Rob Wilson

YouTuber-In-Residence

Rob started out on YouTube in 2012, building up a tech channel before joining the vidIQ team. He now educates over 450,000 subscribers on the vidIQ channel which has over 25,000,000 video views. Today he is hard at work sharing everything he has learned on the YouTube platform; educating video creators on how to grow their own channels and turn hobbies into careers - just like Rob did in 2017.

Posts Written By Rob Wilson

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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Control YouTube Notifications YOU Send to Subscribers

Did you know there is a limit to the number of video uploads and livestream notifications a viewer can receive from a single YouTube channel in a 24-hour per...
Man surprised by rising YouTube analytics graph with vidIQ logo and "HOW!?" text.

Mar 10, 2020

10 min read

Why Evergreen Content is the Key to More Views on YouTube

The right evergreen video content can earn your YouTube channel an incredible amount of views per month. Find out how.
YouTube channel name change screen with vidIQ channel page on smartphone display.

Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Change Your YouTube Channel Name on a Phone (Android and iOS)

Want to change your YouTube channel name directly from your phone? We show you how to do it whether you use Android or iOS.
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

What Topic Does YouTube Think Your Video is About? (And Why That Matters)

So you've crafted the perfect title, description, and tags, and metadata is on point. But what does YouTube really think about the topic of your video? Well,...
Man pointing to a YouTube settings icon with text "Fix Settings More Views" for video SEO tips.

Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

YouTube Settings You NEED to Know

When you upload your videos to YouTube, there may be a few settings that you're taking for granted that could have a huge impact on the success of your video...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

PewDiePie: The Moment He Hit 100,000,000 YouTube Subscribers

PewDiePie just smashed through the 100 million mark to become the most-subscribed-to individual creator on YouTube ever! Read about the moment it happened.
Stop sign warning against YouTube sub for sub exchange and spam comments.

Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Block & Remove Sub4Sub Comments on YouTube [Block List Included!]

Sub4Sub comments on YouTube are beyond annoying so here's a way to block them completely - for good!
YouTube channel reaching 100 million subscribers milestone with vidIQ branding.

Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

YouTube Will Kill Exact Public Facing Subscriber Counts in September

We knew it was coming but now YouTube has definitely confirmed that public-facing exact subscriber count numbers will shutter in September 2019.
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Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

Why You Shouldn't Buy YouTube Subscribers - EVER!

So, you want to know how to buy subscribers to help grow your YouTube channel? Well, it's pretty simple. You don't!!!
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

New! Key Moments in Google Search: Visible Timestamps for YouTube Videos

There is a new feature rolling out on Google Search that could help you get more views on YouTube and it's all to do with Key Moments and timestamps.
Man frustrated with losing 700 YouTube subscribers, vidIQ logo in corner.

Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

Why Did YouTube Just Delete My Subscribers?

Lost subscribers overnight? Here's why YouTube periodically removes spam and closed accounts — and what creators can actually do about it.
YouTube Studio beta walkthrough tutorial with analytics and video management features

Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

Exclusive! An Official Tour of the YouTube Studio Beta WITH YOUTUBE

By now, all creators should have seen the New YouTube Studio (AKA Creator Beta Studio). But how can you get even more out of it? YouTube showed us in an excl...