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.

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Updated Jun 11, 2026

6 min read

How to See the Most Replayed Parts of a YouTube Video

Find the most replayed parts of any YouTube video using the heatmap graph, learn why it sometimes does not show, and use the data to make better videos.
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Jun 9, 2022

5 min read

Why Clickbait Is Actually Good for Your YouTube Channel

Clickbait gets a bad rap — but on YouTube, the right kind earns clicks AND keeps viewers. Here's the line between clickbait and click-worthy.
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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.
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Mar 28, 2022

5 min read

How to Collab with Big Creators as a Small YouTube Channel

Got a tiny channel but want to collab with bigger creators? The exact pitch, outreach, and angles that get small YouTubers a 'yes' from top creators.
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Mar 21, 2022

5 min read

8 YouTube Podcasts to Help Grow Your Channel

Are you tired of reading and watching YouTube growth advice? Listen to these podcasts instead to grow your channel right now.
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Mar 14, 2022

5 min read

Matt Koval Shares More Creator Advice After Nearly a Decade at YouTube

Matt Koval worked at YouTube for nearly a decade as a creator liaison. Now he’s revealing more about how the company operates.
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Mar 4, 2022

3 min read

How to Report a YouTube Channel: 5 Steps (Anonymous)

Report a YouTube channel for spam, harassment, or hate in 5 anonymous steps. See what YouTube reviews, how long it takes, and when reporting actually works.

Feb 8, 2022

5 min read

Create More YouTube Videos in Less Time With These 4 Productivity Tips

Want to create more YouTube videos? Here are 4 productivity hacks to post more content in less time to your channel.
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Dec 7, 2021

7 min read

5 Things to Remember When Your YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing

Don’t let your YouTube channel fail. Follow these 5 tips to destroy the roadblocks in your way and get more subscribers.
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Oct 14, 2021

8 min read

How to Unlock All the Free YouTube Creator Tools on Your Channel

Are you ready to unlock all the youtube tools for creators? Click here to learn how to sell merch on YouTube, earn Super Chat revenue, and more.
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Oct 4, 2021

5 min read

Need a YouTube Camera? 5 Reasons to Use Your Smartphone

The best YouTube camera for beginners isn’t worth hundreds of dollars. Here are five reasons to use your smartphone, the most affordable camera you’ll ever own.
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Sep 20, 2021

6 min read

7 Tips to Craft Irresistible Video Ideas on YouTube

Need a fresh way to brainstorm YouTube video ideas? Here are 7 strategies to get you in the creative zone.