The best way to get more views on YouTube is to optimize your videos so they show up in search and recommendations
— and keep viewers engaged once they click. That means mastering clickable thumbnails, compelling titles, and content that delivers on its promise.


With 10+ billion views tracked through coaching and tools, vidIQ provides data-backed insights into what drives video discovery.


In this section, we will break down strategies, examples, and case studies so you can consistently grow your views.

More Views

How To Get More Views on YouTube

The fastest way to get more YouTube subscribers is to publish videos that keep viewers watching and make it easy for them to subscribe.
That means using strong titles and thumbnails, clear calls to action, and building content around topics people are already searching for.


At vidIQ, we analyze millions of channels to see what actually drives subscriber growth, from doubling down on high-retention videos
to packaging content in ways that hook new audiences. Explore our guides and case studies to learn proven tactics that will
help you grow your subscribers faster.

Get Subscribers

How to Get More YouTube Subscribers

To make money on YouTube, creators start by qualifying for the YouTube Partner Program and enabling ads, but that’s just the beginning. Real income comes from combining multiple streams: sponsorships, channel memberships, affiliate marketing, and selling your own products or services. 

At vidIQ, we’ve studied how creators unlock monetization
milestones and scale beyond ad revenue. Here you will learn practical strategies to diversify income and build
a sustainable business from your YouTube channel.

Make Money

How To Make Money on YouTube

The best YouTube tips save time and make your videos perform better. From thumbnail tweaks to hidden features in YouTube Studio, small changes can drive big results. 

At vidIQ, we’ve tested countless tactics across millions of videos to see what really works. Here you’ll find quick wins and practical shortcuts you can use right now to grow faster and work smarter.

Quick Tips

YouTube Tips for Creators

YouTube Shorts are one of the fastest ways to reach new viewers and grow your channel.


With millions of Shorts analyzed, vidIQ has tracked the formats and strategies that help creators break through. Here you’ll learn how to make Shorts that stand out, and how to use them to boost your long-form videos.

YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts: Tips and Strategies

YouTube Analytics reveal which videos are working and why, but not all metrics matter equally. Watch time, retention, CTR, and revenue are the numbers that drive real growth. 

At vidIQ, we break down these metrics with examples so you can spot trends, identify weak points, and make smarter decisions for your channel. Here you’ll learn how to use analytics as a growth engine, not just a dashboard.

Data Insights

YouTube Analytics Explained: Metrics That Matter

The fastest way to grow on YouTube is to create content around trending topics while viewers are searching for them. 

With vidIQ’s data, we track the keywords, niches, and formats that are taking off across millions of channels. Here you’ll find insights into what’s working now, including creator case studies and examples, so you can publish videos that ride the wave of demand and stay ahead of competitors.

Trending Now

YouTube Trends and Insights

YouTube evolves quickly — new features, algorithm updates, and policy changes can shift your strategy overnight.


Staying current is the key to keeping your content competitive. vidIQ monitors every major update and breaks down what it means for creators. Here you’ll find timely news and clear explanations so you can adapt your channel with confidence.

YouTube News

YouTube News and Updates

Lasting success on YouTube requires more than strategy, it requires balance. Creators who manage stress, protect their energy, and build healthy routines are the ones who sustain long-term growth.


At vidIQ, we believe wellness is part of the creator journey. Here you’ll find guidance on productivity, mental health, and sustainable habits to help you stay creative without burning out.

Creator Wellness

Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

Wales Screen Summit 2025 is the premier event for the film and television industry in Wales which brings together leading professionals from the UK and internationally to pitch ideas, broker co-productions, and work together on shaping the future growth and continued success of production in and from Wales.

Our own, YouTuber-In-Residence, Rob Wilson will be attending, please contact us if you'd like to connect with him at the conference. 

Wales Screen Summit

Chief Creator Coach Tim Schmoyer and our YouTube Strategist Braedon Crowder will be attending the VidSummit 2025. Please contact us if you'd like to connect with them at the conference. 

