Do You Know ?: Level Up in 2026: The Top vidIQ Picks of 2025, Part 2

Creator-proven frameworks to grow views & watch time

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We're continuing our holiday reading list from vidIQ

Advanced YouTube Analytics That Most Creators Overlook

Most creators think they're "using analytics," but they're really just glancing at the basics. In this week's post, Jay breaks down the advanced YouTube metrics that actually move the needle - from hidden traffic sources and retention curves to revenue drivers most people ignore. If you're serious about growing this year, this is the data deep-dive to bookmark.

Read: The advanced analytics guide

Outdoor Boys Came Out of Retirement to Help a Friend

Outdoor Boys creator Luke Nichols had already retired from his 18M-subscriber channel because of burnout. But when his friend Steven from MyLifeOutdoors needed help - his wife is undergoing treatment for aggressive breast cancer while they raise four kids - Luke picked up the camera again. He filmed a full camping video and gave it to Steven to publish on his channel, so Steven can focus on his family while the audience keeps supporting them.

Read & support Steven's family

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Write Titles That Get Clicks & Rank

With 70% of YouTube views coming from Browse and Suggested feeds (not search), the Title Flip Framework reveals how to dominate both worlds: start with curiosity-driven titles that capture this massive traffic source, then flip to keywords for lasting search visibility.

Read: the title flip framework

More From 2025

Small YouTubers have a secret advantage (and here's how to keep it)

Those first 100 videos when "nobody's watching"? That's actually when magic happens. Rob explains why creative freedom beats perfection - no matter your channel size.

Watch: The Growth Paradox

"Why would anyone watch me?" - The question killing your channel

Spoiler: Every successful creator asked this. The difference? They posted anyway. We reveal why your "mistakes" are actually what viewers want to see.

Watch: Beat Imposter Syndrome

How To Get Your Viewers to Become Members

New to channel memberships on YouTube? You're not alone-and we've got real talk on how to overcome imposter syndrome and start promoting with confidence.

Watch: 7 ways to grow memberships

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