Carla Marshall has 10+ years of experience in video marketing, social media management, content marketing, DRM, and SEO. She was previously Editor in Chief at ReelSEO.com, and as a journalist and video marketer, she's covered news stories, creator journeys, and digital-first publishing initiatives across all the major online video platforms. She is YouTube Certified and a judge for the Shorty Awards, as well as the UK, US, Canadian, Global, and EU Search Awards.

Carla Marshall

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Check YouTube Studio’s Feature eligibility tab to see what your channel can use. Phone verification enables intermediate tools; advanced access also needs channel history or an offered identity check. Individual tools and monetization can have additional requirements.

How to Unlock YouTube Features: Verification Guide

Lydia Sweatt is a writer who loves balancing her article/blog time indoors with a healthy dose of nature. She bikes, hikes, and identifies edible plants along the way.

Lydia Sweatt

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Recording videos with your smartphone is a cost-effective way to start a YouTube channel. Here are five undeniable reasons why.

Need a YouTube Camera? 5 Reasons to Use Your Smartphone

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Are you good at crafting ideas for YouTube videos? If your brainstorming could use some work, here are 7 tips to come up with irresistible ideas.

7 Tips to Craft Irresistible Video Ideas on YouTube

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Do you have enough video ideas to grow a YouTube channel? If not, here are four things that might be holding you back, plus tips to restore your creativity.

4 Honest Reasons Why You're Running Out of YouTube Video Ideas

Dan got his start on YouTube in August of 2011, recording gameplay videos as a fun hobby while attending school for video production. Joining the vidIQ team in 2020 allowed Dan to combine his hobby and professional talents to now help others grow their own YouTube channels.

Dan Carson

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Want to grow your YouTube channel the right way? Don’t let these common myths get you off track.

Growing a YouTube Channel: 6 Ridiculous Myths That Ruin Your Chances

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Are you about to reach 1,000 subscribers? 10,000? 100,000? If so, it's time to live stream your big moment with YouTube's new, updated subscriber page.

How to See Your Real-Time YouTube Subscriber Count

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There is no universal ideal video length. Match the runtime to the viewer’s goal, use similar videos as a starting point, and check audience retention before changing your length.

How to Find the Best YouTube Video Length

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Are you ready to give your YouTube channel a custom URL? Here are the requirements to do so, plus a quick tutorial to help you get it done.

How To Get a Custom URL For Your YouTube Channel [2021 Update]

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.

Liron Segev

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2020 has been a very challenging year, but YouTube creators can still end the year on a successful note. Find out how in this episode of TubeTalk.

What YouTube Creators Need to Focus on for the Rest of 2020

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If your YouTube channel’s URL contains random characters, it’s time to update that web address. Here’s how!

How To Get a Custom URL For Your YouTube Channel

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Have you ever wanted to permanently delete a video from your YouTube channel? This is a complete guide on how to do it.

How to Delete a YouTube Video [Complete Guide]

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Tired of Sub4Sub or other spammy comments on your YouTube videos? Find out how to block those annoying users for good.

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