YouTube Tips & Tricks

Do you know how to do keyword research so you understand what videos people are actually searching for on YouTube? Do you know how to create a custom YouTube thumbnail? Do you know how to create a Playlist on YouTube?

vidIQ has a ton of tips that will help every creator maximise their video content. We publish content every week to keep you up to date with all the best practices.

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Apr 26, 2023

8 min read

Understanding YouTube Viewers: 6 Steps to Build an Audience Persona

Want to get more views on YouTube? Create a persona for your audience, then use it as a guide for making relevant vid...
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Apr 19, 2023

6 min read

7 Types of YouTube Video Titles That Get Massive Clicks

Want to write better YouTube titles? These 7 ideas are proven to get you more clicks, from the "stop doing this" form...
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Apr 13, 2023

10 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Starting a YouTube Podcast

Ready to start podcasting on YouTube? From setting up your show to growing a loyal audience, this in-depth guide will...
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Mar 31, 2023

4 min read

The Top 5 YouTube Collaboration Ideas to Try Right Now

Collaboration videos can be hard to pull off but are awesome for promoting your channel to different audiences. Here ...
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Mar 22, 2023

5 min read

Ask an AI Coach: 4 Ways to Spice Up Your YouTube Video Titles

What makes a good video title on YouTube? That's what hundreds of creators asked our AI Coach, and it shared some of ...
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Mar 13, 2023

6 min read

5 Tools You Need to Improve Your YouTube Livestreams Today

Certain tools can take your livestreaming content to the next level if used properly. Here are a few that we recommen...
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Feb 27, 2023

5 min read

No More Scrambling: How to Craft a Foolproof YouTube Upload Schedule

Creating an upload schedule leads to consistency, loyalty, and all-around YouTube success. Here’s how to build a cont...
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Feb 22, 2023

5 min read

4 Common YouTube Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Good)

Are you making huge mistakes on YouTube without even knowing it? Here are 4 of the most common ones to watch out for.
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Jan 23, 2023

5 min read

6 Golden Rules for Responding to YouTube Comments

Replying to comments on YouTube is the key to growing an active, engaged audience. Want to do it the right way? Here ...
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Jan 19, 2023

10 min read

Promote Your YouTube Channel: 17 Tips for Small Creators

Promoting your YouTube channel is the fastest way to reach more viewers and gain thousands of subscribers. Here’s a c...
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Jan 15, 2023

7 min read

How to Grow Your Channel with YouTube Playlists

Learn how to make a YouTube playlist to organize videos, boost watch time, and grow your channel. Step-by-step guide ...
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Jan 12, 2023

5 min read

5 Tips to Make a Fascinating YouTube Channel Trailer

Ready to make a YouTube trailer? Here's how to turn casual viewers into subscribers with an introductory video.