Channel verification lends your channel credibility and prominence, which can boost your growth. In this guide, we break down why and how to get verified on YouTube.
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Top 5 Best Royalty-Free Music Sites for Your YouTube Videos
From setting a tone to increasing retention rates, music may be the secret sauce your videos are missing. Here are the top 5 best royalty-free music sites where you can find the perfect track.
Creator Spotlight: Adanna Madueke and Her Natural Hair Movement
Adanna Madueke is an unstoppable natural hair, beauty, and lifestyle creator based in Canada. She’s on a mission to inspire Black girl magic through her Crown Revival initiative.
Advice for Starting a YouTube Channel from the TubeBuddy Community
The best advice for starting a YouTube channel? Start! Make content you love and others will love it too, advice from the TubeBuddy Community.
Discover Six Essential YouTube Channel Growth Tools
Discover six essential YouTube channel growth tools to help with everything from scripting, to research, to ensuring your video content isn’t obscured by UI.
15 Most Profitable YouTube Niches
Whatever your goals, it’s good to be aware of what are the most profitable niches on YouTube. In other words, what type of content makes the most money?
Consistent vs. Constant: 3 Tips For a Healthy Content Calendar
Even content creators face burnout. Despite being a dream job for many, the lack of structure can be overwhelming and lead creators to overcommit—and then burn out. Instead, try these three tips to build a thoughtful and robust content calendar that prioritizes well-being without sacrificing audience engagement.
This isn’t even my final form: Meet the New Tubebuddy Beta
The new TubeBuddy beta experience can help with new, niche-tailored content ideas, channel-specific data and metrics, and audience targeting.
Get Your YouTube Year in Review 2023
YouTube doesn’t offer a year in review for creators… but TubeBuddy does! Get a free YouTube year in review for 2023 to see how you stack up. Get your free YouTube channel Year in Review 2023 A TubeBuddy year in review starts out by turning back the clock to Jan 1, 2023 and how you began the year. You’ll see a snapshot of subscribers, views, and uploads. This is how you started the year. Next, your YouTube channel year in review pulls up your top three uploads of 2023 along with total view count. Then, you’ll see a snapshot of your last year’s performance compared with this year’s along with a percentage change. Finally, you’ll see a snapshot of how you ended 2023 in terms of subscribers, views, and uploads relative to the year before. Here’s hoping 2023 was your channel’s best year yet. Learn how TubeBuddy can help make 2024 even better with tools like YouTube Keyword Explorer, YouTube A/B Testing, and AI tools like our YouTube Thumbnail Analyzer, YouTube Title Generator, and YouTube Suggested Shorts.
How to Film CRISPY iPhone Video
Looking for that extra crispy clarity from your iPhone videos? Shoot clear iPhone video by following these simple steps.
How to Pick a YouTube Niche
In the ever-expanding content universe, it’s crucial for content creators to answer one very important question: what’s your YouTube niche?
TubeBuddy Bulk YouTube Tools to Optimize Your YouTube Workflow
TubeBuddy bulk tools make it easy to switch out end screens, add or edit in-video cards, update descriptions, and deal with spam comments.
Need a Video Idea? Try our YouTube Idea Generator
Consistency is key on YouTube, and you can’t always count on inspiration. If you’re looking to fill out your content calendar, our YouTube idea generator can help.
Master YouTube’s New ‘For You’ Feature
YouTube creators, there’s something new on the block! YouTube’s ‘For You’ feature is the latest customization that’s shaking up the way viewers interact with channels. If you’re looking to boost your channel’s visibility and increase views and subscribers, understanding and setting up the YouTube ‘For You’ feature is your next move. Let’s cut through the noise and dig into how to customize your channel’s ‘For You’ settings to get the most out of this new feature. Decoding the ‘For You’ Section Imagine a concierge for your YouTube channel, one that knows what your viewers like and presents them with a platter of your videos they’re likely to enjoy most. That’s the ‘For You’ section. It’s a personalized line-up of your content, catered to individual tastes, directly on your channel page. Why the ‘For You’ Section is a Win-Win This isn’t just another update. The ‘For You’ section could become the engine that powers your channel to new heights. It’s about getting your content in front of people who are most likely to hit that subscribe button. Think of it as the matchmaker of YouTube, connecting your videos with viewers who are into what you’re creating. Fine-Tuning Your ‘For You’ Approach You… Continue reading Master YouTube’s New ‘For You’ Feature
The YouTube Algorithm Explained: Top 5 Things You NEED to Know (2023)
Confused about how the YouTube algorithm works? You’re not alone. Here are five things EVERY creator needs to know.
