TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide by vidIQ

June 15, 202639 min

YouTube Keeps Testing Features That Change How Viewers Find You

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe break down two YouTube experiments that could change how viewers navigate the app and how creators earn early momentum. We also zoom out into what these UI tests say about control, recommendations and the mental game of posting on YouTube.• Subscriptions tab moving from bottom nav to a top tab on mobile• How UI changes can spike or crater feature usage• Why initial velocity still ties to subscriber behavior• The subscription feed becoming less chronological and more algorithmic• DMs and “invite to chat” showing up inside Subscriptions• YouTube’s push toward all-in-one community features• Shorts testing a missing dislike button and a heart icon• Why dislike signals matter for personalization and scam detection• Better intros by watching retention graphs and viewer intent• Avoiding the YouTube Studio refresh spiral after uploadleave a comment below. Let us know what you think about the the the like button being changed and of course the subscription tab being moved on mobile.Make sure you hit that subscribe button, like button. If you're listening to an audio podcast, there will be a link in the show notes to take you over here where you can do the same.

June 12, 202643 min

How A Commentary Creator Hit 190K Subscribers In Nine Months With Simple Videos

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe break down how Wonny grows a long-form YouTube channel to nearly 190,000 subscribers in nine months without using Shorts, relying on simple packaging and a niche most creators ignore. We talk through the messy early stage, the real monetization differences between short videos and long videos, and the habits that make his uploads bingeable. • Wonny’s first channel in high school, what blew up, and why he lost passion • why short videos can struggle for AdSense and sponsorship integration • choosing a sustainable niche with low English competition by covering Chinese and East Asian trends • consistency through the first months of low views and the “10 video mark” breakout • the weekly workflow: research, notes, recording, editing, and thumbnails as a one-person team • using an iPhone and basic lighting, focusing on storytelling over gear • audience demographics in the US, Canada, and UK and what that can mean for CPM • thinking about long-term sustainability, diversification, and potential IRL content • handling failed experiments, pivots, and the mental side of competition • specific improvements that move the needle: pacing and sounding more natural on camera

June 8, 202647 min

Master Packaging Or Get Ignored

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe talk with Sean Cannell from Think Media about what AI is changing on YouTube and why some creators are getting demonetized even when their channels look “successful”. We walk through the practical moves that keep you original, paid, and mentally steady when views dip, policies shift, and burnout hits. • demonetization in the AI era and what “interchangeability” signals to YouTube • building a distinct channel brand even when using AI tools • diversifying revenue so AdSense is not the only lifeline • affiliate marketing as a realistic first income stream • review specific products to earn trust, rank in search, and create long-tail commissions • normal reasons views drop, plus the resilience mindset to recover fast • choosing education vs entertainment to reach full-time faster • beginner mistakes that stall growth, especially titles, thumbnails, and lack of audience research • avoiding the trap of outsourcing your voice and thinking to AI • burnout, health safeguards, and how delegation keeps a business running

June 5, 202642 min

How Dylan Built Millions Of Followers With Better Intros

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe talk with Dylan about turning early doubts into momentum, then building a repeatable short-form style that scales across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We get tactical on intros, retention, and monetization, plus what it really looks like to run a creator career as your own boss. • starting young, handling school pressure, and ignoring noisy opinions • building a repeatable format through voiceover storytelling and idea-based videos • going viral before monetizing and learning how sponsorships actually work • using COVID downtime like a full-time job to accelerate growth • moving from TikTok to YouTube, then using YouTube Shorts to scale fast • why YouTube is more evergreen than other platforms • improving swipe view ratio and skip rate with Instagram trial reels • tightening intros by starting in the action and simplifying setup • balancing short-form output with perfectionism and long-form risk • creator friendships, workflow planning, and setting boundaries for creative energy • three starter lessons: test formats, learn by doing, be intentional with visuals Feel free to hit that subscribe button. I have another video for you right here. So you should watch that one.

June 1, 202646 min

How Jared Owen Builds 3D Videos That Last

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Jared Owen to unpack how a 3D animation channel earns 500M+ views by focusing on evergreen “how it works” topics instead of trend chasing. We dig into his full-time leap, the real time cost of high-end animation, and the systems he is building to ship faster without losing quality. • building 3D “how things work” videos with Blender and a free learning path • finding evergreen topics that keep getting suggested years later • learning from early algorithm wins and avoiding event-based ideas that fade • quitting a stable job with a one-year financial runway and strict budgeting • handling AdSense volatility and deciding when sponsor deals truly fit • grading yourself as a business owner and balancing creation with operations • speeding up production with contractors, better rendering capacity, and automation • using AI for coding tools and research while double-checking every claim • getting NASA-style expert feedback to protect accuracy and credibility • planning videos with thumbnails, retention, and audience expectations in mind

May 29, 202651 min

From Call Of Duty Clips To 15 Million Subscribers

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Jordi “Kwebbelkop” to trace how a teen posting Call Of Duty clips turned into a creator who studies CTR and retention like a sport and now runs YouTube as one department of a larger business. We also unpack his AI detour, the backlash that followed, and why he believes the real winners use AI to unlock new audiences rather than replace the human on camera. •the origin of “Kwebbelkop” and how an old gamertag became a career identity •how early Call Of Duty uploads evolved into tutorials, myth-busting, and viral growth •what his first viral video taught him about demand, packaging, and repeatable patterns •why watch time and click-through rate still drive YouTube distribution •how Skype and Discord creator groups accelerate learning when the feedback is real •the hidden cost of grinding daily uploads and why chaos eventually catches up •building systems that remove you as the bottleneck and make long-term planning possible •why he regrets skipping business strategy and risk assessment early on •his reboot plan for bigger, sponsor-funded videos and a slower upload cadence •the real timeline behind quitting, experimenting with AI, and launching Blue •how he evaluated AI backlash using subscriber loss, brand interest, and audience signals •why AI dubbing is his favourite “adds value” workflow for global channel growth •how health, therapy, and higher standards changed the way he leads and creates •his blunt advice for new creators: post first, then refine the system If you’re listening to this and you’re interested in having a little group of content creators, we have a free Discord. You can join. There’ll be a link in the description and in the show notes.

