How To Get More Views on YouTube

The best way to get more views on YouTube is to optimize your videos so they show up in search and recommendations
— and keep viewers engaged once they click. That means mastering clickable thumbnails, compelling titles, and content that delivers on its promise.


With 10+ billion views tracked through coaching and tools, vidIQ provides data-backed insights into what drives video discovery.


In this section, we will break down strategies, examples, and case studies so you can consistently grow your views.

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Nov 13, 2025

6 min read

YouTube End Screens: How to Make Cool Video Outros

Want to create a YouTube end screen that promotes the rest of your videos? Keep reading to discover the best end scre...
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Sep 17, 2025

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How to Get More Views on YouTube: 12 Powerful Tips

Are you ready to boost your YouTube views as quickly as possible? Use these proven strategies to make engaging, trend...

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 on...
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Jul 14, 2025

5 min read

Getting a Good Click-Through Rate on YouTube: 6 Proven Tips

Wondering what is a good click through rate YouTube creators should aim for? Here’s how impressions click-through rat...
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Apr 21, 2025

11 min read

18 Powerful YouTube Shorts Hooks That Go Viral [2025 Guide]

A strong intro is your secret weapon for getting more views with YouTube Shorts. Try these 18 viral video hooks for i...
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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 optimiz...
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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 tech...
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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, reache...
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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...
Close-up of video player screen showing 100,251 views and audio icon on playback bar.

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 ...
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Jul 27, 2023

5 min read

Creating Global Content: 4 Tips to Get YouTube Views Worldwide

Having a global presence on YouTube helps you get more views in less time. Here are 4 ways to build the loyal, divers...