YouTube Tips & Tricks

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.

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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

What Topic Does YouTube Think Your Video is About? (And Why That Matters)

So you've crafted the perfect title, description, and tags, and metadata is on point. But what does YouTube really th...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

YouTube Settings You NEED to Know

When you upload your videos to YouTube, there may be a few settings that you're taking for granted that could have a ...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Block & Remove Sub4Sub Comments on YouTube [Block List Included!]

Sub4Sub comments on YouTube are beyond annoying so here's a way to block them completely - for good!
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Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

Why You Shouldn't Buy YouTube Subscribers - EVER!

So, you want to know how to buy subscribers to help grow your YouTube channel? Well, it's pretty simple. You don't!!!
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Mar 10, 2020

5 min read

New! Key Moments in Google Search: Visible Timestamps for YouTube Videos

There is a new feature rolling out on Google Search that could help you get more views on YouTube and it's all to do ...
YouTube Studio beta walkthrough tutorial with analytics and video management features

Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

Exclusive! An Official Tour of the YouTube Studio Beta WITH YOUTUBE

By now, all creators should have seen the New YouTube Studio (AKA Creator Beta Studio). But how can you get even more...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

How to Start an ASMR Channel on YouTube [Real Life Case Study]

Is it possible to be successful with a brand new YouTube channel that uploads content around something so popular as ...
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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

4 min read

How to Add, Edit and Remove YouTube Channel Managers & Owners

Did you know that more than one person can manage a YouTube channel, and that you can assign different permissions an...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Get More YouTube Views With Shoutouts to MrBeast, PewDiePie or vidIQ!

Have you heard of YouTube Mentions? They allow you to tag other channels on the platform and we show you how.
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Mar 10, 2020

8 min read

YouTube Descriptions: 7 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

Attention YouTubers - how much value are you getting out of your descriptions? It could be a whole lot more if you fo...
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Feb 22, 2019

1 min read

How to Start a YouTube Channel: The Ultimate Guide!

Want to start and grow a YouTube channel in 2019? This is your complete starter guide!