YouTube Tips for Creators

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.

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Jun 28, 2023

6 min read

How to Use the YouTube Community Tab and Engage with Viewers

YouTube has a dedicated dashboard for managing community tab posts, and trust us — you'll want to use this feature! L...
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May 19, 2023

5 min read

From Burnout to Bliss: Prioritizing Mental Health as a YouTuber

Life as a YouTuber can become stressful and extremely demanding which creates many negative psychological effects. Bu...
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May 8, 2023

7 min read

8 Ways to Help Viewers Subscribe to Your YouTube Channel

If you want to make a living on YouTube, gaining subscribers has to be among your top priorities. Here's how to accom...
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Apr 28, 2023

5 min read

How to Film Engaging B-Roll for YouTube Videos

Are your YouTube videos looking bland and uninspiring? The solution might be using better B-roll. Learn how to shoot ...
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Apr 26, 2023

8 min read

Understanding YouTube Viewers: 6 Steps to Build an Audience Persona

Want to get more views on YouTube? Create a persona for your audience, then use it as a guide for making relevant vid...
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Apr 19, 2023

6 min read

7 Types of YouTube Video Titles That Get Massive Clicks

Want to write better YouTube titles? These 7 ideas are proven to get you more clicks, from the "stop doing this" form...
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Mar 31, 2023

4 min read

The Top 5 YouTube Collaboration Ideas to Try Right Now

Collaboration videos can be hard to pull off but are awesome for promoting your channel to different audiences. Here ...
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Mar 22, 2023

5 min read

Ask an AI Coach: 4 Ways to Spice Up Your YouTube Video Titles

What makes a good video title on YouTube? That's what hundreds of creators asked our AI Coach, and it shared some of ...
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Mar 13, 2023

7 min read

5 Tools You Need to Improve Your YouTube Livestreams Today

Certain tools can take your livestreaming content to the next level if used properly. Here are a few that we recommen...
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Feb 27, 2023

5 min read

No More Scrambling: How to Craft a Foolproof YouTube Upload Schedule

Creating an upload schedule leads to consistency, loyalty, and all-around YouTube success. Here’s how to build a cont...
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Feb 22, 2023

5 min read

4 Common YouTube Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Good)

Are you making huge mistakes on YouTube without even knowing it? Here are 4 of the most common ones to watch out for.
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Jan 23, 2023

5 min read

6 Golden Rules for Responding to YouTube Comments

Replying to comments on YouTube is the key to growing an active, engaged audience. Want to do it the right way? Here ...