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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Nov 16, 2022

6 min read

Why Chasing Viral YouTube Videos Is Overrated [for Small Creators]

So you've just started a YouTube channel, and the thought crosses your mind: How do I go viral? Here's why doing that...
Smartphone showing YouTube Official Blog article about introducing handles for channels.

Nov 15, 2022

4 min read

How to Find or Change Your YouTube Handle

Now that YouTube has social handles, how do you find or change yours? Here's a quick guide, plus details on how a You...
YouTube video views spike to 184.8K, showing a 999% growth rate on chart.

Nov 11, 2022

6 min read

5 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the YouTube Algorithm

How does the YouTube algorithm work? In this post, we get helpful answers from YouTube's director of product management.
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Oct 24, 2022

10 min read

How to Write a YouTube Video Script That Keeps Viewers Watching

Learn how to write engaging YouTube video scripts that boost retention. Follow our step-by-step format.
Man with finger on lips and text "8 Second Rule" with YouTube logos in background

Oct 12, 2022

6 min read

YouTube Intros: 8 Ways to Hook Viewers In the First 8 Seconds

How do you hook viewers in the first 8 seconds of a video? If you find it hard to grab their attention, here are 8 wa...
YouTube video views increase from 917 to 2,194 showing over 117% growth](

Aug 19, 2022

5 min read

3 Secrets for Writing Click-Worthy YouTube Titles

Naming YouTube videos can be difficult, but it gets easier when you know a few title-writing tricks.
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Aug 3, 2022

6 min read

How to Find Your Biggest Competitors on YouTube

Every creator has competition on YouTube. But who are they? Which channels should you watch, analyze, and try to beat?
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Jul 22, 2022

9 min read

How to Do a YouTube Channel Audit: A 10-Step Checklist

No matter how well you're doing on YouTube, you could always benefit from a channel audit. Here's a 10-step guide to ...
Man pointing to 84,736 impressions with 29% increase on YouTube analytics screen

Jul 12, 2022

4 min read

4 Tips to Promote Your Channel on the YouTube Community Tab

Want to promote your channel without ever leaving YouTube? Here are four tips for building a community and increasing...
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Jul 5, 2022

3 min read

How to See and Edit Your YouTube Comment History

If you post lots of YouTube comments, you might want to review or delete them now and then. Here’s how to search your...
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Jun 27, 2022

4 min read

How to Test a YouTube Video Idea Before You Start Filming

Some video ideas will bring you views, and others will hardly scratch the surface. Here are 4 ways to test your YouTu...
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Jun 21, 2022

4 min read

How to See the Most Replayed Scenes from Your YouTube Video

Which part of your video do viewers love the most? A new YouTube tool shows that exact moment, but there’s just one c...