Creator News & Guides

1 day agoAI-generatedLong-Form Video Strategy: Instagram Features Tests 90-Minute ShowsInstagram's Features test connects Reels clips to 90-minute horizontal shows, while offering a practical long-form video strategy that keeps YouTube at the center.

4 days agoAI-generatedYouTube Shorts Bonus Pilot: What Creators Need to KnowYouTube's Shorts bonus pilot rewards invited Partner Program creators for meeting monthly upload targets and earning organic engagement, but raises questions about workload, eligibility, payments and strategy.

7 days agoAI-generatedAffiliate Partnership for Creators: YouTube and AliExpressThe YouTube AliExpress affiliate partnership gives eligible creators product tagging across videos, Shorts and livestreams, while raising practical questions about commissions, shipping, quality, eligibility and audience trust.

8 days agoAI-generatedSocial-First Show Development: How Doing Things Tests HitsSocial-first show development is changing how creator-led series get made. Doing Things tests formats on social feeds, measures real audience behavior, and scales concepts that earn sustained attention.

12 days agoAI-generatedIndependent Political News Creators: YouTube's New Credibility TestIndependent political news creators now rival traditional outlets, but the Syracuse survey shows reach alone is not enough: transparent reporting, specialization and public corrections build trust.

1 day agoAI-generatedMake Money on YouTube Without AdSense: Build a Second EngineMake money on YouTube without AdSense by combining sponsorships, affiliate links, memberships and a focused product. The article explains how to choose one offer and build sustainable creator income.

5 days agoAI-generatedTV Audience Shift: How YouTube Creators Can AdaptThe TV audience shift is taking YouTube beyond phones, as Nielsen reports a 15.8% share of U.S. TV viewing. Get practical guidance on designing videos for living rooms.

7 days agoAI-generatedYouTube GIF Comments: What Creators Can Control Right NowYouTube GIF comments are rolling out unevenly across mobile, giving viewers animated reactions but leaving creators without a GIF-only moderation switch.

10 days agoAI-generatedYouTube Audiobooks Could Reshape Book Discovery for CreatorsYouTube audiobooks could bring licensed catalogs, creator-led discovery and one-step purchasing to the platform. Explore what the reported 2027 plan means for rights, revenue and channel strategy.

13 days agoAI-generatedOriginal Shorts Content: YouTube Tightens Reach for Clip ChannelsOriginal Shorts content is becoming essential as YouTube reduces distribution for channels built on reuploads. See how commentary, storytelling and creator input can protect reach.

4 days agoAI-generatedYouTube Dislike Button Moved for Creators, Not ViewersDislike button moved for creators on YouTube now requires an extra click only in creator views; regular viewers retain access, while Shorts feedback works differently.

5 days agoAI-generatedCreator Storytelling: Why YouTube Leads Young ViewersUCLA's Teens and Screens report reveals why creator storytelling now rivals TV and film for young viewers, and how creators can use Shorts, longer episodes, and recurring characters.

8 days agoAI-generatedCreator Platform Partnerships: Disney and Dude Perfect's Big BetThe Disney Dude Perfect partnership shows how creators can turn audiences into portable businesses spanning streaming, events, merchandise and major cultural moments.

11 days agoAI-generatedHow Much YouTube Pays: Why Views Don't Equal RevenueHow much YouTube pays depends on RPM, viewer location, format and monetization mix. See why Shorts often earn less and how creators can turn attention into durable income.

17 days agoAI-generatedCreator-Led Films: Why Sony Is Betting on YouTube AudiencesCreator-led films are moving from online communities to theatrical releases. Sony's Screen Gems hire of YouTube veteran Fede Goldenberg reveals why audience behavior, not viral reach alone, now matters.