Creators
Tomas Pollen Stavik: 4 Lessons on How to Make Cinematic Videos on a Budget
You don't need expensive gear to make a cinematic short film. Instead it takes the right mindset, a simple kit, and a willingness to kill your darlings.
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Creator News
New YouTube and Meta updates aim to reduce deepfakes and reward original content
These changes are a big step towards protecting the identity of real creators and making it harder for low-effort reposts to gain traction.
Guides
YouTube Watch Time: How to Reach 4,000 Hours and Monetize Your Content
Unlock more views and extra ad revenue for your content by learning what YouTube watch time is and following steps to help you can increase it.
Creator Questions
Are AI thumbnails putting viewers off your videos?
AI can speed up your thumbnail workflow, but it only works if you bring the creative thinking too.
Trends
The 12 Most Profitable YouTube Niches Ranked by Highest CPM in 2026
Make more money from your videos by discovering the most profitable YouTube niches. Learn which niches have the highest CPM to boost your earnings.
Guides
YouTube Click-Through Rate: 9 Steps to Improve Your CTR and Get More Views
Learn the small tweaks that'll increase your click-through rate on YouTube and boost your views.
Guides
Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips For Video Intros That Hook Viewers Instantly
Grab your audience's attention from the get-go and convince them to watch your content for longer, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.
Guides
How to Increase Audience Retention on YouTube (11 Tips to Keep Viewers Watching)
Keep people watching your videos for longer and learn how increasing your audience retention on YouTube will help you rack up more views.
Guides
How Much Does YouTube Pay for 1 million Views?
See how much YouTube pays for 1 million views and learn what affects the amount of ad revenue you can make from your YouTube channel.
Guides
How Much Does TikTok Pay Creators Per View?
Find out how much you'll make from your videos as we break down how much TikTok pays per 1,000 views and the factors that affect your earnings.
Trends
The 6 Best Free Sound Effects Websites for Creators
Save yourself hours of searching for sound effects with this definitive list of the best free sound effects websites for content creators.
Guides
How Does YouTube Count Views?
Learn what counts as a view on YouTube with this breakdown of how YouTube calculates views, why view counts matter & tips for getting more views.
Licensing Music
Uppbeat vs Epidemic Sound: How Do They Compare?
Find out which platform comes out on top for catalog quality, pricing, licensing, and features for creators.
Creator News
TikTok and Apple Music just made it easier for your audience to discover the music in your videos
A new Play Full Song feature lets viewers go from discovering a track in your content to listening to it in full, without leaving TikTok.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: The Art of Being Authentically You
Kevin E shares five creators who've built a following by showing up with consistency and authenticity.
Guides
How to Get 1,000 Followers on TikTok: 9 Tips To Hit The Milestone Fast
Hit the 1,000 follower milestone on TikTok fast and for free. You'll learn how small changes to each upload can help you reach new audiences.
Guides
8 Easy Steps To Get More Views on YouTube
Get more views on YouTube for free with simple tips for making engaging videos, hooking in new viewers, and using analytics effectively.
Creator Questions
Should you keep Shorts and long-form videos on the same YouTube channel?
Here’s how to present your content in a way that’s easy for your audience to understand without things getting messy.
Guides
How to Avoid YouTube Copyright Claims
Protect your content from YouTube copyright claims by learning how YouTube copyright works and the steps you can take to avoid copyright issues.
