Ask any YouTuber and they will tell you that generating significant views and subscribers isn't easy. But with the right strategy and tools, any video creator can build an engaged subscriber base when they understand what those subscribers want to watch.

Appealing to an audience to watch content you are passionate about making is just the first step, you need to know how to reach them and get your videos discovered. Our guides to how to guide more views on YouTube will give you the best tips to succeed on the platform.

Getting Views

How To Get More Views on YouTube

Getting thousands or even millions of YouTube subscribers is a dream for most creators. In the articles below, we'll show you how to turn casual viewers into long-term fans. 

Subscribers

YouTube Subscribers

Do you want to make money on YouTube? Millions of creators are earning a very good living from monetizing the platform and uploading content that drives huge views and engagements. Whether that YouTube income is from advertising revenue, merchandise sales, or brand deals, or subscriptions, we keep you updated with best practices and ideas.

Monetization

How To Make Money on YouTube

Want to see how your channel is performing? Read these YouTube analytics articles to discover what's working and what isn't. You'll learn how to identify which videos have the most Watch Time, clicks, audience retention, revenue, and more.

Analytics

YouTube Analytics

Watch Time is arguably THE most important metric on YouTube right now, and creators won’t be able to monetize their content without 4000 hours of it. But what is it and how can creators increase the amount of Watch Time their videos attract? We keep you updated on the best practices around Watch Time, and how you can increase how much your video content generates.

Watch Time

YouTube Watch Time

YouTube Shorts content is set to explode! 

All the latest tips, tricks, and rock-solid advice you need for this new feature.

YouTube Shorts

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.

Tips & Tricks

YouTube Tips & Tricks

At vidIQ we have incredible insights into what viewers are searching for on YouTube. Not only can we confirm the top keywords being searched for, we can also show you how you can leverage that interest to create content around trending topics and tentpole events. That's going to give you a clear edge over other creators!

Insights

YouTube Insights

Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

We analyzed data from 5.08 million YouTube channels and found a clear trend: 

The more content you post, the faster you grow. 

No matter your size, niche, or starting point.

If you are prioritizing growth, aim to post 

When it comes to YouTube growth, the advice is everywhere: 

Post once a week. Be consistent. Prioritize quality. Don’t burn out.

 But what does the data say about how often you should upload if you actually want to grow?

We studied 5.08 million YouTube channels using vidIQ data from June 2024 to June 2025 and looked at two metrics: 

, grouped by how many videos each channel uploaded per month.

Posting 12+ videos to YouTube per month gets 53% more views than uploading 1-3 times monthly.

YouTube channels posting 12+ videos monthly gain 66% more subscribers than those posting just 1-3 times.

each step up in posting frequency leads to faster view and subscriber growth.

How Often Should You Post on YouTube to Grow?

Based on this data, here’s the short answer:

To grow faster, aim to post more than once a week.

 (around 12+ times per month), even better.

 than those posting less than once a month.

This aligns with a key question we hear from creators all the time: 

If you can build a system that supports 3 or more videos per week, you’re setting your channel up for much stronger, sustained growth.

More frequent uploads don’t just accelerate momentum, they also create faster feedback loops. You’ll quickly spot what’s working (and what’s not), helping you improve the quality of your content with every post.

The Importance of Posting At Least Once a Week

Not ready to post three times a week? There’s still a key threshold that makes a huge difference:

 than those who post less than once a month.

active in YouTube’s recommendation system

trust, consistency, and a repeatable workflow,

Even one video a week is often enough to see steady gains in views, subscribers, and click-through rates.

And once that weekly cadence feels natural? That’s your signal to scale up and accelerate growth.

The Real Challenges of Posting Frequently

Posting 3x a week isn’t always easy, even when you 

 to grow faster. Most creators run into common roadblocks, like:

Juggling a full-time job, school, or family can leave little time to film, edit, and publish regularly.

Coming up with fresh ideas every week (or every day) can feel exhausting, especially without a system.

The constant pressure to perform, edit, upload, and repeat takes a toll mentally and creatively.

Scripting, filming, editing, designing thumbnails… it all adds up, especially if you’re a solo creator.

Not knowing which ideas will actually perform can lead to overthinking and under-posting.

