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YouTube Click-Through Rate: 9 Steps to Improve Your CTR and Get More Views
Learn the small tweaks that'll increase your click-through rate on YouTube and boost your views.
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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.
Stock Video
Kristian Kettner: 5 Tips on Using Stock Footage in Your Content
A full-time stock video creator explains what actually makes a clip worth choosing, and how to make it sit naturally in your edit rather than looking like a shortcut.
Deep Dives
Millennial Summer: Why 2026 is the year creators stop chasing perfection
Jorts, old iPods and glassmorphism are back. We explore why 2026's creators are trading polish for the Y2K nostalgia and raw authenticity audiences crave.
Creator News
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.
Sound Effects
A YouTuber's Guide to Using Sound Effects
Use sound effects to take your content to the next level with tips on where to download quality sounds and how to use them in your edits.
Creator Insights
Madame Myriad: 5 Lessons on How to Build a Community Around Your Content
Here’s how Madame Myriad built a loyal following not through strategy, but by showing up for her audience every single time.
Trends
The 12 Most Downloaded Video Transition Effects For Creators (And How To Use Them)
Find inspiration to level up your edits by exploring the 12 most popular video transition effects with creators like you, according to downloads.
Creator Questions
Do your videos need a script, or will it kill your natural delivery?
Scripts can make your videos sound smoother, but only if you use them the right way. Here's how to find the balance between structure and spontaneity.
YouTube Growth
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.
TikTok
TikTok Copyright Explained: How to Use Copyrighted Music on TikTok
Avoid TikTok copyright claims and keep your account safe with this easy-to-follow checklist on how to use copyrighted music on TikTok.
YouTube
How to See Your Subscribers on YouTube: A Step-by-Step Guide
See who subscribes to your YouTube channel with a step-by-step guide to finding them in YouTube Studio and tips to help you improve your content.
Creator News
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.
YouTube Shorts
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.
The Uppload
The Uppload #18: Can a YouTuber win an Emmy award?
The latest creator news and trending content, including YouTube's push for the Emmy awards, researchers preserving the internet and more!
TikTok
How Much Does TikTok Pay for 1 Million Views in 2026?
Learn how to make more money from your TikTok content by seeing how much real-life creators earn for every million views they get on TikTok.
YouTube
YouTube Demonetization: Protect Your Videos and Earnings in 2026
Understand YouTube demonetization so you can protect your videos, keep your full earnings, and know how to appeal if your content is demonetized.
TikTok
How to Get 1,000 Followers on TikTok: 9 Tips To Hit The Milestone Fast
Hit the 1,000 follower milestone on TikTok fast and for free. You'll learn how small changes to each upload can help you reach new audiences.
Trends
61 Easy YouTube Video Ideas to Get More Views in 2026
Find inspiration for awesome new content with this list of easy YouTube video ideas you can try out and start filming right away!
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