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How to Join the YouTube Partner Program and Make Money From Your Videos
Start making money from your channel & uncover how to join the YouTube Partner Program, with tips on what your channel needs and how to earn more.
Creator News
Social media bans for under-16s are spreading. Here's what it means for your channels.
Countries around the world are moving fast to restrict social media for under-16s. If any part of your audience falls into that age bracket, this is a fast-moving story worth tracking closely.
Music Licensing
Uppbeat vs Suno: How do they compare?
See how a curated, artist-made music library stacks up against AI-generated tracks when it comes to quality, licensing, and peace of mind.
Creator Questions
Why do two similar YouTube videos get totally different impressions?
The gap between picking up tons of early impressions or barely any usually comes down to how YouTube is testing your content, not how good it is.
YouTube Growth
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.
Sound Effects
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.
TikTok
How to Go Live on TikTok (With Or Without 1,000 Followers)
Stream live to your TikTok followers with easy steps to follow, details on how many followers you need, and tips to make the most of TikTok LIVE.
Creator News
TikTok cracks down on AI spam so real creators can stand out more
TikTok is testing new ways to catch AI-generated spam accounts and expanding how it labels AI content, making it easier for real creators to earn trust and get seen.
TikTok
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.
YouTube Analytics
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.
YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts Monetization: How Much Can You Earn From YouTube Shorts?
Start earning from your short-form videos by learning how to monetize your YouTube Shorts and discover how much YouTube Shorts pays for views.
Stock Video
Kristian Kettner: 5 Tips on Using Stock Footage in Your Content
A full-time stock video creator explains what actually makes a clip worth choosing, and how to make it sit naturally in your edit rather than looking like a shortcut.
Deep Dives
Millennial Summer: Why 2026 is the year creators stop chasing perfection
Jorts, old iPods and glassmorphism are back. We explore why 2026's creators are trading polish for the Y2K nostalgia and raw authenticity audiences crave.
Creator News
YouTube Shorts gets creative new posting tools, and a simpler viewing experience
A batch of updates makes the Shorts player easier to watch and gives you a proper creative toolkit for photo posts, with real music behind them instead of just the built-in library.
Sound Effects
A YouTuber's Guide to Using Sound Effects
Use sound effects to take your content to the next level with tips on where to download quality sounds and how to use them in your edits.
Creator Insights
Madame Myriad: 5 Lessons on How to Build a Community Around Your Content
Here’s how Madame Myriad built a loyal following not through strategy, but by showing up for her audience every single time.
Trends
The 12 Most Downloaded Video Transition Effects For Creators (And How To Use Them)
Find inspiration to level up your edits by exploring the 12 most popular video transition effects with creators like you, according to downloads.
Creator Questions
Do your videos need a script, or will it kill your natural delivery?
Scripts can make your videos sound smoother, but only if you use them the right way. Here's how to find the balance between structure and spontaneity.
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