Optimize Your YouTube Revenue with VidIQ

Maximize your YouTube earnings with VidIQ, an essential tool to optimize video performance and monetization.

Optimize Your YouTube Revenue with VidIQ
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If you are looking to boost your YouTube channel and increase your revenue, keyword optimization is one of keys to success.

But how do you find your way around in this jungle of YouTube SEO ? The answer is simple: by relying on the power of AI with vidIQ!

This new generation artificial intelligence tool will literally revolutionize the way you approach keywords on YouTube.

With its real-time data and highly personalized recommendations, vidIQ guides you step-by-step to create titles, descriptions, and tags that will boost your reach and your revenue.

From finding the right keywords to analyzing performance, follow the guide to boost your YouTube channel!

Why use vidIQ?

Before getting to the heart of the matter, let's recall the 3 advantages that make vidIQ a must of a YouTube strategy:

  1. Find them best keyword opportunities for your niche with accurate data on potential and competition
  2. Study the best techniques for the most efficient videoss on your themes to inspire your own content
  3. Track and analyze the performance of your videos in real time to continuously adjust your strategy

By applying these principles with VidIQ's powerful tools, it's mathematical: your visibility and your revenue will skyrocket.

Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

1. Create your vidIQ account in a few clicks

To start using VidIQ and optimize your YouTube channel, the first step is to create your account.

VIDIQ homepage

Here's how to do it step-by-step:

  • Go to the official website of VidIQ
  • At the top right of the home page, click on the” buttonSign Up
  • In the window that opens, you have two options:
    • Click on”Sign Up with Google“to register directly with your Google account associated with YouTube (recommended for easy syncing)
    • Fill out the form with your email, password, and username
Sign In VIDIQ
  • If you have chosen to register via the form, click on the “Sign Up” button at the bottom
  • Confirm your email address by clicking on the link received in your inbox
  • Once your email is confirmed, log in to vidIQ with your login details
  • Connect VidIQ with your YouTube channel
Link your channel VIDIQ
Content strategy analysis by VIDIQ

Let VidIQ's AI analyze your current channel and then answer the questions so that the tool optimizes the best content strategy for you.

  • Click on”Continue“at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions to set up your account and answer a few questions about your YouTube channel.
Setting up VIDIQ
niche selection on VIDIQ
  • Choose the account level that works best for you. You can Go for the free version to get started, to do this click on”Start for free“then upgrade to a paid plan later to unlock more features.
payment plan on VIDIQ

And that's it, your vidIQ account is created!

You can now access your dashboard and start exploring all the features of the tool to optimize your YouTube channel.

To give you live analytics on YouTube, download the Chrome extension which will be of great help to you:

VIDIQ chrome extension

2. Identify the most effective keywords

First crucial step: find the most strategic keywords for your content.

Here's how to do it with vidIQ:

  1. Open the keyword search window
  2. Enter a few queries related to your niche and the topics of your videos
  3. Analyze the metrics provided by vidIQ for each keyword: search volume, competition, potential revenue...
  4. Identify keywords with good potential (high demand) and a simple or moderate competition few “big chains” positioned)
rating and ranking of keywords on VIDIQ

The golden tip: target specific keywords (called “long tail”) that will stick as close as possible to the search intentions of your audience.

You'll have less competition and a better chance of ranking!

3. Analyze the best performing videos

Now that you have a short list of promising keywords, head over to the “Competitors” tab in VidIQ to analyze the recipes for the best performing videos on the platform:

  1. In the search field, enter one of the keywords identified in step 1
  2. Check out the videos that appear at the top of the results for this keyword
  3. For each one, click on the vidIQ icon for full stats : number of views, likes, comments, estimated earnings...
  4. Analyze the elements that contribute to the success of these videos: title, thumbnail, description, tags, format, duration, editing...
Competitor analysis on VIDIQ
Source: VIDIQ

The aim is not to copy, but to be inspired by the ingredients that work in your niche.

By adapting them, you are putting all the chances on your side to create videos with high potential.

