Liron Segev, aka TheTechieGuy, is the Director of Customer Success at vidIQ, an internationally celebrated Digital YouTube Strategist working with some of the largest brands and YouTube influencers in the world. Over the past 20+ years, his work has taken him to South Africa, the UK, and the US where he frequently speaks at conferences and provides expert tech commentary for various print publications, radio, and TV while actively running his Tech YouTube Channel.
How to Get Your Videos to Rank on YouTube
If you want to get a significant amount of views on a video, ranking highly on YouTube is a must. But securing a place in the top spot isn't an easy task. Even when you do everything right it doesn't guarantee that you will be in the top position when someone searches for your keyword.
So what can you do? How can you get your videos to rank and how do the YouTube algorithms actually work? In this episode you will learn:
- How YouTube research plays into creating your titles
- How to leverage passive collaboration
- Are you really competing against other creators for ranking?
- Even perfect SEO doesn't guarantee a good position in the search results
- Tips for creators to change right now
Check out vidIQ's YouTube channel for more tips, tricks, and advice on being the best creator you can be.

How to Rank #1 on YouTube with Keyword Research
Everyone knows that keyword research is hard work - but it's a skill that every video creator should have in their toolbox. Here are 7 ways to rank on YouTube using the best keyword research hacks!
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