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StrategyAugust 19, 20268 min read

YouTube Algorithm Changes 2026: What Creators Need to Know

The complete guide to 2026 YouTube algorithm updates and how to optimize your content for better reach and engagement using TubeAnalytics data.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMarch 29, 2026Updated Aug 14, 20268 min read

YouTube Trending Topics: 7 Tools to Find Ideas in 2026

Find rising YouTube topics with Studio Trends, Google Trends, competitor signals, and practical validation steps.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyApril 7, 2026Updated Aug 14, 20268 min read

Is Social Blade Accurate? YouTube Revenue Estimates Tested (2026)

Is Social Blade accurate for YouTube earnings? See how public views and CPM assumptions differ from real RPM, and when to use authenticated revenue data.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMarch 24, 2026Updated Aug 14, 20268 min read

Social Blade vs YouTube Analytics: Free Estimates vs Real Data

Compare Social Blade's public estimates with authenticated analytics for RPM, CPM, retention, competitors, and reporting.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyApril 12, 2026Updated Aug 13, 202610 min

Advanced analytics for professional video influencers

Advanced analytics for professional video influencers analysis can help you make clearer decisions from your YouTube data and prioritize the next change.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMay 29, 2026Updated Aug 13, 202610 min read

AI YouTube Growth Strategy

AI-powered tools can elevate your YouTube content strategy, drive channel growth, and improve monetization opportunities.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMay 29, 2026Updated Aug 13, 202610 min read

AI Content Topic Discovery

AI Content Topic Discovery can help you make better YouTube decisions from real channel data and avoid guesswork before you publish the next video.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMay 24, 2026Updated Aug 13, 20267 min read

AI Workflow for YouTube Series

AI Workflow for YouTube Series can help you make better YouTube decisions from real channel data and avoid guesswork before you publish the next video.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMarch 22, 2026Updated Aug 13, 202610 min read

Paid YouTube Analytics Tools: When They Are Worth It

Paid YouTube analytics tools are worth the money for established creators — and largely unnecessary for beginners. Here is the exact threshold that

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyMarch 22, 2026Updated Aug 13, 20268 min read

Best AI Tools for YouTube Video Ideas in 2026

Use AI tools to generate video ideas faster, then filter them through audience fit, demand, and production feasibility.

Mike Holp, Founder of TubeAnalytics at TubeAnalytics

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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
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