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New6 min read
Average YouTube Views Per Video: How to Calculate and Compare
Calculate average YouTube views per video by dividing total views by the number of videos in the same cohort and time window. For example, 50,000 views across five comparable videos equals 10,000 average views per video. Also report the median and a fixed first-7-day or first-30-day window because one viral upload can distort a lifetime benchmark.
New8 min read
Best Apps for Tracking YouTube Performance
YouTube Studio is the best free app for official first-party channel metrics. TubeAnalytics fits authenticated revenue, retention, competitor, and reporting workflows, while vidIQ and TubeBuddy focus on research, SEO, and channel operations. For competitor research, separate public observations from private channel results. Choose the smallest app stack that improves one defined publishing or reporting decision, then verify it against your baseline.
New9 min read
Best YouTube Revenue Tracking Tools Beyond Studio
The best tools to track YouTube revenue beyond Studio serve different purposes: YouTube Studio remains the first-party source for an owned channel's estimated revenue, RPM, and playback-based CPM; TubeAnalytics organizes that authorized data by video and decision context; and public tools such as Social Blade provide directional competitor estimates. No public tool can verify another channel's private RPM, memberships, sponsorships, or final earnings.
New9 min
TubeBuddy vs vidIQ: Which YouTube Tool Is Better in 2026?
TubeBuddy is the better fit for upload workflow, bulk metadata, and packaging tasks, while vidIQ is the better fit for keyword research, trend discovery, and topic research. YouTube Studio remains the first-party source for your own channel metrics. Choose the tool that matches your next decision rather than treating either browser extension as a replacement for Studio.
New9 min read
Best AI Tools for YouTube Creators in 2026 (With Analytics Integration)
The top AI YouTube tools in 2026 are TubeBuddy AI (scripts), Thumblytics (thumbnails), and TubeAnalytics' AI Insights for data-driven decisions. Our tests show creators using AI tools with TubeAnalytics integration see 28% faster content improvement cycles.
New6 min read
Gaming Channel RPM Benchmarks: What Top Creators Earn in 2026
Gaming channel RPM averages $2.10 in 2026, with FPS creators earning $2.80+ and mobile gaming at $1.40. TubeAnalytics data shows gaming channels using mid-roll optimization earn 37% more than those relying solely on pre-roll ads.
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Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Algorithm Guide: How Recommendations, Search, and Shorts Actually Work
A complete guide to the YouTube algorithm in 2026 covering attention depth, session contribution, and viewer satisfaction signals.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Channel Audit Framework: A Step-by-Step Diagnostic System
A systematic framework for auditing your YouTube channel's performance across content, analytics, SEO, and monetization.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Content Repurposing Strategy: Maximize Every Video Across Platforms
How to repurpose YouTube content for other platforms while tracking what drives the best cross-platform results.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Cross-Platform Analytics: Measuring YouTube Against Instagram and TikTok
How to measure YouTube performance in context against Instagram and TikTok across reach, engagement, monetization, and audience behavior.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube RPM Optimization: Data-Driven Strategies to Maximize Revenue Per Mille
Data-driven strategies to increase your YouTube RPM through audience targeting, content strategy, and seasonal optimization.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Brand Deals and Sponsorship Analytics: Measuring ROI for Creators
How to track, measure, and optimize brand deal and sponsorship performance on YouTube using analytics.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Shorts Strategy Guide: Growth, Monetization, and Analytics
A comprehensive guide to YouTube Shorts strategy covering the Shorts algorithm, monetization options, and analytics for growth.
Creator Tools8 min read
YouTube Creator Analytics Workflow: Building a Data-Driven Content System
How to build a repeatable analytics workflow that turns YouTube data into better content decisions at every stage of production.
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Creator ToolsUpdated Aug 13, 20268 min read
How to Recover From a YouTube Algorithm Update
Use a diagnostic workflow to separate packaging, retention, and topic issues after a traffic drop.
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
Competitor AnalysisUpdated Aug 13, 20264 min read
How to See YouTube Analytics for Other Channels (Free and Legal)
See what YouTube analytics for other channels can show for free, which metrics are public, and where private-data access begins.
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
GuidesUpdated Aug 13, 202610 min read
How to See, Check and View Your YouTube Subscribers
See public recent subscribers, check subscriber gains by video, and understand why private subscribers remain hidden in YouTube Studio and third-party tools.
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
GuidesUpdated Aug 13, 202611 min read
How to Start a YouTube Channel in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Start a YouTube channel from scratch: pick a niche, set up your channel, publish your first video, and grow subscribers. A step-by-step 2026 guide for beginners.
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyUpdated Aug 13, 20267 min read
Track Competitor YouTube Upload Schedules
Track Competitor YouTube Upload Schedules can help you make better YouTube decisions from real channel data and avoid guesswork before you publish the next...
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyUpdated Aug 13, 20265 min read
How to use YouTube analytics to find video ideas
Using YouTube Analytics to find video ideas is a data-driven approach that can help you tailor your content to what your audience wants. Here’s a step
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
Creator ToolsUpdated Aug 13, 20268 min read
How to Use YouTube Analytics to Grow Faster
Turn analytics into a weekly growth system. Use TubeAnalytics to see whether the workflow improves weekly growth actions completed.
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyUpdated Aug 13, 20265 min read
How to use YouTube analytics to grow your channel
Using YouTube Analytics effectively can provide valuable insights to help you grow your channel. Here are actionable steps to leverage data for growth
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
StrategyUpdated Aug 13, 20265 min read
How to use YouTube analytics to improve video titles and thumbnails
Improving video titles and thumbnails using YouTube Analytics involves analyzing data to understand what resonates with your audience and optimizing c
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Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
AnalyticsUpdated Aug 13, 20268 min
Long-Term vs Short-Term Content
Side-by-side comparison of Long-Term vs Short-Term Content can help you choose the option that fits your workflow.
Author
Mike Holp•Founder of TubeAnalytics
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