Rob Wilson

YouTuber-In-Residence

Rob started out on YouTube in 2012, building up a tech channel before joining the vidIQ team. He now educates over 450,000 subscribers on the vidIQ channel which has over 25,000,000 video views. Today he is hard at work sharing everything he has learned on the YouTube platform; educating video creators on how to grow their own channels and turn hobbies into careers - just like Rob did in 2017.

Posts Written By Rob Wilson

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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

How to Get More Views on YouTube From Your Subscribers

Did you know there's one very simple (and kind of obvious trick) that could get you more YouTube views from your subs...
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Mar 10, 2020

6 min read

PewDiePie's YouTube Analytics (Featuring T Series and Mr Beast)

PewDiePie thinks his YouTube channel might be dying. Let's investigate by comparing his average video view count agai...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Verify Your YouTube Channel & Unlock Basic Features

If you've just started a new YouTube channel you'll need to get it verified so you can unlock some core features. We ...
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

Will YouTube Keyword Tags Help You Rank Higher in Search? [Case Study]

YouTube keyword tags. Do they matter? Should you use them? Will they make your videos rank better in search? We take ...
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

YouTube Update - What To Expect in the New Creator Studio!

We spoke to YouTube about the new Creator Studio and other features that the platform may be rolling out over the com...
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Mar 10, 2020

4 min read

How to Control YouTube Recommendations - Complete Guide!

Want to know how to control the content YouTube recommends to you? We have the complete guide for 2020!
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Mar 10, 2020

7 min read

PewDiePie Nears 100M YouTube Subscribers with Minecraft Push

PewDiePie has returned to making Minecraft videos on YouTube, and it’s having a dramatic effect on his channel as he ...
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Control YouTube Notifications YOU Send to Subscribers

Did you know there is a limit to the number of video uploads and livestream notifications a viewer can receive from a...
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Mar 10, 2020

8 min read

How to Make Money on YouTube! [New Updates]

YouTube recently announced even more ways that creators can generate revenue from their video content. Find out if yo...
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Mar 10, 2020

10 min read

Why Evergreen Content is the Key to More Views on YouTube

The right evergreen video content can earn your YouTube channel an incredible amount of views per month. Find out how.
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Mar 10, 2020

3 min read

How to Change Your YouTube Channel Name on a Phone (Android and iOS)

Want to change your YouTube channel name directly from your phone? We show you how to do it whether you use Android o...
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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 ...