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

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.
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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

4 min read

How To Monetize Your YouTube Videos In 2020 - Beginner Guide

So you've been accepted into the YouTube Partner Program. Let's give you a couple of tips to help you start earning some money from your video content.
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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.
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Mar 10, 2020

2 min read

How to Get The Best, Free Music For YouTube [Royalty Free!]

What’s the easiest way to find music for free that you can actually use on YouTube without any copyright issues on your monetized content? Find out here!
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...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

How to Start an ASMR Channel on YouTube [Real Life Case Study]

Is it possible to be successful with a brand new YouTube channel that uploads content around something so popular as ASMR? The answer is yes, and we show you...
Man analyzing YouTube video views dropping from 4,479 to 3,124 with vidIQ branding.

Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

Major 4000 Watch Hours Update From YouTube! [Monetization News]

YouTube has clarified its policy around Watch Time and what it takes to get to the magic 4000 hours so you can monetize your content. If you've seen a recent...
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Mar 10, 2020

8 min read

COPPA, FTC and Your YouTube Channel - Everything You Need To Know!

COPPA changed how YouTube treats kids' content. Here's what creators need to know about made-for-kids settings, FTC fines, and how to stay compliant.
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Mar 10, 2020

9 min read

No, YouTube Won’t Delete Your Channel Because You’re Not Making Them Money

There has been a lot of scaremongering over YouTube's new Terms of Service. We bring you the facts about what 'commercially viable' actually means.