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

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...
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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

7 min read

How To Protect Your YouTube Channel Under COPPA [Beginner's Guide]

Overwhelmed by the new YouTube rules about kid's content? Check out our quick and easy beginner's guide to protecting your YouTube channel under COPPA.
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Mar 10, 2020

13 min read

Is Your YouTube Content Made for Children? New FTC COPPA Rules

The FTC has clarified some aspects of the new COPPA ruling about your YouTube channel including how to determine whether your content is directed towards chi...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

How to 'Hide' Your YouTube Channel From the FTC and COPPA... But Should You?

If you are still reeling from the new COPPA ruling for YouTube creators you may be considering 'hiding' your channel while you decide your strategy. We tell ...
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Mar 10, 2020

8 min read

How Likely Are You to Receive a $42,530 Fine Under YouTube's FTC COPPA Rules?

When it comes to COPPA, the FTC, and YouTube there is one shock and awe number that is scaring everyone - that potential $42,530 fine. Is this just clickbait...
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Mar 10, 2020

12 min read

How to Get Your First 100 Subscribers on YouTube

Let’s take a look at some of the best strategies for reaching that first big YouTube milestone - 100 subscribers.
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

Don't Fall For This YouTube, COPPA, FTC Phishing Scam!

Creators beware! There's a phishing email scam about YouTube and COPPA doing the rounds right now so please don't fall for it.
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

How to Trim Videos with YouTube's Video Editor [2020 Method]

Learn how to trim any video you've already uploaded to YouTube with the platform's built-in video editor.
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

How to Add, Edit and Remove YouTube Channel Managers & Owners

Did you know that more than one person can manage a YouTube channel, and that you can assign different permissions and roles depending on your needs? We show...
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Mar 10, 2020

17 min read

13 MISTAKES New YouTubers Like YOU Make - and How To Avoid Them

New YouTubers often repeat the same mistakes. Learn 13 pitfalls to avoid so your channel has a stronger chance to grow.
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Mar 10, 2020

8 min read

YouTube Descriptions: 7 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

Attention YouTubers - how much value are you getting out of your descriptions? It could be a whole lot more if you follow our tips, tricks and hacks!