YouTube is updating Shorts recommendations to favor original videos over reuploads, so the ideas, edits and commentary you bring to each Short now count for more.
Made on YouTube is YouTube's yearly showcase of new creator tools, and this year's announcements will change how you edit, test, go live and earn over the months ahead.
TikTok's US team has joined a cross-platform child safety program and made abuse reporting quicker, making the app a safer place for the younger people who watch your videos.
Australia's plan to let people opt out of algorithm feeds only covers Australian users for now, but if other countries adopt it, your loyal subscribers could become the most reliable way to reach your audience everywhere.
Polls, voice replies and multi photo comments turn your TikTok comment section into a proper two way conversation, and give you a faster read on what your audience wants next.
Two separate platform updates give viewers clearer signals about what was made with AI and creators a faster answer when their own uploads are flagged.
New default settings for under-18s on Instagram and Facebook change when teen audiences can watch and find your content. Meta is pushing TikTok and YouTube to follow.
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.
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.
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.
Swap the music on a published Instagram feed post or carousel without deleting it, so your likes, comments, and reach stay exactly where they were.
You now have far more control over their thumbnails, though one creator's early testing suggests AI might already be winning out over human design more often than you'd expect.
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.
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.
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.
A redesigned Content tab and new AI comment search tools mean less digging through Studio and more time spent on what actually grows your channel.
YouTube has changed how it identifies and labels AI content. Here's what's new, and what to keep in mind if you do use AI.
A new metric accounts for co-viewing on TV and could give you a bigger number to pitch to brands, but it's worth understanding what it actually measures before you lead with it.
Universal Music Group's new deals with TikTok and Spotify keep big-name tracks available, but they also signal that music licensing is about to get more complex for creators.
A paid tier that removes ads from TikTok could shift how your content gets monetized, and it's worth knowing what to watch for as it rolls out.
Instagram is now actively limiting the reach of repost accounts which is good news for original creators.
YouTube is testing a tool that generates AI instrumentals to replace copyrighted music in your videos. Here's what it means for your content and why prevention is still the better play.
Search keywords on your TikTok videos used to be out of your hands. Now you can manage them yourself and change how easily the right viewers find your content.
Four new updates to YouTube Live make it easier to earn from fan support, keep the energy up in chat, and reach viewers on every screen.
Show brands what your channel is about with new audience insights you can use when pitching for paid partnerships.
You can now heart lots of positive comments at once, and Gifts and Jewels are expanding to more markets.
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.
These changes are a big step towards protecting the identity of real creators and making it harder for low-effort reposts to gain traction.
A new Play Full Song feature lets viewers go from discovering a track in your content to listening to it in full, without leaving TikTok.
See how the platform’s latest update could make connecting with your audience faster and more personal.
Is this a game-changing update for fast posting, or are you better off with a more powerful editor?
We break down what greater user protection means for creators and what you can do to keep your content safe.
Auto-dubbing is rolling out to all creators, so you can test new languages, reach fresh audiences, and track the impact in your analytics.
More creators could get found for brand campaigns on Meta. We break down the update and what to do to attract paid work.
TikTok avoided a US shutdown with a new deal. Here’s what creators should know and why a second platform is still smart.
YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines for sensitive content. Here's what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to avoid demonetization.
