What is Create?
In the ever-evolving world of YouTube content creation, staying ahead of the curve and engaging your audience with relevant and captivating content is key to success. vidIQ introduces the "Create" feature, designed to keep creators at the forefront of emerging trends and audience interests. Think of Create as an expert production team that will help with every part of the brainstorming process - from initial concept to thumbnail to script. Whether you're starting with a spark of an idea or looking for that final creative touch, Create is your go-to for ideas that get results.
How to get started with Create:
If you're using a computer: First, log in to your vidIQ account. Once you're in, you'll see a "Create" section on the left bar of your screen where the other vidIQ tools are.
Pro tip: If you want to go straight to it, you can also follow this link here: https://app.vidiq.com/create.
If you're on your phone: Open the vidIQ mobile app, and you'll see a "Create" section on the bar at the bottom of your screen.
Topic of the Day
At the top of the Create page, you will find the "Topic of the Day" to spark your creativity. It's the perfect daily dose of inspiration, especially if you're short on time but eager for a great idea for your next top-performing video. Click "Preview this Topic" to explore the concept further and begin crafting your video Blueprint.
Blueprints
You will find the saved blueprints just below the "Topic of the Day" module. We have a full article on how to use them and we go into more detail here: Create with Blueprint.
Saved Daily Ideas
Now, your top saved ideas are seamlessly incorporated into your Create feed. You can glimpse your four latest ideas just below the "Topic of the Day" segment and use them to create a Blueprint.
However, by selecting "View All," you gain access to your entire collection of saved ideas, with the option to save even more that grab your attention or use them for inspiration for your next Blueprint.
Breakdown of all the Modules
The rest of your Create page will be filled with more topics, modules, and content inspiration, making it a perfect place to start brainstorming ideas for your next viral video.
Each module displays four results; some present brand-new topic opportunities and some highlight current high-performing videos from which you can draw inspiration.
Once you find the one that sparks your interest the most, click on 'Preview' to explore the concept further and begin crafting your video Blueprint.
Here is a bit more information on each module inside Create:
Please note that the sections "Evergreen Videos," "Content Gaps," "Videos Sending You Traffic," and "Answer Your Audience" are only available on our paid plans: Pro, Boost, and 1-on-1 Coaching.
Start From Your Idea: Enter a topic, title, or idea to generate a precise content idea of your own.
Jump on Emerging Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest trends in your niche.
Answer Your Audience: The module delves into your comments section to find audience requests and questions, helping you tailor your content to viewer curiosity and improving community engagement.
Reinvent Viral Videos: Highlights viral videos with an "outlier score," guiding you on audience preferences and successful content strategies.
More Topics for You: This one explores additional topics in your niche, similar to "Topic of the Day," for expanded content ideas.
Create Evergreen Content: Uncover timeless video ideas that continue to attract views in your niche over time.
Ty Out Top Search Terms: Identify the most searched keywords in your niche to create highly sought-after content.
Fill Content Gaps: Discover topics with high demand but low competition, allowing you to fill these gaps and capture audience attention.
Double Down on Your Top Videos: Review one of your top-performing videos and get suggestions for creating follow-up videos or related content.
Videos Sending You Traffic: Find out which YouTube videos recommend your content and analyze your audience's viewing paths to create similar content.
Not seeing all the modules?
Our platform customizes your experience based on the specific data from your YouTube channel, and sometimes, you might notice that certain sections, like "Answer Your Audience," aren't visible on your dashboard. If there's not enough data for vidIQ to generate actionable suggestions (for instance, if your videos haven't received any comments—vidIQ hides that section). This ensures that you only see modules that can provide meaningful insights and actions.
The good news is that as your channel grows and gathers more data (such as comments), these insights will become available to you, unlocking new opportunities for your next viral video!
Do you see an Empty Create Page?
If you've arrived at the "Create" page, but don't see any suggestions, it's likely due to one of the following reasons:
1. A New Channel with Limited Content: "Create" thrives on data to provide personalized suggestions. If your channel is new or the content is still limited to a few videos, we may need more details to tailor these ideas to your niche and content style.
This is an easy fix: Add the topics once prompted on the Create page to tell us more about your channel's focus. You'll see options like Gaming, Business & Finance, Education, and more. You can choose or add what fits best to unlock suggestions that resonate with your creative spark.
You will also have an option to "Fine Tune Feed" once per day to improve our suggestions even further:
2. Authentication Error: If you encounter a message that says, "Oops, we are in trouble," it's often a channel authentication issue. Reconnecting your channel is a simple solution. There are easy-to-follow steps to re-authenticate and get back on track.
