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What is Royalty-free Music? And How is Copyright-free Music Different?
Learn the difference between royalty-free music and copyright-free music so you can download tracks that are safe to use in your video content.
Free guides, trends and news for creators.
Guides
Average View Duration on YouTube: 7 Tips to Keep People Watching Longer
Discover what makes a good average view duration on YouTube, find out how to increase AVD on your videos and use this vital metric to get more views!
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YouTube Analytics: Data, Metrics and Tools to Grow your Channel in 2025
Boost your views, keep people watching longer and grow your channel by mastering YouTube analytics. And know where to find your channel analytics too.
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How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts on PC and Mobile
Bring your YouTube Shorts content to life with step-by-step guides on how to safely use copyrighted music in your Shorts videos.
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YouTube Shorts: How to make and upload YouTube Shorts in 2025
Everything you need to know about making Shorts videos, including how to upload YouTube Shorts and tips for using Shorts to grow on YouTube.
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24 Faceless YouTube Channel Ideas
Dive into faceless YouTube channel ideas and find a format that'll allow you to become a YouTuber without having to get in front of a camera.
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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.
The Uppload
The Uppload #8: Creators Go Back to School
The latest creator news and trending content, featuring content ideas for the new academic year and YouTube's AI misstep.
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How to Add Music to TikTok: A Step-by-Step Guide
Bring your uploads to life and keep viewers hooked with this guide on how to add music to your TikTok videos and keep them safe from copyright issues.
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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.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators To Inspire You To Get Started
In The Montly Cut, Uppbeat Partner Kevin E shares five creators that inspire him. For August 25, he's chosen people who didn't wait for perfection to get started.
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How to Add VFX Animations to Video (A Creator’s Step-by-Step Guide)
Make footage feel more eye-catching and professional with this step-by-step guide explaining how to add VFX animations to your video content.
Guides
How to Find Out if a Song is Copyrighted: Safely Using Music in Videos
Find out how you can tell if a song is copyrighted, including handy tools that check music for copyright, so you can safely use tracks in your content.
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What is VFX in Video Editing? (A Creator’s Guide to VFX Animations)
Bring eye-catching visuals to your edits the easy way by learning about VFX animations, including how creators use them to elevate their content.
The Uppload
The Uppload #7: Why Creators Are Flocking to Substack
A round up of what’s trending in the creator space, with a breakdown on Substack, the price of virality and AI workflows.
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The Creator’s Cut: 4 Tips For Collaborating With Creators
Bring fresh ideas and new followers to your channel with top tips on how to approach collaboration from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.
Trends
What We Learned at VidCon 2025: 7 Lessons Every Creator Needs to Hear!
Learn how to improve your content and keep people watching for longer with lessons from the best creators taken from VidCon 2025 in Anaheim.
The Uppload
The Uppload #6: 3 Takeaways From VidCon 2025
Get the lowdown on what’s trending in the creator space, with key insights from VidCon 2025, the enduring power of podcasts and Emma Chamberlain's coffee collab.
Trends
2025’s Biggest Music Trends on YouTube and Social Media
See which genres content creators have been searching and downloading the most to get ahead of 2025's biggest music trends.
