MyVidLogPractical guides on YouTube packaging, testing and growth.
Stop guessing. Here's how to calculate a realistic predicted monetization date for your channel from your subscriber and watch-hour pace — and the rolling-365-day catch most creators miss.
2026-08-12 · 6 min read
YouTube is doubling the watch-hours requirement for monetization from 4,000 to 8,000 on 1 February 2027. What it means for channels that are already monetized, almost there, or just starting out.
2026-08-12 · 5 min read
Your analytics say 1,000 watch hours but Studio's monetization tab says 500? Nothing is broken. Here's what counts as valid public watch hours — and what quietly doesn't.
2026-08-12 · 5 min read
vidIQ helps you plan videos with keyword research. MyVidLog tracks what happens after you hit publish — every title and thumbnail change tied to your views, plus badges and a rival league that make growing a channel fun.
2026-08-02 · 6 min read
Changed a thumbnail and watched views fall off a cliff? Here's what actually happens inside YouTube when you swap a thumbnail, and how to tell a real drop from normal noise.
2026-07-27 · 6 min read
You don't need YouTube's built-in Test & Compare to run meaningful title and thumbnail experiments. A practical sequential-testing method any channel can use today.
2026-07-27 · 7 min read
Refreshing old thumbnails can revive dead videos — or kill performing ones. When to update, when to leave well alone, and how to spot which videos deserve a refresh.
2026-07-27 · 5 min read