Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

Your journey to becoming a YouTube success starts here. Discover the best tips and tricks to grow your channel the right way, from increasing YouTube subscribers to attracting more video views. Get started below to boost your skills as a creator.

Apr 8, 2026

3 min read

Claude Doesn't Know YouTube. Here's How to Fix That.

Connect vidIQ’s MCP to Claude and get real YouTube data in every conversation. Research keywords, trends, competitors, and video ideas faster.
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Aug 22, 2022

3 min read

YouTube Will Recommend Long-Form Videos to Shorts Viewers [Algorithm Update]

Thanks to an algorithm update, YouTube Shorts can help you get views on long-form videos.
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Aug 16, 2022

6 min read

How to Use TikTok Hashtags in 5 Easy Steps

Whether you're an influencer or a marketer looking to build brand awareness on TikTok, hashtags are powerful for reaching your target audience.
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Aug 15, 2022

4 min read

Brooklyn and Bailey Get 11M Views During Challenge to End Period Poverty

Join two women on a mission to visit all 50 states, end period poverty, and take their YouTube channel to the next level.
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Aug 3, 2022

6 min read

How to Find Your Biggest Competitors on YouTube

Every creator has competition on YouTube. But who are they? Here's how to find similar channels to watch, analyze, and beat.
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Jul 28, 2022

4 min read

So Far, These Are MrBeast's Most Impressive YouTube Stats

Are you curious about MrBeast's YouTube stats? Here’s how many views, subscribers, and wins he's collected as a YouTube creator.
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Jul 27, 2022

3 min read

Why Some YouTube Shorts Don't Attract Long-Form Viewers [Algorithm Update]

A recent update to the YouTube algorithm makes it harder to use YouTube Shorts to gain long-form viewers. Here's why the change was necessary.
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Jul 25, 2022

3 min read

YouTube Partners with Shopify to Help Creators Sell Merch

Want to sell your merchandise on YouTube? A new partnership with Shopify is letting creators feature products in their videos and make more money.
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Jul 22, 2022

9 min read

How to Do a YouTube Channel Audit: A 10-Step Checklist

No matter how well you're doing on YouTube, you could always benefit from a channel audit. Here's a 10-step guide to quickly review your content.
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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? Engage with viewers and increase your channel's visibility on the YouTube Community tab.
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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.
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Jul 5, 2022

3 min read

How to See and Edit Your YouTube Comment History

Are you worried about someone finding your old YouTube comments? Here’s how to edit or delete those messages.
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Jun 29, 2022

5 min read

6 Easy Ways to Find Trending TikTok Sounds

Want to find trending music on TikTok? These apps and websites will curate the best TikTok sounds for you.
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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 YouTube ideas before you film them.
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Jun 22, 2022

3 min read

vidIQ Viral: Your Guide to Trending TikTok Sounds and Music

Want to go viral on TikTok? Grow your channel with trending music and sounds curated by our new app, vidIQ for TikTok.