Free guides, trends and news for creators.

How to Make a Youtube Video: Produce Your Own Content in 7 Easy Steps

Learn how to make a YouTube video with this 7-step guide, covering coming up with video ideas, right through to uploading content to YouTube.

Creator Questions

Is buying followers worth it for creators?

Paying for followers might look like a shortcut to social proof, but here's why they might actually harm your channel.

YouTube Content ID explained

Avoid copyright claims by learning how YouTube's Content ID system works and find out what your options are if you do get a claim on your video.

Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips For Getting Brand Deals as a Content Creator

Your first brand deal is more achievable than you think, as long as you know how to approach it.

Creator News

YouTube's new batch-liking makes it easier to stay connected with your community

You can now heart lots of positive comments at once, and Gifts and Jewels are expanding to more markets.

Lewis Foster

What is a Creative Commons License?

See where you can find Creative Commons music and freely share creative works with other people by learning what a Creative Commons license is.

Creator Questions

Should you post your short-form content on every platform?

Being across TikTok, Reels and Shorts can feel like the obvious move, but the right answer depends on your content and where your audience actually lives.

Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips for Coming Up With Video Ideas

Be inspired to create fresh new content ideas, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

Trends

22 Easy Travel Content Ideas for Travel Vloggers

Dive in to travel content ideas that'll spark inspiration for your next video. Explore our list of video ideas for creators with wanderlust.

Shane McKenna

Trends

The Best Wedding Video Songs: 7 Collections Perfect for the Big Day

Narrow your search for the best wedding video songs and match the vibe of the occasion to make truly memorable content - featuring tips from pros.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Choose the Right Equipment

See which gear you should invest in and what you should avoid, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

Maria Malinowski

The Uppload

The Uppload #15: Inside March's multi-billion dollar flops

The latest creator news and trending content, featuring big changes for The Metaverse and OpenAI's Sora app.

Creator News

YouTube just made it easier for brands to find and pay you

The platform formerly known as BrandConnect is getting smarter, and the Shopping affiliate program is expanding. Here's how to make the most of both.

What Is Color Grading In Video Editing?

Master the basics of color grading in video editing and discover how to use it to enhance the tone, style, and consistency of your videos.

Creator Questions

Should you revive an old YouTube channel or start a new one?

The right choice usually comes down to how closely your new videos match what people subscribed for the first time.

How To Title YouTube Videos: 13 Tips To Boost Clicks and Views

Learn the free and easy way to get more clicks and views on your YouTube videos and write YouTube video titles to stop people scrolling and get them watching.