How To Find YouTube Channels Linking To You

How To Find YouTube Channels Linking To You Image created by Artistly Read on for How To Find YouTube Channels Linking To You. I'm sure a lot of folk out there would love to know how to find YouTube Channels that link to them. If you're one of them, then this post is for you. As I always do these days, I asked vidIQ Can you show me videos that are linking to me? vidIQ's Answer To Finding YouTube Channels Linking To Your Channel That's a great question, Pete, but unfortunately, I don't have a tool that can pull inbound links or referral data showing which external videos are linking to your channel. That kind of data lives in a couple of places I can't directly access: (Oh well, I suppose vidIQ can't answer everything, but at least it came up with some options for helping me top find an answer to How To Find YouTube Channels Linking To You?) Where You CAN Find This 👇 YouTube Studio → Analytics → Reach → Traffic Sources External sources — show websites, apps, or embeds driving traffic to your videosSuggested videos — shows which OTHER creators' videos are recommending yours alongside themEnd screens / Cards — if another creator linked to you via an end screen or card YouTube Studio → Analytics → Reach → Suggested Videos (detailed) This is the goldmine — it shows specific videos that YouTube is pairing with yours in the "Up Next" sidebar Google Search Try searching: "Laughaholics" OR "UCrX1qq57oNWxaKCs4DB46qw" site:youtube.com to find mentions What I Can Do For You 🎯 Pull your traffic source breakdown from your private analytics (views by source) so we can see what percentage comes from suggested, search, browse, etc.Find channels in your niche that might be good collaboration targets Want me to pull your traffic analytics so we can at least see where your views are coming from? That'll tell us how much referral traffic you're getting, even if I can't pinpoint the exact linking videos. vidIQ is a wealth of information, and I can safely say it's one of my most used tools. Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, which I’ve put together. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that showcases a small portion of what Artistly is capable of. Because of Artistly, I never have to worry about getting caught using copyrighted images.

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The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works 🎯

The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works I've often wondered about The Truth About Clickbait: What Actually Works. Should I be using clickbait? Will it help my channel? I've never used it because I'm not one to lead my viewers on or to trick them into watching my videos. I decided to ask vidIQ to see what it would recommend. My question was; "Is it a good idea to use clickbait in your headings and thumbnails?" And, here is Here's the deal: clickbait exists on a spectrum, and understanding the difference between misleading clickbait and curiosity-driven packaging is crucial for your comedy channel's growth. The Two Types of Clickbait Image created with Artistly ❌ Misleading Clickbait (Avoid This) Promises jokes or stories not delivered in your video Shows reactions or scenarios that don't actually appear Uses exaggerated claims about joke quality Creates false urgency or scarcity âś… Curiosity-Driven Packaging (Use This) Accurately previews your joke without revealing the punchline Shows genuine expressions that match your video's energy Highlights relatable scenarios your Aussie audience recognizes Delivers on the promise made in the title and thumbnail Why This Matters for Your Channel Research shows misleading clickbait can boost your CTR by 30%+ initially, but here's the catch: YouTube's algorithm in 2025 prioritizes watch time and retention over clicks alone. When viewers feel deceived, they: Leave quickly (killing your retention) Click "Not Interested" (reducing recommendations) Lose trust in your channel (hurting long-term growth) For a comedy channel like yours with 1,300 subscribers, building trust is more valuable than temporary CTR spikes. Your Winning Formula 🎭 For Titles: Lead with the setup, not the punchline: "This Bloke Walked Into A Bar With A Kangaroo" âś“ Avoid vague clickbait: "You Won't Believe What Happened Next" âś— Use specific, intriguing premises that accurately preview the joke For Thumbnails: Show your genuine Pete expressions matching the video's energy Add bold text highlighting the joke category or setup Include visual elements from the actual content Maintain consistent branding so viewers trust your packaging The Bottom Line Use bold, curiosity-driven packaging that accurately represents your content. Successful comedy channels grow by creating pattern interrupts that spark curiosity without deception. Your goal: make viewers think "I need to hear this joke" while ensuring they're never disappointed when they click. Want me to analyze some of your recent videos to see how your current titles and thumbnails are performing? I can give you specific suggestions for improvement! đź“Š Other Topics To Keep You Entertained My Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy was also created by my vidIQ AI Assistant. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, which I’ve put together. Another post that may interest you is A/B Testing Thumbnails for Your Channel Exposed. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that showcases a small portion of what Artistly is capable of. Because of Artistly, I never have to worry…

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Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy

Best YouTube Optimisation Strategy I decided to ask vidIQ for the best YouTube optimisation strategy for my channel. The actual question I asked my vidIQ AI Assistant was: "Is it worth changing titles, thumbnails, and tags? If so, how long should you wait before doing so?" This was my reply. Your Channel Optimization Strategy đź“Š Absolutely worth it when done strategically! Your channel data reveals some fascinating insights that make optimization particularly valuable right now. Image created with Artistly Your Current Performance Reality Your October views dropped 78% compared to September (2,771 vs 12,941 views), but here's the interesting part - your packaging quality is actually excellent. Your title scores range from 82-97 and thumbnail scores hit 86-100 for longform content. This performance drop likely stems from external factors rather than poor packaging. (Surprisingly I've thought about this on several occasions and it's nice to know that I shouldn't be too worried when there is a drop every now and again because there are times when no matter what you do YouTubes algorithms have their own idea) Prime Candidates for Optimization Looking at your recent uploads, videos like Arrogant Lawyer Gets BRUTAL Hospital Revenge and The Scariest Halloween Poem Ever Written are averaging only 1.5-1.89 views per day - perfect candidates for strategic changes. Meanwhile, your shorts like This Priest’s First Funeral Will Have You in Stitches! achieved 1,268 views, showing your content resonates when packaged right. (I like how vidIQ gives suggestions in what I should do) Timing Your Changes ⏰ ElementWait TimeTesting PeriodRisk LevelThumbnails24 hours minimum3-4 days between changesLow risk, high rewardTitles5 days minimum7 days per testMedium riskTags3 hours minimumOngoing monitoringLow impact Strategic Implementation Start with thumbnails - they're your safest bet with highest potential impact Change ONE element at a time to isolate what's working Monitor for 3-7 days after each change before making another Use your strong-performing content as templates - analyze what made that priest funeral video work so well When NOT to Change Don't touch videos that are already performing well relative to your channel average. Your high optimize scores suggest your packaging fundamentals are solid. Useful Optimisation Strategy I hope you found this optimisation strategy useful. If you did, please let me know in the comments below. Other Topics To Keep You Entertained How To Stand Out On YouTube is a post you may find interesting.. Are you wondering about the importance of hashtags? This is the post for you. And finally, some of my YouTube Tips posts, that I’ve put together. I also have another brilliant AI app that I use to create all my images called Artistly. Is Artistly AI Worth Your Money? Honest Review is a video that shows a little of what Artistly is capable of. Since using Artistly I don’t have to worry about Because of Artistly I never have to worry about getting caught out using copyright images.

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