Even the most motivated creators can struggle to keep up. But with the right tools and smarter support, you can post more without working harder.

Here’s how vidIQ can help you get more done and grow faster:

 to break creative blocks and outline videos faster.

 help you design scroll-stopping visuals. No Photoshop needed.

 to see what’s working on other successful videos

. Whether it's a busy season at work, family obligations, travel, or unexpected curveballs, it's not always possible to stick to your ideal upload schedule.

When that happens, it’s okay to take a break, but it helps to have a plan.

Here’s how to pause without losing momentum:

Channels that go completely inactive (less than 1 video per month) see a steep drop in view growth from 9.9%+ down to just 1.9%. Staying minimally active keeps you in the algorithm’s good graces.

If you know a busy period is coming, create a few extra videos and queue them up. Even one scheduled video can help you maintain momentum.

Turn one long video into multiple Shorts.

Break your long-form content into bite-sized moments to create a steady stream of YouTube Shorts. Repurposing your best clips not only saves time, it keeps your channel active.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to stay present.

”. When life gets unpredictable, you can still step back while still moving forward.

We’re seeing similar trends when it comes to YouTube Shorts. While Shorts are typically easier to produce, the upload frequency still follows the same pattern of “

If you’re wondering how often to post on YouTube Shorts, the answer depends on your goals, but from our coaching experience, channels that post Shorts 

 And that’s true, but our data shows that 

That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice quality or burn yourself out. It means building smart systems that help you scale.

Use AI tools to speed up scripting, titles, thumbnails

Keep posting. Keep growing. We’ll be right here with you.

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We analyzed over 5M channels and the answer is clear that consistent posting is key to YouTube growth

How Often to Post on YouTube? We Analyzed 5 Million Channels to Find Out

Woohoo! 🎉 Let's give a high-five to 10 creators who skyrocketed to 

 in just a month! From gaming to movies to random street interviews, these channels are crushing it and racking up subscribers like nobody's business.

 to level up your YouTube game — this celebration is all about you. Ready to see who's leading the pack? Here are last month's YouTube all-stars! 🌟

Top Channels Passing 1,000 Subscribers in the Last 30 Days

 creates entertaining videos based on Minecraft.

3. Вселенское пробуждение (Universal Awakening)

Вселенское пробуждение

 explores the world through spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

 uploads popular clips from different events in Cricket. 

 creates memes and commentary based on the game Countryballs.

 talks about ancient wisdom and spiritual learnings.

 simplifies the science and art behind astrology and numerology.

 shares information and in-depth knowledge on the use of cannabis and related products.

9. Top Saúde e Fitness (Top Health and Fitness)

 makes videos about healthy living, from disease prevention to exercise to proper nutrition.

10. Histórias para el Alma (Stories for the Soul)

 tells fascinating stories that reflect life through tales of animals.

Congrats to everyone who had amazing subscriber growth last month! 🥳 If you want to see your channel grow, don't forget to 

 and get robust tools, data, and video ideas.

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Which small YouTube channels grew the fastest in August? Get to know 10 rising creators who make videos about movies, gaming, fitness, and more.

10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 1,000 Subs FAST [August]

, but their channels don't always pass the "content test." This is where YouTube looks at everything on a channel — the titles, the thumbnails, the popular videos, and more — to decide if it's a fit for the YouTube Partner Program. If it is, the creator can monetize videos with advertisements 

So, what stops creators from doing this? Most of the time, it happens when they violate a serious rule on YouTube that can't be ignored. So, here are three channels that never make it past YouTube security!

One of the quickest ways to get demonetized (or not monetized at all) is by reusing other people's content on YouTube. Today, many creators repost viral clips without transforming them at all, such as adding original commentary, new visuals, or compelling edits. And that's what YouTube doesn't want to monetize — videos that are carbon copies of something else.

: "The spirit of this policy is to make sure we’re rewarding creators for original and authentic content that adds value to viewers.... We allow reused content if viewers can tell that there’s a meaningful difference between the original video and your video." — 

YouTube values original content. If someone takes a video and reposts it with no value added, it doesn't make sense to pay them for it. It's unfair to the originator, and stealing content leads to a flurry of 

Taking popular clips from various sources and compiling them into one video.

