TubeBuddy's Tools Help YouTube Creators Grow https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/category/tubebuddy-tools/ The Premier YouTube Channel Management Toolkit Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:43:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 The YouTube Shorts flood method: everything creators need to know https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-shorts-flood-method/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:17:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13659 Reaching the 4,000 hours of watch time threshold to get monetized on YouTube is a daunting task for many new creators. In fact, only about 3% of the estimated 114 million YouTube channels ever accumulate enough subscribers and watch time to qualify for monetization. But what if there was a simple, proven strategy that could fast-track your watch time growth?  You may sense where we’re going with this… Enter the YouTube Shorts flood method, a powerful tactic inspired by former YouTube insider Jon Youshaei and used by top creators like MrBeast. This method leverages the massive viewership potential of Shorts to funnel traffic to your long-form videos—the only type of watch time that counts toward monetization. Table of Contents Why reaching 4,000 watch hours is so challenging for new creators Getting monetized on YouTube requires not just subscribers but also a minimum of 4,000 hours of public watch time on your long-form videos. Shorts, while great for views, do not contribute to this watch time requirement. This disconnect means creators can rack up millions of Shorts views but still fall short of monetization because the time those views represent aren’t counted toward watch hours.  Fortunately, YouTube introduced a feature in late… Continue reading The YouTube Shorts flood method: everything creators need to know

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How to add chapters on YouTube videos and why you definitely should https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/video-chapters/ Tue, 13 May 2025 15:05:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=4958 Are you using video chapters for your YouTube content? Now would be a great time to start!

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Do YouTube dislikes even matter? No… but like, yes https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-dislike-button-algorithm/ Thu, 08 May 2025 16:01:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=5952 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.

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Creating evergreen YouTube content: Best topic ideas for long-term success https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/evergreen-youtube-content-strategy/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12710 If you’re a growing YouTube creator looking to build a channel that gets consistent views month after month, you should probably invest your time in evergreen YouTube content. Unlike trend-based videos that fade quickly, evergreen content continues to drive traffic long after it’s uploaded. In this guide, we’ll break down what makes a video “evergreen,” share powerful content ideas you can start using today, and offer some tried-and-true strategies to help your videos perform well over the long haul. What is evergreen content, and why it matters on YouTube Evergreen YouTube content refers to videos that stay relevant and valuable over time. These videos are not tied to current events, trends, or viral moments. Instead, they solve problems, answer common questions, or teach timeless skills. For example, a video on “how to tie a double Windsor knot” will still be useful five years from now. But a reaction video to the latest meme or celebrity news will quickly become irrelevant. Why evergreen content is essential: Want to learn more about how long-form content impacts your channel’s performance? Check out Long vs Short-Form Videos on YouTube. Best evergreen YouTube content ideas for creators in 2025 Not all video ideas are built… Continue reading Creating evergreen YouTube content: Best topic ideas for long-term success

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Tips to create effective YouTube end screens for higher conversions https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-end-screens-tips/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:52:49 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12671 A YouTube end screen isn’t just the final frame of your video. it’s a strategic opportunity to keep viewers engaged, guide them toward relevant content, and drive meaningful conversions. Whether you’re encouraging subscriptions, promoting related videos, or linking to external resources, mastering the art of YouTube end screens can make a measurable impact on your channel’s success. In this guide, we’ll walk through proven strategies for designing compelling end screens that increase watch time, viewer retention, and subscriber growth. After you’ve read this article and are a bonafide YouTube end screen expert, consider TubeBuddy Bulk End Screen Editor for YouTube, one of the TubeBuddy Bulk Tools that let you make changes across all or a portion of your content in seconds. Why YouTube end screens matter for viewer retention When used thoughtfully, YouTube end screens can significantly improve how long viewers stay on your channel. By presenting tailored video recommendations, playlists, or calls to action at the end of each video, you’re keeping your audience engaged and giving them a clear next step without requiring them to think too much or go searching. This seamless viewing experience not only improves session duration and watch time but also strengthens your channel’s… Continue reading Tips to create effective YouTube end screens for higher conversions

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YouTube Shorts related video strategies that turn Shorts views into channel growth https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-shorts-related-video-manager-strategy/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:53:34 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12656 YouTube Shorts are a great way to get exposure but are they actually growing your audience and revenue? Before we introduce you to our newest tool—YouTube Shorts Related Video Manager—let’s talk about how YouTube Shorts can help you as a creator… and how they can’t. Racking up Shorts views may feel great but it doesn’t take long to arrive at the unpleasant truth: YouTube Shorts don’t pay much. Converting YouTube Shorts viewers into a subscriber within the YouTube Shorts interface is also a challenge. Does that mean creators shouldn’t bother with short form content? Absolutely not. While Shorts don’t pay well, they’re an amazing promotional vehicle. Look at successful YouTubers: they’re making Shorts work for their business and driving traffic to their long form content. The trick to making YouTube Shorts pay is to be strategic. In this blog post, we’ll talk through a few of the tried and tested ways creators can turn YouTube Shorts into a powerful traffic engine, driving Shorts views to long form videos. We’ll talk through three proven strategies that big creators use to push Shorts views to their long form content.  We’ll also introduce you to the latest TubeBuddy tool: our YouTube Related Video… Continue reading YouTube Shorts related video strategies that turn Shorts views into channel growth