4. Optimize titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails with AI

You have your winning keywords and your inspirations, it's time to start creating!

Here's how to optimize every element of your videos with vidIQ and sound AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT but for your videos:

Chatbot AI from VIDIQ

Headlines: the key to attracting attention

  1. Integrate your main keyword in a natural and impactful way
  2. Respect the best practices recalled by vidIQ: optimal length, emojis...
  3. Think of your title as a “clickbait” effect (without falling into a “putaclic” effect): your goal is to generate as many clicks as possible
  4. Use the VidIQ AI title generator by entering your keyword and theme to get suggestions.

Descriptions: to feed the algorithm and your audience

  1. Put your main keyword in the first few lines again
  2. Take advantage of the space available to precisely describe the content of your video, always by sliding in a few related keywords
  3. Add links to your other videos, playlists, social networks... The description allows you to create rebounds and engagement
  4. End with a strong call to action to encourage likes, comments and subscriptions to encourage likes, comments and subscriptions, boost your reach and future earnings!

Tags: details on the content

  1. Add a dozen tags to complete your title and description
  2. Mix generic tags (e.g. “tourism Paris”) and more specific tags (e.g. “visit Eiffel Tower”)
  3. Use the vidIQ tag suggestion tool: enter your keyword and let the AI complete it
best video tags on VIDIQ

Thumbnails: to stand out visually

  1. Use the VidIQ A here too: upload a screenshot of your video and let the AI create thumbnails “that click” based on your keyword, with the right dimensions
  2. Respect your visual identity (graphic charter, color codes...) to allow your audience to identify you at first glance
  3. Pass on the promise of your title by Enhancing the visual with superimposed text

By taking care of the pillars of optimization in this way On-page YouTube, while capitalizing on the strength of targeted keywords, you are ready to reap a maximum of views, interactions and of course income!

5. Measuring for better success

The last crucial step in which the analytical power of VidIQ works wonders: monitoring and analyzing the performance of your videos.

To do this, nothing could be simpler. Go to the” tabAnalytics“by vidIQ to visualize all the key data:

  • Number of views, viewing time...
  • Engagement rate: likes, dislikes, comments, shares, playlist additions...
  • Demographics of your audience: age, gender, geolocation...
  • Source of traffic: YouTube, Google, suggestions...
  • Estimated revenue generated by video
Youtube video performance with VIDIQ

Your mission now is to identify the videos that outperform through keyword optimization.

By analyzing what works, you will discover the most effective combinations of keywords, formats and content to use.

Conversely, identify areas for improvement on less viewed and engaging videos. VidIQ allows you to easily edit key elements (title, description, tags) to improve the potential.

It is by continuously measuring and adapting that you will stay one step ahead.

Today, an approach based on data and AI is the secret to success on YouTube.

FAQs

What is vidIQ?

vidIQ is an optimization tool for YouTube that helps creators improve their rankings, analyze their performance, and grow their channel.

How does vidIQ help optimize videos?

vidIQ provides keyword suggestions, trend data, tips for titles and descriptions, and information on the performance of competitor videos.

How much does VidIQ cost?

VidIQ offers a free plan with limited features, as well as paid plans ranging from $7.50 to $39 per month depending on the needs and the number of YouTube accounts managed.

What are the alternatives to vidIQ?

The main alternatives to VidIQ include TubeBuddy, Morning Fame, and YouTube Studio, each with their own strengths and weaknesses depending on the specific needs of creators.

Conclusion

As you can see, keyword optimization on YouTube is not easy. But by relying on a powerful tool like VidIQ, you are putting all the chances on your side to identify the best opportunities and make the most of them.

Beyond the keywords, remember the logic behind this tutorial: analyze, optimize, measure, adjust... it is the virtuous loop that will make your YouTube channel and your income take off.

VidIQ's AI features will help you every step of the way, but you are the one who remains the real driver of your growth!

With vidIQ in your arsenal, growth is waiting for you.

Do you need help? Create an account and access all their tutorial videos easily to use the platform and optimize your strategy.

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