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How to Use YouTube Studio to Grow Your Channel in 2025

Take full control of your channel by learning how YouTube Studio can be used to edit videos, add music and subtitles, and customize your content.

By Kayleigh: 5 lessons on turning content into a business

Kayleigh went from a makeup blog to a business built on a podcast, a YouTube channel, and a paying membership without ever setting out to make money from content at all.

Creator News

The way YouTube counts views is changing, but your earnings will stay exactly the same

Your views will now count from the first frame a YouTube video plays, giving you a clearer picture of your reach without changing how you get paid.

Creator News

YouTube's Partner Program is getting new ways to earn in 2027, but the bar to join is rising

YouTube is making its biggest Partner Program changes in years, raising how creators qualify while opening up new ways for Shorts creators to earn along the way.

Uppbeat News

The Uppbeat Creator Report 2026

We spoke to the Uppbeat creator community so find out how AI is actually changing their working lives, and what they’re protecting.

Ignace Aleya: 4 Tips For Using Visual Effects to Elevate Your Content

Add professional-quality visuals to your edits that keep people hooked, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail: Boost Your Views in 9 Easy Steps

Help attract more viewers to your content by learning how to make a YouTube thumbnail that stands out and find out the dimensions you need.

YouTube Shorts: How to make and upload YouTube Shorts in 2026

Everything you need to know about making Shorts videos, including how to upload YouTube Shorts and tips for using Shorts to grow on YouTube.

Maria Malinowski

Trends

The 11 Most Popular Video Overlays for Editing

See the most popular ways content creators are using video overlays in their edits to add polish to their uploads and keep viewers watching longer.

Creator Questions

Do faster comment replies actually boost your reach?

Lots of creators believe reply speed changes how far a post travels, but platforms tell a slightly different story. Here's what actually moves the needle.

Orbit For Creators: 6 Tips for Designing Your Ideal Creator Setup

Orbit for Creators host Valentin Farkasch spent years chasing better gear before realizing the real upgrade was learning what to leave out.

Creator News

YouTube now lets you practice your Shorts livestream before anyone's watching

Rehearse your setup and preview your Shorts before any of it goes public, so your first impression is the one you actually want your audience to see.

How to Use TikTok: The Beginner's Guide to Getting Started in 2026

Get started using TikTok with a step-by-step guide on how to make a TikTok account and everything you need to post your first TikTok video.

TikTok Analytics: 6 Tips to Grow on TikTok

Boost your TikTok follower count and help increase your TikTok views by using TikTok Analytics to find invaluable audience insights.

How to Find YouTube Keywords That Get Your Videos To Rank In 2026

Learn how to find keywords for YouTube videos and use them effectively to boost your video’s reach, rank higher, and attract more viewers.

How the TikTok Algorithm Works in 2026 (8 Tips to go Viral)

Take a peek at how the TikTok algorithm works and see how small tweaks to your videos will help TikTok's algorithm share them with more people.

Maria Malinowski

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.

YouTube RPM: What Is RPM and How Can You Maximize It?

Earn more from your YouTube content by understanding what YouTube RPM is, what affects it, and what you can do to increase your channel's RPM.