In addition to being an avid movie and gaming enthusiast, Uttaran Samaddar is an experienced writer who has lent his creativity and unique perspective to various publications. He loves hearing and telling stories.

Uttaran Samaddar  

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Knowing your audience retention rate is one of the first steps to making better videos. Here are three secrets to unlock the full power of this YouTube metric.

3 Secrets to Improve YouTube Audience Retention

Ready to make vlogs on YouTube? Use this post to learn about everything you need to know for success as a vlogger!

How to Make YouTube Vlogs

8 Fatal Mistakes That Can Kill Your YouTube Dreams

Check out these deadly mistakes that can harm your channel forever, and learn how to avoid them.

Darryl covers YouTube growth and creator tools at vidIQ, helping creators understand how to grow their channels. 

When not writing, he’s tending to his farm surrounded by horses, chickens, dogs, and somehow cramming more plants into his garden than it could ever reasonably hold.

Darryl Rentz

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Learn five actionable tips from Hank Green to craft engaging YouTube videos that hook, inspire, and keep viewers watching.

5 Essential Tips for Better YouTube Video Concepts

A copywriter with a law degree from Rutgers, David has been transforming complex ideas into compelling content since 2015. He navigates industries from biomedical to retail with ease, making technical concepts accessible whether in detailed white papers or snappy social posts. When not writing, David can be found exploring scenic routes on his bicycle.

David Feinsmith

Unboxing videos engage viewers with authentic reactions, product insights, and discovery, making them great for YouTube growth.

How to Make a YouTube Unboxing Video That Stands Out

Learn essential tips for transitioning to a full-time YouTuber, including financial planning, income diversification, and growth strategies.

Tips for Full-Time YouTubers: When to Take the Leap

Ready to start a YouTube channel but stuck in preparation mode? Learn how to overcome perfectionism, impostor syndrome, and overthinking to finally publish your video inspiration.

Break Your Upload Hesitation: Finding Video Inspiration

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Learn strategic approaches to combat the sameness produced by AI thumbnail generators and how to leverage these tools as a thumbnail maker without sacrificing your unique creative edge.

Are AI Thumbnail Makers Destroying YouTube?

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Create a vertical or square video up to 3 minutes, upload through YouTube Studio or the mobile app, add your title and details, select a thumbnail frame (from the mobile app), then publish.

How to Make a YouTube Short In 2026: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

YouTube success takes time! Learn how to improve and why persistence is key. Don’t give up!

YouTube is Tough - But Don't Give Up!

Find out how to create a YouTube timestamp link to specific video moments using share options, URL edits, and timestamps in descriptions.

How to Make a YouTube Timestamp Link (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Pause the video and use the period key (.) to step forward one frame at a time, or the comma key (,) to step back. For mobile or more advanced control, use playback speed reduction, a browser extension, or a third-party tool.

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