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 30, 2026

What SEO ACTUALLY Means for Brands on YouTube in 2026

YouTube SEO is more than metadata. Learn the four-layer discoverability framework - from keywords to AI citations - that drives real brand growth in 2026.
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Mar 10, 2020

24 min read

How We Grew the vidIQ YouTube Channel to 450K Subscribers: TubeTalk 194: Rob ...

Ever wanted to know the winning strategies behind vidIQ's YouTube channel? In this week's episode of TubeTalk we talk to Rob Wilson, star of all your favorit...
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Mar 10, 2020

14 min read

4 Common Mistakes YouTubers Make (And How to Correct Them FAST!)

Are you struggling to grow your YouTube channel but not getting anywhere? Check that you're not making these 4 very common mistakes!
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Mar 10, 2020

25 min read

Advanced Video Strategies for Building an Authentic Personal Brand: TubeTalk ...

Are you active on YouTube or LinkedIn but want to know more about growing your personal brand via video? On this week's episode of TubeTalk, we talk to Renee...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

Online Video 2020: Tips and Predictions from vidIQ

2020 is going to be a huge year for online video, but what changes can we expect and what do YouTubers need to get right?
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

Top 15 Valentine's Day Keywords on YouTube

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us ❤️ Here are the most searched for keywords on YouTube around this romantic tentpole event.
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Mar 10, 2020

12 min read

How to Get Your First 100 Subscribers on YouTube

Let’s take a look at some of the best strategies for reaching that first big YouTube milestone - 100 subscribers.
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

The 7 Types of 'Made for Kids' Content on YouTube Under #COPPA

Do you know the 7 very specific types of content that YouTube now considers 'Made for Kids' under the new COPPA rules? We break them down.
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Mar 10, 2020

12 min read

Did We Clickbait YouTube? [An Unintentional Case Study]

One of our beginner guide videos on the vidIQ YouTube channel just hit over 2.5M views. But did we unintentionally clickbait YouTube by making it? Read on fo...
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

Don't Fall For This YouTube, COPPA, FTC Phishing Scam!

Creators beware! There's a phishing email scam about YouTube and COPPA doing the rounds right now so please don't fall for it.
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Mar 10, 2020

25 min read

6 Killer Productivity Tips for YouTube Success in 2020: TubeTalk 197 with Rac...

Do you want to be more productive on YouTube whilst maintaining a great work/life balance? On this week's episode of TubeTalk we talk to Rachel Bennett of Th...
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Mar 10, 2020

11 min read

How Much YouTube Paid Me for Doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

Still unsure whether evergreen content is the key to real success on YouTube? Read how a dormant channel is still generating passive income without any new c...
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

YouTube Viewer Applause: Could THIS Make you MORE MONEY FASTER?

YouTube is rolling out a new way for creators to make revenue on the platform. It's in beta right now but we bring you a sneak preview.
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

How to Trim Videos with YouTube's Video Editor [2020 Method]

Learn how to trim any video you've already uploaded to YouTube with the platform's built-in video editor.
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Mar 10, 2020

29 min read

Everything You Wanted to Know About Working with an MCN: TubeTalk 198 with Sh...

Are you a YouTuber thinking about signing up with an MCN? We discuss the pros and cons of this strategy on this week's episode of TubeTalk!