VidSummit 2025

Thumbnails can make or break your video. Join us for a special stage takeover with vidIQ’s very own thumbnail designer! We’ll pull back the curtain on how to craft scroll-stopping thumbnails that drive clicks, stand out in a crowded feed, and connect with your audience. Expect insider tips, live breakdowns, and a chance to ask your burning thumbnail questions.

Hosted on our Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/vidiq

Click Worthy Thumbnails with vidIQ’s Designer

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all members no need to book, just drop in!

Hosted on our Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/vidiq

Office Hours with Coach Tory

Tap into our live vidIQ channel breakdowns. In every stream we randomly select viewer channels, analyze what is working and what is holding them back, and deliver practical guidance on titles, thumbnails, hooks, storytelling, analytics, and audience retention. You will see real examples, real fixes, and real next steps you can apply the same day. Submit your channel during the stream for a chance to be reviewed, or watch along and borrow the playbook for your next upload.

YouTube Live Channel Audit - October 14th

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost plan subscribers, no need to book, just drop in!

Hosted on our Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/vidiq

Boost Users Only: Office Hours with Coach Tory

Join Coach Tory with a SPECIAL GUEST - Alex our vidIQ short form wizard! We are talking all things shorts strategy and how to take your short form content to the next level!  Swing by Office Hours and join the discussion. Open to all, no need to book, just drop in!

Hosted on our Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/vidiq



Let's Talk About Shorts

Tap into our live vidIQ channel breakdowns. In every stream we randomly select viewer channels, analyze what is working and what is holding them back, and deliver practical guidance on titles, thumbnails, hooks, storytelling, analytics, and audience retention. You will see real examples, real fixes, and real next steps you can apply the same day. Submit your channel during the stream for a chance to be reviewed, or watch along and borrow the playbook for your next upload.



YouTube Live Channel Audit - October 20th

Most businesses miss the majority of their target audience on YouTube. This webinar shows marketing leaders how to turn YouTube into a true growth engine by highlighting the biggest misconceptions holding brands back, focusing on what the algorithm is really optimizing for, and the simple frameworks that drive predictable growth.

YouTube Growth for Modern Brands: Unlocking the 80% of YouTube Marketing Leaders Ignore

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost plan subscribers, no need to book, just drop in!

Hosted on our Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/vidiq



Explore films, talks, special events, and interactive experiences on science, society, and today’s big questions.

Our own, YouTuber-In-Residence, Rob Wilson will be attending, please contact us if you'd like to connect with him at the conference. 

Silbersalz Science and Media Festival

The TellyCast Digital Content Forum is Europe’s leading event for the social video industry. Join creators, studios, producers, brands, media agencies, platforms, channels and the wider content industry in the must-attend industry gathering charting the next generation of entertainment.

Our own, YouTuber-In-Residence, Rob Wilson will be attending, please contact us if you'd like to connect with him at the conference. 

Digital Content Forum

Join us as Dan TAKES OVER STAGE for a deep dive into collaborations and YouTube’s brand-new Collab feature.

We’ll cover how to use it strategically, what makes a great collab, and how to find the right creators to partner with. Whether you’re looking to grow your audience or strengthen your niche, this is the perfect time to learn how to make collabs work for you.


Let’s Talk YouTube Collabs with Dan! 

Noon PST, 3 pm EST.
Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all discord members no need to book, just drop in! 


Every creator has said it: “The algorithm hates me.”
But what if that’s not true?

In this Stage, we’ll bust the biggest myths about how YouTube recommends videos today. Our goal: to help you understand what the algorithm is really doing, why it rewards certain behavior, and how small creators can use that knowledge to grow faster.


The Algorithm Isn’t the Enemy

Boost user office hours. Noon PST, 3 pm EST.

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost members no need to book, just drop in! 