May 25, 202642 min

How Hafu Go Doubles Views Yearly With Visual Science And Smart AI Workflows

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Hafu Go to unpack how he keeps a channel growing year after year without getting crushed by day-to-day stats. We dig into evergreen strategy, visual-first storytelling, and the AI workflows he uses to speed up research, scripting, and editing without turning videos into soulless slop. • measuring progress year over year to avoid burnout • why evergreen ideas drive long tail views and back catalog traffic • building edutainment by starting with a visual hook • the exploding bubble demo as a perfect science package • using AI for scripts, shot lists, and repeatable templates • keeping a human in the loop so AI outputs stay high quality • automating the biggest time sinks instead of tiny tasks • outsourcing editing by systematizing creative decisions • using AI to analyse thousands of edit notes into a checklist • AI research that pulls videos, splits frames, and organises ideas • why AI shrinks the gap between small teams and big studios • what earns a bigger creator’s attention: proof of consistent improvement • quantity first for beginners to get faster feedback If you like that, you can hit that subscribe button. If that was something that helped you, of course, hit that like button. There's a link in the description below and in the show notes that gives you a special price on that.

May 22, 20261 hr 26 min

Why Viewers Stay When The Stakes Feel Real

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Producer Dan from Deep Pocket Monster to break down why storytelling keeps viewers watching even when they do not care about the topic. We walk through a real video structure and pull out the practical moves that create stakes, emotion and retention. • storytelling as the core YouTube growth skill • treating every video as a gift of time • context plus curiosity as a click formula • showing struggle and risk to build relatability • voiceover-driven structure for unscripted challenges • pattern interrupts through raw moments and pacing • using music cuts and silence to spotlight meaning • external want versus internal need for deeper arcs • opening and closing loops to guide attention • integrating sponsors as helpful characters in the story • reminding viewers of the why in long videos If you want to see some of the stuff that Dan's been working on, Deep Pocket Monster and everything will be linked in the description below.

May 20, 202651 min

Turning Food History Into A YouTube Channel That Grows

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here:https://youtu.be/mS56rgib18AWe talk with Max Miller from Tasting History about the real choices that turned a creative side project into a full-time YouTube career. We dig into niche selection, early distribution, handling critique, and the practical routines that keep the channel sustainable through big spikes and everyday burnout.• building a food history format that feels educational and watchable • moving from theatre and Disney marketing into owning a creative project • finding a niche through personal habits and viewer curiosity • learning production basics fast while keeping gear simple • promoting early videos through Reddit and targeted communities • deciding which critiques improve the work and which to ignore • navigating COVID-era growth and a major garum-driven breakout • understanding monetization swings and staying financially cautious • choosing between returning to Disney and committing to YouTube • working with a small support team while keeping creative control • managing burnout with tighter task lists and realistic priorities • brainstorming a fresh channel concept built around museum artIf you want to YOLO, go over and check out Tasting History with Max Miller.

May 18, 202647 min

What If Growth Is The Thing That Breaks You (ILikeToMakeStuff)

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here:https://youtu.be/mS56rgib18AWe talk with Bob Claggett from I Like To Make Stuff about the real cost of building a long-running YouTube channel, from quitting a day job to getting crushed by overhead when revenue drops. We unpack how he rebuilt his business and creative life by redefining growth, hiring smarter, and using a clear personal compass to avoid burnout.• shifting from software development to hands-on making to stay sane • learning to use analytics without letting metrics steal creative focus • early maker YouTube and how community cross-pollination fueled growth • building videos around teaching and removing “black boxes” for viewers • making the leap with a nine-month deadline and working two full-time jobs • stacking revenue streams with Patreon, sponsorships, merch and YouTube income • using mentorship to navigate sponsorships and business decisions • facing burnout after hiring, buying a building and carrying payroll pressure • downsizing after YouTube revenue dropped and rebuilding a smaller team • separating expansion from true growth and hiring roles that pay for themselves • choosing formats that fit the work instead of chasing shorts and trends • unifying a multi-audience channel around problem solving • handling flops, surprise hits and long-term spikes from culture moments • defining a “compass” for what you want to add to the world If you’re new here, feel free to hit that subscribe button

TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

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YouTube Keeps Testing Features That Change How Viewers Find You

How A Commentary Creator Hit 190K Subscribers In Nine Months With Simple Videos

Master Packaging Or Get Ignored

How Dylan Built Millions Of Followers With Better Intros

How Jared Owen Builds 3D Videos That Last

From Call Of Duty Clips To 15 Million Subscribers

How Hafu Go Doubles Views Yearly With Visual Science And Smart AI Workflows

Why Viewers Stay When The Stakes Feel Real

Turning Food History Into A YouTube Channel That Grows

What If Growth Is The Thing That Breaks You (ILikeToMakeStuff)

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