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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Mar 10, 2020

2 min read

3 Insane Lessons We've Learned from 7 Years of VidCon

VidCon 2019 is the biggest online video event to celebrate YouTube, and we've learned 3 invaluable lessons from audit...
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

How to Control YouTube Recommendations - Complete Guide!

Want to know how to control the content YouTube recommends to you? We have the complete guide for 2020!
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Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

The 6 Secrets of Highly Effective Video Creators - Ultimate YouTuber Hack

If you're not yet the YouTuber you were born to be, it might have more to do with your daily habits and mindset, not ...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Control YouTube Notifications YOU Send to Subscribers

Did you know there is a limit to the number of video uploads and livestream notifications a viewer can receive from a...
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Mar 10, 2020

10 min read

Why Evergreen Content is the Key to More Views on YouTube

The right evergreen video content can earn your YouTube channel an incredible amount of views per month. Find out how.
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Change Your YouTube Channel Name on a Phone (Android and iOS)

Want to change your YouTube channel name directly from your phone? We show you how to do it whether you use Android o...
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

What Topic Does YouTube Think Your Video is About? (And Why That Matters)

So you've crafted the perfect title, description, and tags, and metadata is on point. But what does YouTube really th...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

YouTube Settings You NEED to Know

When you upload your videos to YouTube, there may be a few settings that you're taking for granted that could have a ...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Block & Remove Sub4Sub Comments on YouTube [Block List Included!]

Sub4Sub comments on YouTube are beyond annoying so here's a way to block them completely - for good!
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Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

Why You Shouldn't Buy YouTube Subscribers - EVER!

So, you want to know how to buy subscribers to help grow your YouTube channel? Well, it's pretty simple. You don't!!!
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

New! Key Moments in Google Search: Visible Timestamps for YouTube Videos

There is a new feature rolling out on Google Search that could help you get more views on YouTube and it's all to do ...
YouTube Studio beta walkthrough tutorial with analytics and video management features

Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

Exclusive! An Official Tour of the YouTube Studio Beta WITH YOUTUBE

By now, all creators should have seen the New YouTube Studio (AKA Creator Beta Studio). But how can you get even more...