YouTube Strategies, Tips, & Best Practices to Grow Your Channel https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/category/youtube-strategy-tips/ The Premier YouTube Channel Management Toolkit Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:56:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Optimizing YouTube descriptions for discoverability https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/optimizing-youtube-descriptions-for-discoverability/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:56:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=12443 There’s a lot that goes into YouTube success and after you’ve chosen a killer title and eye-catching thumbnail, the YouTube description field is your next priority and what you choose to put in your YouTube description is important. How important? Think of your video description as the bridge that connects your content to the viewer searching for the right content. The best YouTube description not only tells YouTube what your video is about but also invites viewers to click, watch, and engage. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential strategies to create YouTube descriptions that boost discoverability and improve video rankings. YouTube descriptions a major SEO opportunity  Your video’s description is much more than a text blurb below your video. Descriptions are a major video SEO opportunity. Search engines like Google and YouTube itself use this section to understand what your content is about and how (if) it’s relevant. Do YouTube descriptions well and you make it much more likely that your video will appear in search results. Follow the age-old advice: write for humans, optimize for algorithms. By including YouTube keywords strategically and crafting meaningful descriptions, you provide context to both viewers and the YouTube algorithm. This… Continue reading Optimizing YouTube descriptions for discoverability

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How to grow fast on YouTube in 2025: 14 tips https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/grow-fast-on-youtube-now/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=5141 You could be just a few uploads away from your channel completely taking off - find out how to grow fast on YouTube how!

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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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Why many YouTubers fail and how to not become a statisic https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/why-youtubers-fail/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:23:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13772 If you’ve ever wondered why YouTubers fail, especially small creators just starting out, you’re not alone. It’s a question that many ask when their channels don’t grow as expected, despite their hard work and passion. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the algorithm, your gear, or even your thumbnails and titles that quietly kill your channel. The biggest obstacle is a common behavior that feels productive but actually steals your growth and leads to burnout. Why YouTubers fail: The common pitfall that’s easy to fall into Having worked with many channels through TubeBuddy, including those that exploded in growth and others that quit before uploading their fifth video, we’ve seen patterns emerge. One behavior in particular stands out as the silent killer of small channels: overcomplicating the process before mastering the basics. This behavior can look like: It’s like going to the gym and trying to max out with bad form — you’re more likely to get hurt than become strong. Why spreading yourself too thin hurts your channel growth Another way new creators overcomplicate things is by trying to be everywhere at once. Posting on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and starting a podcast all at the same time might seem… Continue reading Why many YouTubers fail and how to not become a statisic

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Preventing YouTube hacks: Four ways to protect your channel https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/4-steps-to-protect-your-channel/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:22:00 +0000 /p/4-steps-to-protect-your-channel/ YouTube is dedicated to ensuring that you’re best equipped with the tools to protect your Goog

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Small creator YouTube strategy: how Maggie McCormack grew fast with a simple 3-step framework https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/small-creator-youtube-growth-maggie-mccormack/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13739 Are you a small creator looking for a YouTube strategy that can help you grow your channel faster without fancy editing or viral stunts? You’re not alone. Many creators struggle to break through the noise and get their content noticed. But what if the secret to fast growth lies in a simple, authentic storytelling framework — one that connects deeply with your audience and turns your story into their story? That’s just what Maggie McCormack was able to do. Her channel skyrocketed from 3,000 subscribers to over 140,000 in just one month with a single video that garnered 5 million views. We’ll break down the small creator YouTube strategy she used—a proven three-step content structure and smart packaging tactics—and show you how to apply it to your own channel for rapid growth. Why packaging matters: titles and thumbnails that connect on a soul level Before diving into the content itself, it’s crucial to understand the importance of packaging your video with the right title and thumbnail. McCormack’s breakout video succeeded not just because of what she said, but how she presented it. Thumbnail: The thumbnail for McCormack’s break-out video is subtle yet powerful. Instead of the typical exaggerated YouTube face,… Continue reading Small creator YouTube strategy: how Maggie McCormack grew fast with a simple 3-step framework

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How to Add a Thumbnail to YouTube Shorts https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/how-to-add-thumbnail-youtube-shorts/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:35:40 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=9447 Adding a thumbnail to YouTube Shorts requires a bit of a work-around, but here’s exactly how to do it in four simple steps… with video.

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YouTube algorithm hack – Two minutes to get your videos recommended https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/2-minute-youtube-algorithm-hack-get-videos-recommended/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:13:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13688 If you’re a small YouTuber struggling with zero views, this youtube algorithm hack could be the game-changer you’ve been searching for. YouTube’s algorithm can seem mysterious, especially when your new channel’s videos get buried with hardly any traction. But here’s the honest truth: YouTube doesn’t automatically know what your content is about or who should see it when your channel is brand new. The good news? YouTube actually reveals how to fix this using metadata and some hidden settings most creators don’t even know exist. In this article, we’ll walk you through three secret YouTube Studio settings that teach the algorithm exactly who you are, what your channel is about, and who should see your videos. Implementing these can help your channel get recommended to the right audience and start growing views, all in under two minutes. Table of Contents Why new channels struggle with views When you first launch a YouTube channel, the platform’s algorithm has no prior data to understand your content or your target audience. This means your videos often get buried because YouTube doesn’t know how to categorize or recommend them. According to YouTube’s own guidance, new channels need to rely heavily on metadata — including… Continue reading YouTube algorithm hack – Two minutes to get your videos recommended

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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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11 common mistakes YouTubers make and how to avoid them https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/11-common-youtube-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=13648 Starting a YouTube channel is exciting but it’s easy to stumble into common mistakes new YouTubers make. Whether you’re aiming to grow fast or simply want to build a channel you’re proud of, knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to do. In this guide, you’ll discover 11 of the most common mistakes new YouTubers make and what you should do to avoid making them.  Ready to set your channel up for sustainable growth? Let’s dive in. Mistake 1. Not having a clear niche Why it’s a problem: If your content is all over the place, it’s hard for viewers (and YouTube’s algorithm) to know what your channel is about. What to do instead: Pick a focus and stick to it; don’t jump all over the place. whether it’s tech reviews, food tutorials, or travel vlogs. A strong niche helps attract a loyal audience. 🧰 Check out our guide on choosing a YouTube niche, the 15 most profitable niches on YouTube, and the 10 most competitive niches on YouTube (along with how to make your content stand out from the crowd) Mistake 2. Focusing too much on gear Why it’s a problem: Spending hours researching the… Continue reading 11 common mistakes YouTubers make and how to avoid them

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