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Notes on growing
on YouTube.

Playbooks, data teardowns and product notes from the team reverse-engineering what wins on YouTube.

Latest August 22, 2026

Why Kurzgesagt Gets So Many Returning Viewers

Kurzgesagt uploads just twice a month yet keeps 25.4M subscribers coming back for more. Here's the exact retention system behind it, backed by data — and how any creator can borrow it.

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The Ultimate YouTube Publishing Checklist

Want your videos to rank higher? Discover the ultimate YouTube publishing checklist. Learn the exact SEO and upload steps to guarantee your content gets seen.

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August 1, 2026

The Most Common Words in Viral Titles

Want to skyrocket your YouTube views? Discover the top 5 most common words in viral titles to boost your CTR today.

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July 24, 2026

How Much Money Does YouTube Really Pay?

Discover how much YouTube pays per 1,000 views in 2026. Compare RPM vs CPM, long-form vs Shorts earnings, and top-paying niches with updated data.

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July 19, 2026

How Long Does It Really Take to Grow on YouTube? (2026 Roadmap)

A realistic, month-by-month roadmap for how long it actually takes to grow a YouTube channel from 0 subscribers — with real data, monetization milestones, and what to do at each stage.

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July 16, 2026

Why Most YouTube Analytics Are Useless

Are you tracking the right YouTube analytics? Stop obsessing over vanity metrics like raw views and learn to use CTR and retention to engineer real channel growth.

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July 13, 2026

Biggest Mistakes Small YouTubers Make (And How to Fix Them)

Struggling to get views? Discover the biggest mistakes small YouTubers make and learn actionable fixes to beat the algorithm and grow your channel.

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July 12, 2026

The Hidden Signals YouTube Uses to Recommend Videos

Stop guessing how the YouTube algorithm works. Uncover the hidden signals YouTube uses to recommend videos and learn actionable tips to grow your channel.

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