How to Blow Up on YouTube Shorts
Get good YouTube Shorts ideas by mining your most successful long-form content with TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts.
Creator Spotlight: Ethereal Echoess – 528 Hz Healing Frequencies and 470% Watch Increases
After quitting their jobs and moving to Thailand, Shev and Dev started a YouTube channel on a whim. Three years later they have 440K subs…
YouTube: Brand Marketer’s Biggest Untapped Medium
An Untapped Platform Due to its extensive reach and popularity, a YouTube marketing strategy seems like a no-brainer inclusion in any campaign. However, less than 10% of businesses have their own channel, according to Brand Watch. That makes YouTube one of the most valuable, untapped marketing platforms available today. If you’re one of the many business owners or marketers who hasn’t yet taken advantage of YouTube, today is the day to get started. The platform requires minimal investment, precision targeting, simple viewer-to-consumer paths, built-in ROI tracking, and greater ad reach for 18- to 49-year-olds than all cable networks combined. In addition, it’s a great place for potential markets to better understand you and your brand. And if you’re needing some inspiration before you get going, we’ve got you covered. Read on for examples of various brands across the industry that all use YouTube to connect with their target audience and gain brand recognition. Brands That Are Succeeding Let’s take a quick look at some YouTube usage stats: That’s a lot of traffic. It’s also true that there’s a lot of noise on the platform, with 500 hours of video being uploaded every minute. And while every brand must find their… Continue reading YouTube: Brand Marketer’s Biggest Untapped Medium
Creator Spotlight: Shev and Dev – Inspiring Passion for Culture and Cuisine
After quitting their jobs and moving to Thailand, Shev and Dev started a YouTube channel on a whim. Three years later they have 440K subs…
How to Get 1000 Subscribers on YouTube – The Ultimate Guide
Learn how to use Shorts to grow your channel, views, engagement, and channel on YouTube
The New YouTube Subscribe Button is Awesome
Creators should be asking viewers to subscribe… it made all the difference for our channel. The new YouTube subscribe button can help.
Do YouTube Shorts Help Your Channel: 2023 Growth Strategy
Learn how to use Shorts to grow your channel, views, engagement, and channel on YouTube
Creator Spotlight: Films at Home – Long Live Physical Media
Digital Age got you down? Jeff Rauseo’s YouTube channel Films at Home is here for you with news, reviews, and all things home movies.
How to use TubeBuddy: Five things every TubeBuddy user should do right now
So you want to blow up on YouTube? A worthy goal. Creating content and building a community is a lot of work. But if you do the work and use TubeBuddy to optimize your videos and your YouTube workflows, you will get better results. But don’t just take it from us. Take it from… ok, fine us, but with data from nearly 60,000 YouTube creators over a three-month period to back it up. TubeBuddy users saw a 86% improvement in views (+170.85%) and a 55% improvement in subs (+89.40%) compared with other YouTube creators who are doing the work but not using TubeBuddy. With that in mind, here are five things every TubeBuddy user should do… and five things every new TubeBuddy user should start with. 1. How to use TubeBuddy Keyword Explorer TubeBuddy Keyword Explorer can be a YouTube creator’s best friend. It takes the guesswork out of your video creation process and helps you tailor your content to match what audiences are searching for. This tool is particularly valuable for researching video ideas. When you input a keyword related to your niche, TubeBuddy’s Keyword Explorer offers an overall score, analysis, and related searches. It allows you to delve… Continue reading How to use TubeBuddy: Five things every TubeBuddy user should do right now
How to Promote Your YouTube Channel on Instagram (2023 Update)
Are you wondering if Instagram is a good place to raise awareness of your YouTube channel?
14 Tips on How to Grow Fast on YouTube in 2023
You could be just a few uploads away from your channel completely taking off – find out how to grow fast on YouTube how!
YouTube Growth Hacks: SEO and Beyond 🚀
YouTube is now outgrowing Netflix and Facebook, with over 1 billion hours of video watched daily. Ye
Links in YouTube Shorts: What Changes Mean for Creators
Links in YouTube Shorts are changing forever. Here’s what creators need to know.
Do ASMR YouTubers Make Money? Can I?!
Want to maake momey om YouTube with your ASMR channels? Find out how.
