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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Jan 7, 2021

2 min read

5 Tips for a Winning YouTube Custom Thumbnail

On this episode of TubeTalk, we're all about what makes an outstanding YouTube custom thumbnail.
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Jan 6, 2021

6 min read

How To Win at YouTube Monetization

Not all content on YouTube will help you quickly monetize your channel, YouTube Shorts especially. To win at monetization, here's what you need to know about...
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Jan 5, 2021

4 min read

Can You Swear on YouTube and Still Make Money?

Can you swear in a YouTube video and still earn AdSense revenue? Well, that depends on which words you want to say...
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Dec 18, 2020

4 min read

YouTube in 2020: Powerful Stats You Need to Know

Did you catch YouTube's Culture & Trends Report for 2020? The global year-in-review highlights the rise of virtual events, emerging creators, and collective ...
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Dec 17, 2020

1 min read

YouTube in Review: Insights from 2020 & Strategies for 2021

Find out what worked on YouTube in 2020 and what strategies creators need to focus on in 2021.
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Dec 17, 2020

5 min read

Please Stop Using Episode Numbers on Your Gaming Content

Episode 1... episode 2... episode 3... Does this titling method help you get more views as a gaming channel? In our experience, the answer is no. Here's a be...
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Dec 17, 2020

6 min read

How to Grow Your YouTube Channel By Giving Back to Subscribers

What goes around comes around. If your YouTube subscribers have supported your content all year, here are four ways to give back and grow your influence all ...
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Dec 10, 2020

4 min read

How to Get More Views On YouTube By Playing Among Us

Are you playing Among Us like the rest of the world? While you're fixing that spaceship, use these tips to upload the footage to YouTube and get more views.
Man gestures with hands next to text about gaining 750K YouTube views in under one minute

Dec 10, 2020

5 min read

How This Creator Got 852K Views in 58 Seconds From YouTube Shorts

Since YouTube Shorts were announced, we've wondered whether creators could get nearly 1 million views from a 60-second video. Now that we've seen it happen, ...
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Dec 10, 2020

2 min read

Top 5 YouTube Metrics Every Creator Should Study

YouTube has a playground of analytics and data for creators, but which 5 metrics are the most important? Find out on this episode of TubeTalk.
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Dec 8, 2020

3 min read

Find Out Who Posts the Most Comments on Your YouTube Videos

Do you know who your most engaged viewers are? The ones who comment on most of your videos with encouragement and helpful tips? If not, here's how to find out.
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Dec 8, 2020

4 min read

How to Get More Views on YouTube Before Publishing Anything

More YouTube views? BEFORE publishing? It may sound too good to be true, but anything's possible with a video preview tool. Here's a guide to using our very ...
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Dec 8, 2020

5 min read

How to Grow on Twitch as a YouTuber

YouTube and Twitch are very different platforms, but that doesn't mean creators can't take advantage of both. To make it happen, you need to know two importa...
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Dec 5, 2020

6 min read

YouTube's Monetization Update: FAQ's for Creators

If YouTube runs ads on non-monetized channels, how will creators be affected? In this FAQ, we answer that question and share tips for diversifying your income.