Reposting memes without original commentary or value

Posting clips from popular TV shows or movies

Uploading music from various artists without their permission

Repetitive content has the potential to be boring, and YouTube knows this. So, it's a good idea to avoid using the same thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and video content over and over again. It's safe to use the same intros and outros or reference clips from older videos, but keep the bulk of your content original. 

Also, try not to mass-generate your videos using only AI (artificial intelligence). Give your content a human touch and let AI assist or enhance the process.

The Truth About AI: Can YouTube Automation Ruin Your Channel?

 "Repetitious content refers to channels where the content is so similar, viewers may have trouble spotting the difference between videos on the same channel.... If you have many videos that violate our guidelines, monetization may be removed from your entire channel." — 

Advertisers are looking for engaging, original content where their ads can be placed. If a channel is just churning out the same stuff repeatedly, it won't attract advertisers or be approved for monetization.

Looping short clips for an extended period, such as rain or wind sounds

Uploading the same video multiple times, but with different titles and thumbnails

Creating automated slideshow videos using the same template, text, and images

Using text-to-speech software to read out articles, lists, or other content that belongs to someone else

3. Channels that Violate YouTube's Community Guidelines

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YouTube has a long list of guidelines that aim to keep everyone on the platform safe. Channels that engage in dangerous acts are in direct violation of those rules, which means they can't make money. YouTube has the power to 

spam, deception, disturbing or sensitive content, violent or dangerous content, misinformation, and the glorification of regulated goods.

: "If a YouTube creator’s on- and/or off-platform behavior harms our users, community, employees, or ecosystem, we may respond based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the egregiousness of their actions and whether a pattern of harmful behavior exists. Our response will range from suspending a creator’s privileges to account termination." — 

When a channel engages in activities like hate speech, harassment, or spreading misinformation, it becomes a high-risk platform for advertisers. Brands don't want their reputation tarnished.

Examples of Community Guidelines Violations

Spreading false information or conspiracy theories, especially concerning public health, elections, or other significant events

Making videos to harass, intimidate, or bully specific individuals or groups

Promoting or glorifying the use of illegal drugs or substances

Posting content that exposes minors to dangerous activities

YouTube's New Update on Demonetized Channels

Previously, channels could be instantly demonetized

 without warning, leaving creators shocked and financially impacted. If demonetized, creators had 21 days to appeal, but YouTube could take up to 14 days to respond, leading to a potential 6-week period without revenue even if the appeal is successful. With a new policy update, YouTube has addressed the unfairness of this system and introduced new, more lenient rules. Watch Rob cover all about the update below:

Here's what the new policy update entails:

 YouTube has introduced a 7-day window for creators to appeal before losing monetization. 

 Creators must provide more information to YouTube, typically by recording a video demonstrating how they create content. 

 This pre-appeal opportunity is available only for certain types of suspensions, likely those involving issues like reused or repetitious content. More serious offenses may not be considered.

If the appeal is successful within the 7-day window, the channel remains monetized, avoiding any loss of revenue. Even after the 7-day window, 

, though demonetization will occur after the initial 7 days.

YouTube has been criticized for making quick, damaging decisions regarding channel suspensions in the past. However, this update is seen as a positive step toward giving creators more time to address issues before suffering financial loss. It represents a shift in YouTube’s approach, aiming to reduce the stress and financial impact on creators by allowing a fair chance to appeal before demonetization takes effect.

Are you ready to turn your channel into a money-making machine? The good news is that it's 

. You just need three qualities to pull it off:

Authenticity (the freedom to be yourself)

Other than that, YouTube monetizes channels that offer original, engaging, and advertiser-friendly content. Think 

educational tutorials, entertaining vlogs, insightful reviews, or even captivating storytelling

. It all works on YouTube and paves the road to monetization.

Speaking of cash, here's how to boost your advertising revenue when you do get monetized.

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Calling all creators: Avoid these 3 types of YouTube channels if you want to get monetized quickly!

3 Types of YouTube Channels that Never Get Monetized

Of all the milestones you can achieve as a YouTube creator, reaching 100k is among the most significant, second only to meeting YPP requirements. On reaching 100k subs, the dream of being a full-time creator over the long run feels more like a reality.

