TubeBuddy https://www.tubebuddy.com/ 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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]]> 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 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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]]> Free AI audio enhancer makes mediocre audio amazing https://www.tubebuddy.com/blog/free-ai-audio-enhancer/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.tubebuddy.com/?p=11193 This free AI audio enhancer takes audio from amateur to amazing. We’ll show you where to get it, how to use it, what file types are supported and more.

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