YouTube Brand Partnership Deals: Read This Before You Sign
Brand partnerships are an overwhelming prospect. As a new creator, you might not know what makes a worthwhile brand partner. Asking yourself these three key questions can help you determine whether a new partner is the right fit for you—and can help keep you safe if you decide to ink the deal.
TubeBuddy Legend Tools Helping Creators Grow Fast on YouTube
We take a look at 5 TubeBuddy users and the features they are using to help them grow fast on YouTube.
18 Killer Tips for Optimizing Your YouTube Videos For Search
18 easy to implement tips for optimizing your YouTube videos. Make a start today to get your videos found in Google.
5 Best YouTube Tools (2023)
We highlight 5 of the best YouTube tools and their uses, including YouTube SEO, social media management, visual content development, and YouTube reporting.
BENlabs Introduces New AI-powered Video Thumbnail Analyzer and Title Generator Tools For TubeBuddy
BENlabs introduces new AI-powered video Thumbnail Analyzer
and Title Generator tools to TubeBuddy platform
vidIQ vs TubeBuddy: Which is Best for You in 2023?
vidIQ and TubeBuddy are two of the most popular tools YouTube creators use to optimize, manage and grow their channels. We compare them.
5 Best YouTube SEO Tools (2023 Update)
The right SEO tools can help you find the best keywords to target and optimize your videos for maximum visibility. Read our guide tofay!
7 Best vidIQ Alternatives to Optimize and Grow Your YouTube Channel
vidIQ is a great tool for YouTubers looking to increase their channel’s reach, but it does have some downsides that may make it less than ideal
5 Best Morningfame Alternatives in 2023
Morningfame is a popular tool used by YouTubers to optimize their channel, but it does have limits. What are the best alternatives?
Vote For Your Favorite Emerging Creator Today!
Let’s honor those rising creators with less than 1M subscribers who are shaping the future of social media and captivating audiences with their unique voice and style.
How to Create the Perfect YouTube Comment
Crafting the perfect YouTube comment is a great powerful way to gain a foothold on the platform. We show you how.
5 Best YouTube Keyword Research Tools (2023 Update)
Finding the right keywords can be challenging, which is why we’ve done the work for you and compiled a list of the 5 best YouTube keyword research tools.
Morningfame vs TubeBuddy: Which Should You Choose?
We compare YouTube SEO tools Morningfame vs TubeBuddy to help you make an informed decision.
5 Top YouTube Analytics Tools to Try in 2023
With so many YouTube analytics tools available on the market, choosing the right one can be daunting. We show you the options.
BENlabs Launches AI-driven Suggested Shorts to Help Creators Create Short-Form Video Content
BENlabs launches TubeBuddy’s Suggested Shorts feature, which helps creators and brands create and optimize automated short form and vertical video content.
7 Basic Things Every New Video Creator Needs to Know
Creating a YouTube channel can be a fun ride for any creator, but it can also be intimidating. Here are seven fundamental things every new video creator needs to know
4 Habits You Need to Succeed on YouTube (NEW YouTuber Advice)
If you’re just starting out on YouTube or if you’ve been publishing for a while and want a refresh on the basics, these tips are for you.
Why YouTube Success is all About Audience and Community
it’s vital to understand that your community and audience are everything if you want to succeed on YouTube. Your community is the larger group of viewers who are interested in your content and follow you on the platform. Viewers who watch and interact with your videos comprise your audience. Here are some reasons why growing your community and audience on YouTube is the key to success: #1 The core of your channel is your audience. Your channel won’t have any viewers or active users if there isn’t an audience. The success of your channel depends on developing and retaining a dedicated following. #2 Your audience aids in your growth and expansion into new markets. When people appreciate and share your content, new viewers are introduced to your channel, further growing your following. This is why it’s crucial to concentrate on producing top-notch content that connects with your audience and motivates them to participate and share your videos. #3 Viewers who connect with you and your channel and are interested in your material make up your community. You should establish a personal connection with your audience and foster a sense of belonging and participation by creating a strong community. #4 You… Continue reading Why YouTube Success is all About Audience and Community
How Small Channels can Make Big Money on YouTube
Yes, it is possible for smaller YouTube channels to earn some revenue on the platform.
How to Find Your Audience on YouTube
If you want to build an engaged subscriber base and earn money from your videos on YouTube, you need to know where to find your target audience.
What YouTubers Need to Know About the Creator Economy
Here are some essential details about the creator economy that YouTubers should be aware of.
10 Reasons to Start a YouTube Channel Right Now
Still undecided about whether to take the plunge and start a YouTube channel? Here are 10 compelling reasons why now is the perfect time to do so!