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Reach new audiences with TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/tubebuddy-suggested-shorts/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=6222 YouTube Shorts are a great way to grow your audience and boost engagement, but finding the right ideas for them can be tricky. The TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts feature makes it easier by highlighting the most engaging parts of your long-form videos. With this tool, you can quickly turn your best content into Shorts that resonate with viewers. Let’s explore how you can use TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts to create impactful content and help your channel grow. What is TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts? TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts is designed to make creating YouTube Shorts a breeze. By analyzing your long-form videos, it highlights the exact moments that captured the most audience engagement, complete with timecodes. These insights help you effortlessly clip and repurpose high-performing segments into Shorts that not only boost engagement but can also drive traffic back to your channel. Beyond repurposing, TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts offers predictions on potential audience interaction, making it easier to decide what new Shorts to create based on what resonated most with viewers in your longer content. Why Shorts are essential for YouTube growth Shorts are a powerful way to grow your YouTube channel. These quick, engaging videos are perfect for capturing attention and drawing new viewers to… Continue reading Reach new audiences with TubeBuddy Suggested Shorts

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YouTube Audience Understanding + 7 Strategies to Grow Your Channel https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-audience-understanding/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:59:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12351 Whether it’s the audience you have or the audience you want, understanding your audience is key to growing on YouTube. Growing a YouTube channel just means making content that people like and making sure those people see it. An oversimplification, of course, but that doesn’t make it any less true.  That’s why we’re excited about our new YouTube Audience Understanding Tools and after you have a chance to play around with them, we think you will be too.  If you’re a TubeBuddy user, you know about all of the classic insights TubeBuddy surfaces for creators. You know about our A/B testing tools, SEO Studio, and Advanced YouTube Keyword Explorer. Our goal is to help creators achieve more success on YouTube. And it works.  Audience Understanding was built with creators in mind, and with feedback from you, the TubeBuddy community. So thanks! What is Audience Understanding Our newest suite of tools live under the category we call Audience Understanding. Audience Understanding is designed to surface insights and identify trends not just for your channel but all across your niche. It helps to reveal the story behind the stats, helps you connect with your audience on a deeper level, gain insights from… Continue reading YouTube Audience Understanding + 7 Strategies to Grow Your Channel

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How to Grow a YouTube Channel from Scratch in 2025 (or whenever) https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/how-to-grow-a-youtube-channel/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:30:02 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12267 Are you looking to learn how to grow a YouTube channel from scratch? Or perhaps looking for some time-tested tips to the growth numbers you want to see on an existing YouTube channel? In this blog, we will explore 13 effective strategies shared by former YouTube employee and successful creator Jon Youshaei to help you skyrocket your growth and reach a wider audience. From optimizing your call-to-action to using the right upload times, these tips will set you on the path to YouTube success. Introduction Growing a YouTube channel from scratch can feel daunting, but with the right strategies, you can accelerate your growth and reach a wider audience. In this section, we will explore various techniques that can help you attract new viewers, optimize your content, and keep your audience engaged. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your existing strategies, these insights will provide valuable guidance. MatPat’s Theory for Gaining More Subscribers MatPat, known for his engaging content, emphasizes the importance of a compelling call-to-action (CTA). His strategy involved placing the CTA within the first third of a video. By integrating it into the content rather than relegating it to the end, you can engage viewers more… Continue reading How to Grow a YouTube Channel from Scratch in 2025 (or whenever)

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Get Your YouTube Year in Review 2024 https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/get-your-youtube-year-in-review-2024/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:14:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=10023 YouTube doesn’t offer a year in review for creators… but TubeBuddy does! Get a free YouTube year in review for 2024 to see how far you’ve come. We’ve said it before and it seems we’re about to say it again: if you put in the work on YouTube, you can and will grow your channel. And if you put in the work and use TubeBuddy tools to help, your channel will grow faster. Whether you’re running a personal channel or looking to grow a brand YouTube channel, YouTube success means playing the long game. Sure, it’s possible that a single video could blow up, adding a year’s worth of views and subs in a couple of days, but that’s the exception that proves the rule. The real key to YouTube success is consistency. Posting regularly (a YouTube content calendar can help here), optimizing your content for discoverability, engaging your growing community, and learning lessons from data. In other words, growing a YouTube channel is a lot of work. It can be hard to see the forest for the trees, so to speak. Your YouTube channel year in review zooms out and shows just how far you’ve come over the past… Continue reading Get Your YouTube Year in Review 2024

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