Whether you’re grinding uploads or just starting your gaming journey, this Stage is for you!

Join Braedon, our gaming expert and enterprise strategist, as he breaks down how top gaming creators are growing faster than ever and the pitfalls holding others back.

We’ll talk growth strategies, what NOT to do, and how to stand out in one of YouTube’s most competitive spaces.


Game On: Growing Your Gaming Channel

Boost user office hours. Noon PST, 3 pm EST.

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost members no need to book, just drop in!


Want stronger clicks? Better packaging? More scroll-stopping thumbnails?

Join us for a live breakdown session where vidIQ’s Thumbnail Designer reviews YOUR thumbnails in real time!

Bring a thumbnail you want feedback on and get actionable fixes, quick redesign ideas, and packaging tips that actually move the needle.

Reviewing Your Thumbnails LIVE with vidIQ’s Thumbnail Designer!

Noon PST, 3 pm EST.
Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all members no need to book, just drop in!

Office Hours with Coach Tory 12-5-25

We’re closing out the year strong and getting your channel ready for a massive start to 2026. Travis and I are walking you through how to build a content plan that actually fits your niche, your goals, and your real life. We’ll talk video ideas, packaging angles, posting rhythm, and how to ride early-year traffic spikes without burning out.

Your January 2026 Content Plan with Travis!

Noon PST, 3 pm EST. Boost member only event

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost members no need to book, just drop in!

Office Hours with Coach Tory 12-12-25

Most creators only focus on their next video, but your channel layout, playlists, trailer, and viewer journey matter just as much. We’ll break down what to look for, how to spot weak points in your funnel, and how to make your channel convert new viewers into subscribers faster.

PLUS We’ll also be selecting this year’s Creator of the Year category winners during the stage, so come hang out, support each other, and get your channel ready for 2026.

CREATOR OF THE YEAR + Your 2025 End of Year Channel Audit

Noon PST, 3 pm EST. Boost member only event.

Stuck on titles, thumbnails, content strategy, or just want to bounce an idea around? Swing by Office Hours and get direct feedback or just some creative momentum. Open to all Boost members no need to book, just drop in!

Office Hours with Coach Tory 12-19-25

Join Tory and special guest Rhodes, from our 1:1 coaching team, to turn viewers into subscribers! In this stage, we will break down the 7 elements of Primal Branding and show you how creators use them to build trust, identity, and connection on YouTube. Learn how to turn casual viewers into a real community that actually cares about you and your content. 

If you have ever felt like viewers watch but never stick around, this is the stage you do not want to miss.


Audience Magnet: How to Make People Care About You

In this live workshop, Tory and Dan break down YOUR intros and rebuild them into stronger, sharper hooks that match the promise of the title and thumbnail and keep viewers watching.

Creators can submit their opening 30 seconds before the stage, and we will walk through what is working, what is losing viewers, and how to create a clear hook that pays off. Expect real edits, real feedback, and real improvements you can apply to your next upload!

Fix My First 30 Seconds (Live Hook Repairs)

Ya que acaba de pasar el año nuevo, es posible que te preguntes: "¿Debo comenzar mi tiempo de visualización desde cero hasta alcanzar las 4,000 horas en 2019?"

La respuesta corta es no... pero está llena de matices.

4,000 horas de visualización de YouTube: un desglose

De acuerdo con YouTube, para ser elegible para aplicar para el Programa de socios (YPP), debes cumplir los siguientes requisitos:

Tener más de 4,000 horas de visualización en los últimos 12 meses

Crear contenido que cumpla con las políticas del Programa de socios de YouTube

Haber vinculado una cuenta de AdSense aprobada

En esta publicación, nos centraremos principalmente en el requisito número dos: tener más de 4,000 horas de visualización en los últimos 12 meses.

