Your In-Depth Guide to Building a Successful YouTube Channel

Your journey to becoming a YouTube success starts here. Discover the best tips and tricks to grow your channel the right way, from increasing YouTube subscribers to attracting more video views. Get started below to boost your skills as a creator.

Jun 24, 2025

8 min read

☀️ Welcome to the vidIQ Summer 2025 Drop!

The Summer 2025 Drop is here: scroll-stopping science, smarter tools, and real coaching to help you grow on YouTube.
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Apr 21, 2023

8 min read

YouTube Copyright Claims vs. Copyright Strikes

Learn the critical differences between YouTube copyright claims and strikes, how they affect your channel, and what a...
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Apr 20, 2023

6 min read

Analyzing Popular YouTube Shorts: What Makes Them Go Viral?

What makes a YouTube Short go viral? We analyzed the most popular ones in 2023 to find out!
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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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Apr 13, 2023

4 min read

6 Things to Do Before Your First YouTube Live Stream

If you're ready to start live streaming on YouTube, keep these factors in mind for a better chance at success!
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Apr 13, 2023

10 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Starting a YouTube Podcast

Ready to start podcasting on YouTube? From setting up your show to growing a loyal audience, this in-depth guide will...
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Apr 6, 2023

5 min read

YouTube Monetization: Which Videos Count Toward 4,000 Hours of Watch Time?

You need 4,000 hours of watch time to monetize your YouTube channel with ads. But did you know these 5 videos will sl...
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Apr 4, 2023

5 min read

How to Choose a Winning Thumbnail Style for Your YouTube Channel

Do you have a thumbnail strategy for YouTube? If not, now’s the time to build a thumbnail style that matches your con...
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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 28, 2023

6 min read

The Secret Formula for Gaining and Retaining YouTube Subscribers

What's the secret to getting more subscribers, and how do you encourage them to stick around long-term? Keep reading ...
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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 20, 2023

3 min read

Swearing Moderately on YouTube Won't Demonetize You Anymore

If using profanity has stopped you from earning more money on YouTube, then worry no more! This YouTube update will b...
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Mar 16, 2023

7 min read

From Weird to Charming: 10 Unique YouTube Channel Ideas That Actually Worked

How unique does your YouTube channel have to be to get noticed? These 10 channels (ranging from weird to charming) wi...