Guides
John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Research as a Creator
See how quality research can shape better content, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.
Free guides, trends and news for creators.
Trends
What is Hopecore? The Uplifting Trend Taking Over Your Feed
Bring good vibes and optimism to your content by learning what Hopecore is, with pointers on where to download music and use it in your videos.
Guides
How to Get More Views on YouTube Shorts
Discover how to get more views on YouTube Shorts with 14 simple tips guaranteed to give your videos the best chance of exploding.
Trends
Songs for Travel Videos: Find the Best Background Music for Travel Videos
Seek out the best music for travel videos and discover how to soundtrack your travel content without the threat of copyright claims.
Guides
How to Use DaVinci Resolve: The First 8 Things To Know When You Start
Master the essentials of DaVinci Resolve with step-by-step instructions for everything from importing your footage to exporting your final video.
Guides
The Creator’s Cut: 5 Steps To Find Your Editing Style
Create content that connects with viewers by following these 5 steps to develop your editing style, from The Creator's Cut's Kevin E.
Trends
What Sound Effects Do YouTubers Use?
Feature the most popular sound effects used by YouTubers in your videos. Explore examples from massive creators and links to download each sound effect.
Uppbeat News
Designing the New Uppbeat: Championing Human Creativity
See how Uppbeat's changed and how the platforms is more aligned with the way you create than ever before.
Guides
John Schoolmeesters: How to Tell Better Stories in Your Videos
Keep viewers hooked on your content by telling compelling stories, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.
Licensing Music
Uppbeat vs Artlist: How Do They Compare?
See how Uppbeat and Artlist compare side-by-side when it comes to downloading copyright-free music, sound effects, motion graphics and LUTs.
Guides
How to get a YouTube Play Button: A Guide to YouTube Creator Awards
See what it takes to earn a YouTube Play Button. Understand which Creator Awards are available and how many subscribers you need to apply for one.
The Uppload
The Uppload #11: Is Vlogmas dead?
A festive deep dive into the latest creator news and trends. Featuring the future of Vlogmas, the eco-trends shaking up Black Friday and all-new Christmas collections.
The Uppload
The Uppload #10: A Spell For YouTube Success
A spooky round up of the latest creator news, featuring some scarily good content and haunted music collections.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Creators Connecting Through Content
In October 2025's issue of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who connect with their audience through inspiring content.
The Uppload
The Uppload #9: The Big Birthday Issue
A celebration of The Uppload's first birthday, with new Uppbeat features and 4 tips from the iconic channel, Chicken Shop Date.
The Monthly Cut
The Monthly Cut: 5 Masters of Storytelling
In our September '25 edition of The Monthly Cut, Kevin E shares five creators who have inspired him with their unique ways of seeing the world.
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.
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.
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.
