
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Mar 28, 2023

6 min read

The Secret Formula for Gaining and Retaining YouTube Subscribers

What's the secret to getting more subscribers, and how do you encourage them to stick around long-term? Keep reading ...
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Mar 22, 2023

5 min read

Ask an AI Coach: 4 Ways to Spice Up Your YouTube Video Titles

What makes a good video title on YouTube? That's what hundreds of creators asked our AI Coach, and it shared some of ...
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Mar 16, 2023

7 min read

From Weird to Charming: 10 Unique YouTube Channel Ideas That Actually Worked

How unique does your YouTube channel have to be to get noticed? These 10 channels (ranging from weird to charming) wi...
Man wearing headphones recording video podcast with smartphone and microphone at home.

Mar 13, 2023

12 min read

How to Grow Your YouTube Channel in 2025: The Ultimate Guide

What does it take a grow a YouTube channel in 2025? Learn how to make better content, get more subscribers, grow your...
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Mar 13, 2023

12 min read

Ask an AI Coach: 19 Popular Questions (and Answers) About Growing on YouTube

What does an AI Coach have to say about growing a YouTube channel? Spoiler alert: almost anything you want to know!