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.
Jul 12, 2022
4 min read
4 Tips to Promote Your Channel on the YouTube Community Tab
Want to promote your channel without ever leaving YouTube? Engage with viewers and increase your channel's visibility on the YouTube Community tab.
Jul 5, 2022
3 min read
How to See and Edit Your YouTube Comment History
Are you worried about someone finding your old YouTube comments? Here’s how to edit or delete those messages.
Jun 27, 2022
4 min read
How to Test a YouTube Video Idea Before You Start Filming
Some video ideas will bring you views, and others will hardly scratch the surface. Here are 4 ways to test your YouTube ideas before you film them.
Jun 21, 2022
4 min read
How to See the Most Replayed Scenes from Your YouTube Video
Which part of your video do viewers love the most? A new YouTube tool shows that exact moment, but there’s one catch: Your audience can see it too.
Jun 9, 2022
5 min read
Why Clickbait Is Actually Good for Your YouTube Channel
Clickbait gets a bad rap — but on YouTube, the right kind earns clicks AND keeps viewers. Here's the line between clickbait and click-worthy.
May 24, 2022
6 min read
YouTube's New Keyword Research Tool: Will It Boost Your Views?
YouTube has a new keyword research tool, but will it help you get more views? Click here to find out.
Mar 28, 2022
5 min read
How to Collab with Big Creators as a Small YouTube Channel
Got a tiny channel but want to collab with bigger creators? The exact pitch, outreach, and angles that get small YouTubers a 'yes' from top creators.
Mar 21, 2022
5 min read
8 YouTube Podcasts to Help Grow Your Channel
Are you tired of reading and watching YouTube growth advice? Listen to these podcasts instead to grow your channel right now.
Mar 14, 2022
5 min read
Matt Koval Shares More Creator Advice After Nearly a Decade at YouTube
Matt Koval worked at YouTube for nearly a decade as a creator liaison. Now he’s revealing more about how the company operates.
Mar 4, 2022
3 min read
How to Report a YouTube Channel: 5 Steps (Anonymous)
Report a YouTube channel for spam, harassment, or hate in 5 anonymous steps. See what YouTube reviews, how long it takes, and when reporting actually works.
Feb 8, 2022
5 min read
Create More YouTube Videos in Less Time With These 4 Productivity Tips
Want to create more YouTube videos? Here are 4 productivity hacks to post more content in less time to your channel.
Dec 16, 2021
7 min read
How to Choose the Best Niche for Your YouTube Channel
Finding a niche for your YouTube channel doesn't have to be hard. Use these 5 tips to pick the right topic for you.
Dec 7, 2021
7 min read
5 Things to Remember When Your YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing
Don’t let your YouTube channel fail. Follow these 5 tips to destroy the roadblocks in your way and get more subscribers.