YouTube Tips for Creators
The best YouTube tips save time and make your videos perform better. From thumbnail tweaks to hidden features in YouTube Studio, small changes can drive big results.
At vidIQ, we’ve tested countless tactics across millions of videos to see what really works. Here you’ll find quick wins and practical shortcuts you can use right now to grow faster and work smarter.
Jul 12, 2022
4 min read
4 Tips to Promote Your Channel on the YouTube Community Tab
Want to promote your channel without ever leaving YouTube? Here are four tips for building a community and increasing...
Jul 5, 2022
3 min read
How to See and Edit Your YouTube Comment History
If you post lots of YouTube comments, you might want to review or delete them now and then. Here’s how to search your...
Jun 27, 2022
4 min read
How to Test a YouTube Video Idea Before You Start Filming
Some video ideas will bring you views, and others will hardly scratch the surface. Here are 4 ways to test your YouTu...
Jun 21, 2022
4 min read
How to See the Most Replayed Scenes from Your YouTube Video
Which part of your video do viewers love the most? A new YouTube tool shows that exact moment, but there’s just one c...
Jun 9, 2022
5 min read
Why Clickbait Is Actually Good for Your YouTube Channel
Not all clickbait is terrible on YouTube. If you're meeting viewers' expectations and satisfying their needs, what so...
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? Here’s how to use the feature, plus an ...
Mar 28, 2022
5 min read
How to Collab with Big Creators as a Small YouTube Channel
Despite what most people think, small YouTube channels can collaborate with big ones. Here’s how to approach someone ...
Mar 21, 2022
5 min read
8 YouTube Podcasts to Help Grow Your Channel
Podcasts are an excellent resource for learning how YouTube works. Soak up advice from other creators and grow your c...
Mar 14, 2022
5 min read
Matt Koval Shares More Creator Advice After Nearly a Decade at YouTube
Former YouTube liaison Matt Koval helped creators succeed for almost a decade. Now he’s sharing years of advice for b...
Mar 4, 2022
3 min read
How to Report a YouTube Channel In 5 Easy Steps
Not every creator has your best interests at heart. When it comes to bullying, harassment, and other harmful acts, he...
Feb 8, 2022
5 min read
Create More YouTube Videos in Less Time With These 4 Productivity Tips
If you aren’t as productive as you want to be on YouTube, it’s time to improve your content workflow. These four tips...
Dec 16, 2021
7 min read
How to Choose the Best Niche for Your YouTube Channel
The best niche for you is one you’re passionate about and builds a following on YouTube. Here are some tips to find y...
Dec 7, 2021
7 min read
5 Things to Remember When Your YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing
When your YouTube channel stops growing – or never even started – it’s time to identify your problem areas. Here are ...