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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.
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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.
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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.
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Instagram now lets you replace the music on old posts without losing your likes
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.
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YouTube Studio Adds Custom Shorts Thumbnails and AI Thumbnail Generation
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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YouTube Studio just released two updates that’ll save you a ton of time
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.
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YouTube is now labeling AI content automatically – here’s what that means for 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.
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YouTube's new unique reach metric shows you how many people are actually watching
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.
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Major label music is staying on TikTok, but AI rules are getting tighter
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.
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TikTok is testing an ad-free subscription. Here's what it means for your revenue
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.
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Instagram has updated its algorithm to reward original content. Here’s how to make the most of it
Instagram is now actively limiting the reach of repost accounts which is good news for original creators.
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YouTube's new AI-generated music tool can save a copyright-claimed video, but it's not a long-term fix
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.
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TikTok now lets you control the keywords on your videos
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.
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YouTube Live just got more ways to earn and engage at the same time
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.
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YouTube's media kit now gives you better data for brand deals
Show brands what your channel is about with new audience insights you can use when pitching for paid partnerships.
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YouTube's new batch-liking makes it easier to stay connected with your community
You can now heart lots of positive comments at once, and Gifts and Jewels are expanding to more markets.
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YouTube just made it easier for brands to find and pay you
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.
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New YouTube and Meta updates aim to reduce deepfakes and reward original content
These changes are a big step towards protecting the identity of real creators and making it harder for low-effort reposts to gain traction.
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TikTok and Apple Music just made it easier for your audience to discover the music in your videos
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.
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YouTube gives creators a new way to respond to comments using voice replies
See how the platform’s latest update could make connecting with your audience faster and more personal.
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YouTube Shorts upgrades its mobile editor for uploads on the go
Is this a game-changing update for fast posting, or are you better off with a more powerful editor?
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Meta, TikTok and Snap have signed up for teen safety ratings
We break down what greater user protection means for creators and what you can do to keep your content safe.
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YouTube can now translate your videos for a global audience
Auto-dubbing is rolling out to all creators, so you can test new languages, reach fresh audiences, and track the impact in your analytics.
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Meta just made it easier for brands to find creators for paid collaborations
More creators could get found for brand campaigns on Meta. We break down the update and what to do to attract paid work.
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TikTok just made a US deal to stay online - Here's what it means for your content
TikTok avoided a US shutdown with a new deal. Here’s what creators should know and why a second platform is still smart.
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YouTube’s made it easier to earn ads on sensitive topics (as long as you keep it non-graphic)
YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines for sensitive content. Here's what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to avoid demonetization.