How to Pick the Right YouTube Channel Name for Creator Success
Choosing the right channel name for your YouTube channel can be a challenge, but it’s important for making the biggest impact.
What YouTubers Can Learn from Successful TikTok Creators
YouTubers and other online video creators can learn so much from those creating incredible content on TikTok. We take a look at some quick tips.
What Equipment do You Need to Create Your First YouTube Video?
What kind of video and audio equipment do you really need to create your first YouTube videos? Let’s look at the basics.
3 Engaging Topics for Your First YouTube ASMR Video
Want to finally make your first ASMR video for YouTube? We have three suggestions for suitable topics.
How Much Money Do You Actually Need to Start a YouTube Channel?
How much do you actually need to invest before starting a YouTube channel? We take a look and let you know.
How to Create a Great Challenge Video for YouTube
The challenge video is still a huge driver of views and subscribers on YouTube. Find out how to create the best videos for your channel.
Beginner’s 5-Minute Guide to Setting up Your Brand New YouTube Channel
Keen to get your new YouTube channel off the ground? Here are 7 quick tips to get you started.
What’s a YouTube Podcast (And Should You Launch One)?
With the recent launch of YouTube Podcasts, more creators—big and small—are adding the platform to their social media arsenal. Here’s why you should consider joining them.
Trend Transcenders: 6 YouTube Creators That Have Stood the Test of Time
Every creator dreams of massive success. Sensations like “Gangnam Style” and the “It’s Corn” song are prime examples of how going viral on YouTube leads to a flood of new views and attention, which can give creators a serious boost. Yet while some creators one hit wonders find their fame fleeting, others manage to stick around in the public eye. So what do creators who have lasted more than a decade on YouTube have in common? They’ve outlived internet trends and cultural shifts, and demonstrated the necessary business savvy to extend their brands to mediums beyond YouTube. Here’s how six creators have stayed relevant for the long haul. 1. Schmoyoho The “It’s Corn” song was inescapable online this summer. But you might not know that the audio used in several million short-form videos was created by longtime YouTubers the Gregory Brothers, who joined the platform with their channel Schmoyoho in 2006. The band is on a mission “to create a cosmic dance party that brings world peace to all.” They’ve made a name for themselves across the web with goofy songs (what they call “songify”-ing) made from serious audio clips including presidential debates and news interviews. You might recall “BED… Continue reading Trend Transcenders: 6 YouTube Creators That Have Stood the Test of Time
Someone Dislikes Your Video—Here’s Why Not to Get Discouraged
Before you panic about dislikes on a recent video, learn more about what the YouTube dislike feature actually means. It’s actually less influential than you might think. Instead of driving away traffic from your channel, dislikes are a learning opportunity for creators to understand what content is resonating well with creators.
Tapping Into the Trend: Education Content Is Getting a Makeover On YouTube
Even content creators face burnout. Despite being a dream job for many, the lack of structure can be overwhelming and lead creators to overcommit—and then burn out. Instead, try these three tips to build a thoughtful and robust content calendar that prioritizes well-being without sacrificing audience engagement.
YouTube 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Your First Year On YouTube
Key do’s and don’ts for beginner YouTubers to keep in mind.
How to Make the Most Money With YouTube
With effort and patience, your YouTube channel can be a profitable side hustle. These 5 tips for monetization teach you how to strategically make the most of your channel.
3 Ways to Create a Killer YouTube Short
YouTube Shorts is a growing channel for content with lots of new possibilities. Whether you’re trying to gain new viewership or connect with your existing audience, the platform has much to offer. Original content and repurposed content alike have a home on Shorts so start creating now to take advantage!
Going Live on Twitch? Here’s Why You Should Consider YouTube, Too
As platforms like Twitch continue to grow at an astronomical rate, creators are also turning to YouTube to share live content as well.
Two Rules to Keep in Mind When Repurposing YouTube Content On TikTok and Reels
As short-form content continues to gain traction, consider strengthening your social media presence by repurposing your YouTube videos on TikTok and Reels.
Everything You Need to Know About Ads Changes on YouTube in 2023
Explaining YouTube’s recent announcement about changes to ads and revenue-sharing programs on YouTube in 2023
The Step-By-Step Guide to Making a YouTube Channel in 2023
In this guide, we’ll break down the best strategies for creating a YouTube channel in 2023.