Tal vez estés pensando que 12 meses es un año calendario, pero YouTube no mide el tiempo de visualización por años calendario. En su lugar, YouTube mide los últimos 365 días de tiempo de visualización de tu canal. En pocas palabras, necesitas 4,000 horas de tiempo de visualización en los últimos 12 meses, hasta la fecha de hoy.

Por ejemplo, digamos que hoy es 2 de enero de 2019. YouTube hará un seguimiento del tiempo de visualización hasta el 3 de enero de 2018. Al día siguiente (3 de enero de 2019), YouTube hará un seguimiento hasta el 4 de enero de 2018, y así sucesivamente. Esta es la razón por la que tu tiempo de visualización total puede subir y bajar a medida que intentas alcanzar las 4,000 horas. Los grandes aumentos en el tiempo de visualización se anularán cuando alcancen ese límite de 12 meses, al igual que los grandes descensos, por lo que es inteligente vigilar esta métrica.

Cómo hacer un seguimiento del tiempo de visualización de mi canal de YouTube

Si tienes la extensión totalmente gratuita vidIQ Chrome instalada, puedes hacer un seguimiento de tu tiempo de visualización en tiempo real en la parte superior derecha de cada página de YouTube en la versión de escritorio.

En el siguiente ejemplo, vidIQ muestra un tiempo de visualización total del canal de 3,100 horas durante los últimos 12 meses. Notarás que la métrica está en color ámbar, lo que significa que el canal aún no ha alcanzado las 4,000 horas. Sin embargo, una vez que haya superado las 4,000 horas, la métrica se volverá verde; (¡habrás llegado al objetivo, amigo!). Y una vez que supere las 5,000 horas, desaparecerá.

Además de las horas de visualización, vidIQ también hace un seguimiento de la cantidad de suscriptores, para que también puedas tener en cuenta estos números. Pasa el mouse sobre el ícono del gráfico pequeño para revelar un desglose completo de las estadísticas del canal, incluido el tiempo de visualización de los últimos 12 meses y... (redobles, por favor), una barra de progreso que muestra exactamente qué tan cerca estás de alcanzar las 4,000 horas.

¿No ves la métrica del tiempo de visualización con la extensión vidIQ? Lo más probable es que ya hayas superado las 5,000 horas, ¡así que lo habrás hecho muy bien!

¿Qué pasa cuando llego a las 4,000 horas de visualización?

Tenemos una buena noticia para ti: no tienes que esperar 12 meses para alcanzar ese límite de monetización.

Si consigues las 4,000 horas de visualización en tres meses (oh, vaya), siempre y cuando tengas 1,000 suscriptores, ya eres elegible para aplicar para el YPP. Ten en cuenta que la palabra clave es elegible: aún tienes que aplicar y después ser aprobado antes de poder comenzar a monetizar tu contenido.

Después de ser aceptado, es posible que te estreses por mantener esas horas de visualización, pero no te asustes, YouTube no te echará si pierdes las 4,000 horas siempre y cuando esté claro que aún sigues activo. Sigue trabajando duro, publicando contenido y todo estará bien.

Respuesta directa de la sección Ayuda de YouTube. Gran suspiro de alivio. ¿Aún tienes preguntas sobre las 4,000 horas de visualización, monetización e incluso desmonetización? Ve nuestro vídeo de información detallada aquí y nuestra lista de reproducción sobre desmonetización aquí.

¿Quieres conseguir más reproducciones en YouTube?

Si quieres llevar tu canal de YouTube al siguiente nivel, asegúrate de descargar vidIQ. Te ayudará a estudiar YouTube, analizar vídeos, auditar tu propio canal y seguir un plan de acción 

Graphic showing YouTube channel watchtime over the last 12 months from Jan 2018 to Jan 2019

Si eres un creador de vídeos trabajando para monetizar tu canal de YouTube, es probable que ya sepas que para eso necesitas 1,000 suscriptores y 4,000 horas de tiempo de visualización en un período de 12 meses.

Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

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