YouTube Trends and Insights to Grow Your Channel | TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/category/trends-insights/ The Premier YouTube Channel Management Toolkit Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:09:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 New YouTube monetization rules 2025: what creators need to know https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/2025-youtube-monetization-rules-mid-roll-ads-update/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13815 It’s 2025. YouTube monetization rules have changed. YouTube recently rolled out a significant update to its monetization system that is already live on all channels. This update introduces new monetization tools and changes how mid-roll ads—the ads that play during videos longer than eight minutes—are placed and managed. Whether you’re already part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) or working toward monetization, understanding the new YouTube monetization rules (2025) is key to optimizing your revenue and maintaining a great viewer experience. Table of contents What has changed? How YouTube mid-roll ads worked before 2025 While creators are always looking for ways to diversify content income sources, ad revenue is still the primary source of income on YouTube for most creators. Mid-roll ads play a major role. Previously, creators could either let YouTube automatically place mid-roll ads or manually insert them at specific points in their videos. Manual placement gave creators control to position ads at natural breaks like pauses or topic changes, aiming to avoid disrupting viewers. However, some creators tried stacking multiple mid-roll ads—sometimes 10 or 20 within a single video—thinking more ads would equal more money. But too many ads, or ads popping up in the middle of… Continue reading New YouTube monetization rules 2025: what creators need to know

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]]> How to crack the YouTube Shorts algorithm 2025 with emotional transformation in 42 seconds https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/this-creator-cracked-youtube-shorts-algorithm-2025/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13794 If you’re a small creator trying to grow your channel in 2025, understanding the evolving YouTube Shorts algorithm is key. Recently, a 21-year-old creator with just a few hundred subscribers went viral with a 42-second horizontal short that racked up nearly a million views in just three weeks. More than that, it boosted his subscribers to over 15,000. What made this seemingly simple video explode? How can you replicate this success for your own channel? Is it time to update your YouTube Shorts strategy playbook? Scott Simpson, a seasoned YouTube strategist, breaks down this viral phenomenon and reveals a repeatable formula that taps into emotional triggers. This article unpacks the key lessons from Scott’s analysis, showing you how to create shorts that resonate, engage, and grow your audience fast. Table of Contents Why this 42-second video cracked the YouTube Shorts algorithm 2025 At first glance, the video seems simple: filmed on a phone, no fancy edits, just a direct message delivered by a young creator. But the power lies in the details: The emotional storytelling formula behind the viral short Sonam’s video into a five-step emotional storytelling structure that compresses the hero’s journey into less than a minute: This structure… Continue reading How to crack the YouTube Shorts algorithm 2025 with emotional transformation in 42 seconds

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]]> Storytelling for YouTube growth: how a small YouTuber gained 50,000 subs in just 4 weeks https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/youtube-storytelling-trends-2025-sean-overton/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:13:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13639 What happens when a complete YouTube beginner buys 320 acres of remote desert land and simply turns on a camera to share the journey? The result, as you’ll see, is nothing short of viral gold. This article dives deep into the storytelling-as-a-growth hack approach that led to one small YouTuber’s breakthrough video that transformed him from another content creator with a dream into the face of desert permaculture. With over 4.3 million views and 112,000 subscribers gained from a single upload, this case study reveals the powerful elements that made the video explode — and how you can apply the exact same principles to your own channel, no matter your niche. Table of Contents Why his first upload wasn’t just another YouTube video There’s no flashy editing here — no fast cuts, no sound effects, no gimmicks like dancing arrows or TikTok-style camera shakes. Instead, Sean Overton simply films himself in the harsh West Texas desert, wearing a beanie, talking honestly about how he bought 320 acres of seemingly inhospitable land for $79,000. The raw authenticity of “I don’t know what I’m doing” is one of the most honest and compelling premises in YouTube history, and audiences responded massively. This wasn’t… Continue reading Storytelling for YouTube growth: how a small YouTuber gained 50,000 subs in just 4 weeks

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]]> The best AI lip sync and AI dubbing tools for video creators https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/best-ai-sync-and-dubbing-apps/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:14:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=11178 Don't waste time trying out every AI lip sync and dubbing app out there. We've found the best ones so you can spend more time creating.

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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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]]> Understanding your audience: how to age down or grow Up  https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/audience-age-generations/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:09:29 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=5705 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.

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]]> Make 2025 Your Year with YouTube Marketing Strategies https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/make-2024-your-year-with-youtube-marketing-strategies/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:40:48 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=10359 Elevate your YouTube channel with these YouTube marketing strategies for creators and brand alike. Build an audience and grow your channel.

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]]> 11 killer YouTube thumbnail tips s̶t̶o̶l̶e̶n̶ f̶r̶o̶m̶ inspired by big creators https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/11-youtube-thumbnail-tips-from-big-creators/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:50:28 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=10499 Follow along with our list of 11 YouTube thumbnail tips and get inspired by the effective strategies creators use to get and keep attention.

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]]> How to Film CRISPY iPhone Video https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/how-to-film-crispy-iphone-video/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:20:32 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=9963 Looking for that extra crispy clarity from your iPhone videos? Shoot clear iPhone video by following these simple steps.

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]]> Want to Get Verified on YouTube? Here Are 3 Insights For Creators https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/your-guide-to-getting-verified/ Thu, 23 May 2024 15:34:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=5965 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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