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.
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, diverse audience you’ve been looking for!
Jul 10, 2023
5 min read
Shorts, Longs, and Lives: How to Compare YouTube Views from All 3
Are you a multi-format creator? Now you can compare views across all content types, including YouTube Shorts, livestreams, and regular videos. Here's how!
May 17, 2023
6 min read
6 Emotional Triggers That Unlock Massive YouTube Views
Discover how to use emotional triggers like nostalgia, curiosity, and social proof to dramatically increase your YouTube views and audience engagement.
Mar 13, 2023
12 min read
Ask an AI Coach: 19 Popular Questions (and Answers) About Growing on YouTube
What does an AI Coach have to say about growing a YouTube channel? Spoiler alert: almost anything you want to know!
Updated May 27, 2026
9 min read
YouTube SEO in 2026: How to Rank Higher and Get More Views
YouTube SEO: a guide to keyword research, on-page optimization, thumbnails, hashtags, chapters, captions, and Shorts. Rank higher in search and Suggested.
Jan 31, 2023
5 min read
9 Video Ideas to Go Viral with YouTube Shorts
Need YouTube Shorts ideas with viral potential? Explore nine formats creators can adapt for quick, engaging, shareable short-form videos.
Oct 17, 2022
4 min read
A Simple Trick to Make Viewers Watch Multiple YouTube Videos
It's hard to grow a YouTube channel when viewers leave after watching one video. Use this simple trick to suggest more content and make them binge watch!
Jul 6, 2022
5 min read
How Ryan Trahan Got a Billion YouTube Views Turning Pennies into Dollars
Video creator Ryan Trahan used a single penny to cross North America in 30 days. That challenge brought millions of YouTube views — and here’s why.
May 24, 2022
6 min read
YouTube's New Keyword Research Tool: Will It Boost Your Views?
YouTube has a new keyword research tool, but will it help you get more views? Click here to find out.
Updated Jun 17, 2026
6 min read
Why Are My YouTube Videos Not Getting Views?
Not getting views on YouTube? Learn what counts as a view, how impressions turn into views, and the 4 most common culprits, with a fix for each.
Apr 6, 2022
3 min read
MrBeast’s ‘Squid Game’ Video Still Averages 74k VPH – Here’s Why
Four months later, MrBeast's “Squid Game” video is still getting massive views. Here’s how to do the same on your YouTube channel.
Jan 24, 2022
6 min read
What the YouTube Algorithm Likes to See on Creators' Videos
Want the YouTube algorithm to promote your videos? Start by learning which video metrics indicate viewer satisfaction.