YouTube Views: Growth Guides & Tutorials

This section collects vidIQ's guides, examples, and case studies for growing your YouTube views. Browse strategies for thumbnails, titles, SEO, audience retention, and discovery.

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Updated Feb 5, 2026

12 min read

Viral Hooks for YouTube Shorts: 18 Ideas That Stop the Scroll in 2026

The best YouTube Shorts hold 70 to 90% of viewers in the first second. Get 18 viral hooks, with real examples, to stop the scroll and grow your channel.
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Updated Jan 20, 2026

9 min read

How to Grow Your YouTube Channel in 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to grow a YouTube channel in 2026 with 15 proven tactics: SEO, titles, thumbnails, Shorts, playlists, engagement, and analytics that matter.
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Nov 13, 2025

6 min read

YouTube End Screens: How to Make Cool Video Outros

Do you need an attractive end screen for your YouTube videos? Here’s a quick guide for making cool outros that promote your channel.
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Updated Jun 17, 2026

14 min read

How to Get More Views on YouTube in 2026: 14 Proven Tips

Learn how to get more views on YouTube in 2026 with proven strategies for titles, thumbnails, keyword research, retention, and Shorts.

Jul 28, 2025

10 min read

25 Reasons Why Viewers Are Not Watching Your Videos (And How to Fix Them)

Struggling with low views? Discover 25 real reasons your YouTube videos aren’t getting watched—and how to fix each one fast.
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Updated May 27, 2026

8 min read

What Is a Good YouTube CTR? (And 6 Ways to Improve Yours)

YouTube CTR is the percentage of impressions that turn into clicks. A good CTR sits between 2% and 10%. Here are 6 ways to improve yours.
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Feb 4, 2025

5 min read

How To Make a Viewer Avatar for YouTube

Would you like to know the mind of your ideal viewer? Here, we'll discuss how to create that practically and much more.
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Apr 24, 2024

7 min read

Best Time to Post on YouTube: How to Maximize Your Video Performance

Discover the best time to post on YouTube to maximize your views. Learn how to analyze your audience data and optimize your upload schedule.
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Dec 31, 2023

9 min read

How to Go Viral on YouTube: Proven Strategies for Content Creators

Get proven strategies to make your YouTube videos go viral. Know the science behind viral content and actionable techniques to boost views and engagement.
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Nov 29, 2023

6 min read

How Jenny Hoyos Gets 10M Views Per YouTube Short

Are you still working your way toward 10 million YouTube Shorts views? Learn how Jenny Hoyos, a viral creator, reaches this milestone with each video!
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Nov 15, 2023

5 min read

Holiday Hacks: How to Go Viral on YouTube at the End of the Year

Viewers may be distracted this holiday season, but that doesn't mean you can't go viral. Here are 6 ways to grow your YouTube views at the end of the year.
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Nov 9, 2023

8 min read

Creating Viral YouTube Videos: 10 Tips for Small Channels

Do small channels go viral on YouTube? Absolutely! Here are 10 tips to get millions of views on your videos, even if you have just a few subscribers.
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