Although it’s not imperative to reach this milestone within some time frame, a few creators from our community have achieved this incredible feat over just the last 30 days. So, let's take a look at who they are and join in celebrating their achievement!

As always, we define the vidIQ community as anyone using our growth tools to reach YouTube success. So, if you've 

 to optimize your videos, find keywords, or even get video ideas, this roundup is for you. We're celebrating your wins.


Top Channels Passing 100,000 Subscribers in July

 creates content and vlogs around motorcycles.

uploads entertaining and creative Shorts based on the racing game BeamNG.

 provides tips and insights on laws that are useful in everyday life.

 are a Swiss couple who document their travels across the world

is a food reviewer and critic from Indonesia.

 makes entertaining content based on Roblox games and characters.

 does interview-style videos about strange and funny events from America’s history.

 showcases the most incredible sights from around the world through “best of” style Shorts

 covers paranormal activities and eerie encounters caught on camera.

Plus, check out these top YouTube channels to discover even more creators:

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Reaching 100,000 subscribers is no cakewalk, but these 10 creators did it in a flash! Discover who they are and how quickly they grew!

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YouTube copyright claims are discouraging but necessary. These alerts, which are extremely common, let you know when you’ve used someone else's content in your video. Before the consequences get serious, it’s good to know when you’ve overstepped your bounds as a creator.

The violations that trip up some creators are quite common. Content that includes video clips, images, or audio you haven’t produced yourself will likely spark a copyright claim. Fortunately, you can remove these alerts. All you have to do is substitute copyrighted content for original content you own.

Want to reduce the number of copyright claims on your channel? YouTube just gave creators the best gift ever. In the video above, our YouTube expert Rob covers recent YouTube updates that will change the game!

What's the Difference Between a Copyright Claim and a Copyright Strike?

Copyright claims aren’t as devastating as strikes, but they do feel like a speed bump in the YouTube journey. That’s because...

You can lose monetization for your video.

YouTube may restrict viewing to certain countries. 

How to Check a YouTube Video for Copyright Claims

Uploading a YouTube video requires several steps. Before your content goes live, you'll give it a title, thumbnail, description, keywords, and other elements to help people find and watch the video.

an extra step that happens automatically.

 YouTube will inspect your content to see if it contains copyrighted material. This happens when you reach the 

YouTube’s copyright checker tells you how long the process will take, and it reports copyright matches before you hit publish. At that point, you can choose the best course of action. That may be disputing the claim or taking steps to remove it.

On the same upload page, you can view the impact a copyright claim has on your channel. Click 

Here's what you may see after expanding the details

Restrict people from viewing the video in certain countries

Make the video ineligible for monetization

the copyright holder can monetize the video

 for their financial gain. Ads may appear on the video, but the revenue goes to the copyright holder – not us. That's the price of using someone else's content. Still, it’s better than receiving copyright strikes and nearly losing a channel that took years to grow.

Let's be real, adding a section in your video's description stating laws around copyright or banking on fair use laws around copyright are not good strategies to protect your content from copyright claims. If you decide to move forward and upload the video, you can remove or dispute its copyright claim.

To remove your claim, you can choose from the given options:

 This option allows you to brute force your way out of the situation by removing the affected portion entirely from your video.

 If popular audio is the cause of your troubles, this option will help you replace it with copyright-free music from YouTube's audio library. But using this option would remove other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects from the portion too.

 To combat the issue above, YouTube has introduced the option of simply muting the audio while keeping your speech intact. While YouTube's AI may not be producing top-notch output yet, we can only expect it to improve. Watch the video below to learn more!

You can also dispute the claim if you think you have the necessary grounds to do so. This can be a tedious process with a lot of back and forth, stretching up to 30 days. Here you have 4 options again:

You can claim that the piece of content in question is fully original and provide the necessary evidence to prove so.

 If you have a license of some kind that enables you to use the copyrighted material, you can use this option. Simply make sure you can produce the necessary proof.

 If you believe that your copyright infringement falls under fair use, i.e. you have significantly transformed the content used, then this option is for you. Remember, laws around fair use are extremely complicated. So, make sure you're thorough.

Are you tired of getting YouTube copyright claims? With this simple guide, you can remove or even prevent them from appearing on your channel.

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