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.

Aug 26, 2025

6 min read

How to Create a YouTube Video Essay: Full Guide

What makes a good YouTube video essay? Here's everything you need to know about voice, research, scripting, editing, ...
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Mar 26, 2021

3 min read

Should You Live Stream on YouTube or Twitch to Make More Money?

Can you make a living as a YouTube streamer? In this episode of TubeTalk, our guest proves that Twitch isn’t the only...
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Mar 25, 2021

2 min read

How to See Your Real-Time YouTube Subscriber Count

Are you about to reach 1,000 subscribers? 10,000? 100,000? If so, it's time to live stream your big moment with YouTu...
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Mar 23, 2021

8 min read

‘Women of YouTube’ Q&A: Building Careers, Passive Income, and More

Are you a woman looking to start a YouTube channel? In this Q&A, Desiree Martinez of the Women of YouTube podcast off...
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Mar 19, 2021

3 min read

How to Get 875K YouTube Subscribers Like Sopo Squad Gaming

Gaming is a tough YouTube niche to be in. In this episode of TubeTalk, we discuss how Sopo Squad Gaming did the unthi...
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Mar 18, 2021

5 min read

These 5 YouTube Shorts Upgrades Will Help You Make Better Content

You can expect a seamless viewing experience, music from major labels, and in the distant future, perhaps Shorts mone...
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Mar 15, 2021

4 min read

Non-U.S. Creators: Do This to Avoid a 24% Tax on YouTube Revenue

Google will soon withhold taxes from your YouTube revenue. This only applies to non-U.S. creators, and there's a pena...
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Mar 11, 2021

3 min read

8 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as a YouTube Creator

Keeping your YouTube channel in good standing takes careful consideration. In this episode of TubeTalk, we discuss co...
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Mar 9, 2021

6 min read

YouTube Cheat Code Unlocked: How to Track Returning Viewers on Your Channel

Are viewers returning to your YouTube channel to watch more content? Here's how to find out.
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Mar 5, 2021

3 min read

7 Tips to Create YouTube Videos That Look and Sound Good

Building a film studio at home is tricky. Presenting on camera is even harder. In this episode of TubeTalk, an expert...
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Mar 4, 2021

5 min read

Do This One Thing to Increase YouTube Shorts Views

Did you know that YouTube Shorts get 3.5 billion views each day? Here’s how to snag some of those views as a small cr...
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Mar 2, 2021

8 min read

7 Beliefs You Need to Have to Grow a YouTube Channel

Growing a YouTube channel requires lots of dedication. Before you start filming, adopt these seven powerful beliefs t...
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Feb 26, 2021

2 min read

Will YouTube Shorts Benefit Your Channel? Ask Yourself One Question to Find Out

We've seen creators grow their channels with short, vertical videos. It worked for them, but will it work for you?