Understanding Your Audience: How to Age Down or Grow Up 
YouTube is the most age diverse platform with audiences ranging from younger Gen Z all the way to baby boomers. Make the most of your content by understanding your audience: what generation are they and what makes them tick. Uncover tips for tailoring your content to each age group to expand your reach or connect with your existing viewers on a deeper level.
A Creator’s Bite-Sized Guide to AI-Generated Content
2022 has brought a boom in AI technology, especially in content creation. With innovation happening faster than ever before, creators should know the tools already at their disposal—including TubeBuddy’s brand new title generator.
A/B Testing Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
TubeBuddy recently released an updated version of its A/B testing tool. Now, creators can seamlessly test two versions of video thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and tags within YouTube. The tool provides in-depth insights on how each test is performing to help creators drive channel traffic and boost overall video performance.
You’ve Dabbled in YouTube Shorts – Here Are 4 Strategies to Be a Pro
YouTube Shorts is still a new platform, but paying attention to its unique features now can set creators up for success with Shorts later.
3 Ways Adobe Is Driving Value on YouTube
Like many brands, Adobe found that it can be difficult to strike the right tone in branded content on YouTube. Adobe’s YouTube strategy overhaul has key learnings for any brand looking to grow their presence on YouTube.
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Finfluencer?
From paying off student loans and opening an investment account, to purchasing homes and planning for retirement, Gen Z is looking to prepare for the future. And a new cohort of creators are stepping in to help: finfluencers.
How to Get More Views by Using Keywords in YouTube Videos
How to use TubeBuddy’s Keyword Explorer tool to find new opportunities on YouTube today
How to Use Events to Grow Your Creator Status
Different types of events offer creators an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Whether it be with fans, brands, or other creators, creators can leverage these opportunities to learn new strategies for their own content, discover brand deals, or gain an understanding of how their content is performing among viewers.
Do Brands Have a Place as Creators on YouTube?
By trusting creators to develop more authentic content, brands can grow their online presence to match independent creators
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Silvia Reis
Meet Silvia Reis, a hairdresser,
educator, and a lover of all things spiritual and motivational. She tells us a little about herself.
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Kevin ‘TwoSockz’ Crawford
Meet Kevin.
A Stomp-N-Shake Cheer Videographer, Kevin is passionate about using his creativity
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Damon Toney
Meet Damon.
A fisherman, luremaker, musician, and documentary filmmaker, Damon started his cha
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Tito Tim
As a retired expat, Tim takes you along his journey on navigating day-to-day life in a different country
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Laudon Williams
Meet Laudon.
A ‘professional skills’ teacher, Laudon is always at the ready to sha
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Angela Brown
Meet Angela.
A House Cleaning Guru, Angela has seen it all and has the answers to all your hou
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Holly Lee
Meet Holly.
A Mentor, Leadership Coach, Tech Geek, and STAR Interview, Holly started her passi
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Jessica Hatch
YouTube advice from creator ‘Gone to the Snow Dogs’ is figure out what it is that you can offer people, that no one else does
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Agustin Ambriz
Agustin was inspired to start a YouTube channel to help spread his creativity with the Spanish-speaking community.
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Demian Ross
Demian’s advice for his fellow YouTube creators? Focus on the uploads, that is all you control.
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Emzotic
Meet Emzotic.
An animal educator and pet industry entrepreneur, Emzotic has built a community
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Tony Lay
Meet Tony.
As Tony works to build a homestead, he is bringing his viewers along for the ride a
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Ty & Amythest Rawls
Meet Ty & Amythest.
They say that someone’s energy can be contagious, and that&rsquo
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Jeff Bates
Meet Jeff.
A dad with a passion for sharing the Disney magic, Jeff puts in the work behind the
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Leopard Gecko Talk
Meet Rebecca.
As a hardworking, dedicated, crazy gecko lady, Rebecca has lots of unique insigh
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Mike & Nelly
Meet Mike & Nelly.
As travel, food and lifestyle vloggers living in the Philippines, Mike
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Erika Kullberg
Meet Erika.
An attorney and personal finance expert, Erika strives to share the financial know
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Tim Schmoyer
Meet Tim Schmoyer, one of the first creators to train other YouTube creators.
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Jon Barr
Meet Jon.
An ex-sportscaster turned travel vlogger, Jon delivers incredibly informative videos
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – James Montemagno
Meet James.
A developer by trade, James has found his stride helping other developers become s
TubeBuddy’s Creator Celebrations – Kacee & Anthony Cavazos
Meet Kacee and Anthony.
As is the case with lots of creators this year, the pandemic hit, and