Do you need VidIQ or TubeBuddy to grow on YouTube?

Summary

In this video, YouTube creators Eddie from Field Guide to DIY and Kevin Colby discuss the necessity of tools like TubeBuddy and VidIQ for YouTube growth. They share their experiences with these tools, highlighting features like keyword research, AI-generated titles, and thumbnail A/B testing. While acknowledging the benefits, they question if these tools are essential for channel growth, suggesting that similar information can be found elsewhere for free. The video also features a sponsored segment on Riverside, a platform for easy video recording and editing.

Takeaways

• 😀 TubeBuddy and VidIQ are two popular YouTube growth and optimization tools discussed in the video.
• 🔍 VidIQ offers keyword suggestions and the ability to drill down for more specific recommendations, which can be both helpful and overwhelming with data.
• 📊 TubeBuddy provides search volume and competition data, including a bar graph for keyword success, though some find the weighted search volume feature gimmicky.
• 🛑 Both tools have features that can be useful for YouTube growth, but they may not be essential for everyone, as similar information can be found elsewhere for free.
• 🎨 TubeBuddy's A/B testing for thumbnails is a premium feature that has shown surprising results, sometimes favoring thumbnails different from the creator's initial choice.
• 🔄 TubeBuddy's find and replace feature is a time-saver for updating links or mentions across multiple videos.
• 📝 VidIQ's daily video ideas can be hit or miss, sometimes suggesting topics that are irrelevant or already covered by the channel.
• 📉 VidIQ's coaching service, which involves being assigned a coach, was met with skepticism due to concerns about the value and relevance of the coaching provided.
• 💡 Both tools offer features that can streamline the video creation process, such as custom description defaults in TubeBuddy.
• 📉 The speaker believes that while the tools have useful features, they are not a must-have for growing a YouTube channel, emphasizing that content quality is paramount.
• 🔗 Links to both TubeBuddy and VidIQ are provided for viewers to explore and decide for themselves if the tools are worth the investment.

Q & A

What are the two main YouTube growth and optimization tools discussed in the script?

The two main YouTube growth and optimization tools discussed are TubeBuddy and vidIQ.

What is one feature of vidIQ that allows users to find video ideas related to their search?

vidIQ has a feature that provides recommended video ideas when users start typing a topic, such as 'cordless drill', and it gives a list of related ideas to choose from.

How does TubeBuddy's search volume and competition feature work?

TubeBuddy's search volume and competition feature provides a bar graph indicating the potential success of a keyword or phrase based on its search volume and competition level.

What is the 'speedometer' feature in TubeBuddy and what does it represent?

The 'speedometer' in TubeBuddy represents the balance between search volume and competition for a keyword or phrase, with the goal of finding keywords that are highly searched but have low competition.

What does the speaker find overwhelming about vidIQ?

The speaker finds vidIQ overwhelming due to the amount of data and options available, making it difficult to know where to start.

What is the issue the speaker has with the daily ideas feature on vidIQ?

The issue is that the daily ideas feature sometimes suggests topics that are not relevant to the speaker's channel or are not well-suited, leading to 'false positives'.

What is the AB testing feature on TubeBuddy and which version includes it?

The AB testing feature on TubeBuddy allows users to test different thumbnails to see which one performs better in terms of clicks and watch time. This feature is only available in the premium version.

What is the 'find and replace' feature in TubeBuddy and how does it save time?

The 'find and replace' feature in TubeBuddy allows users to quickly update links or text across multiple videos, such as changing a newsletter hosting platform, which saves time by avoiding manual updates.

What is the purpose of the 'multiple custom description defaults' feature in TubeBuddy?

The 'multiple custom description defaults' feature allows users to create different default descriptions for different types of content, making it easier to upload videos with consistent and relevant descriptions.

What is Riverside and how was it used in the creation of the video?

Riverside is a platform for recording, editing, and publishing videos. It was used to conduct the interview between Eddie and Kevin in the script.

What is the speaker's opinion on the necessity of vidIQ and TubeBuddy for growing a YouTube channel?

The speaker believes that while vidIQ and TubeBuddy have useful features, they are not must-have tools for growing a YouTube channel, as the same information can be found elsewhere for less money or for free.