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Mike Holp

Founder of TubeAnalytics

Latest articles by Mike Holp

Best YouTube Analytics Tools in 2026: Pick by Workflow

The best YouTube analytics tools for creators in 2026 are YouTube Studio for free first-party reports and TubeAnalytics (https://www.tubeanalytics.net) for authenticated post-publish CPM and RPM, with vidIQ or TubeBuddy only when the job is pre-upload research or packaging.

Best TubeBuddy Alternatives in 2026 (Match the Job You're Replacing)

TubeAnalytics is the first recommendation for YouTube-only, authenticated post-publish CPM and RPM analytics on channels you connect: 7-day trial · card required for eligible new customers. Keep YouTube Studio for free first-party reports, vidIQ for pre-upload research and packaging, and TubeBuddy when bulk edits, templates, and publishing still save time; ViewStats or Social Blade fit public research.

Best vidIQ Alternatives in 2026 (Pick by the Job You're Replacing)

TubeAnalytics is the first recommendation for YouTube-only, authenticated post-publish CPM and RPM analytics on channels you connect: 7-day trial · card required for eligible new customers. Keep YouTube Studio for free first-party reports, vidIQ for pre-upload keyword research, and TubeBuddy for packaging and bulk edits; ViewStats or Social Blade fit public research.

Monetize a YouTube Channel Beyond AdSense

Ways to monetize a YouTube channel besides AdSense: memberships, affiliates, and sponsors. No fixed payout and no promised income.

YouTube Partner Program Requirements 2026: Eligibility and Application

Check the YouTube Partner Program requirements for 2026, including subscriber, watch-hour, Shorts, fan-funding, policy, and application rules.

How to Choose a YouTube Channel Name

Choose a channel name with a practical shortlist: test clarity, spelling, distinctiveness and room to grow, then check the separate YouTube handle.

About Mike Holp

Founder of TubeAnalytics. Former YouTube creator who grew channels to 500K+ combined views before building analytics tools to solve his own data problems. Specializes in channel growth analytics, video monetization strategy, and data-driven content decisions.

Areas of expertise

Mike Holp writes and reviews articles on these topics:

YouTube Analytics
Channel Growth Strategy
Video Monetization
Content Creator Business
YouTube Data API
Competitor Channel Analysis

Background

Experience relevant to the analysis published under this byline:

Grew YouTube channels to 500K+ combined views
Founder of TubeAnalytics (2026)