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Kai Cenat's subsidized Twitch record, Creator Music's end, YouTube Jewels revenue shares, and urgent Creator platform updates explained.
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Martin Koytek produces the video tutorials for kw.media. He explains YouTube features, creator workflows and platform changes in a compact, practical way.
As managing director of kw.media, he advises creators, companies and educational institutions on YouTube, online marketing, courses and digital platforms.
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We Got Bored, So We Built Tools For Creators
The summer news drought is here, and instead of complaining about the lack of updates, we decided to create our own. We're launching a brand new suite of free privacy focused creator tools to streamline your...
YouTube Removes Dislike Button from Shorts: Creator News Update
Twitch introduces longer pre-roll ads, YouTube hides dislike button on Shorts, and we clarify EU refund laws for digital goods.
Stop treating other YouTubers as enemies 🤝
Are YouTube collaborations actually worth it? Or are other creators just my competitors?
Will I Lose YouTube Monetization if I Take a Break?
Learn if taking a break from YouTube will affect your monetization status.
Governments Are Banning Your Audience | Creator News
Entire governments are pushing to legally ban a large portion of your audience from accessing YouTube. If you target a younger demographic, your business is at risk.
The Secret Formula of A/B Tests on YouTube
Explains how YouTube A/B tests use statistical confidence, sample size, and thumbnail performance gaps to decide whether a test has a winner.
Why your YouTube channel suddenly died
Why did my YouTube channel suddenly stop growing after 6 months? Because you hit your ceiling.
Why your YouTube Shorts views don't convert to longform
My shorts get thousands of views, but my main videos literally get only two. Should I quit?
The "I do it for fun" YouTube Trap
Is it okay if I really don't care about making money from YouTube? Yes, absolutely.
Do you actually NEED a Face Cam to grow?
Is a face cam actually necessary for channel growth? The short answer is no.
Why 50 Hours of Editing Gets 0 Views
What is the hardest lesson you've learned from your YouTube channel? It's the realization that effort doesn't equal views.
They Want You to Automate (Then Ban Your Channel) | Creator News
Wait a second, I'm getting a serious déjà vu here. Am I just reading the exact same script as last week?
Tom Scott Was Right (and YouTube Is Making It Worse)
YouTube is currently testing a feature that will merge your hard drives and drive even more Creators to burnout. Google has just drawn a clear line of what they consider “real” Creators.
Twitch is Using AI to Micromanage You. | Creator News
YouTube wants to clone you, Twitch wants to micromanage your sponsorships with AI, and we need to talk about the mysterious "top fans" privacy setting floating around. Let's dive right into the creator news.
YouTube Chokes SEO & Twitch's Misleading Monetization | Creator News
YouTube blocks your search traffic and Gemini Omni turns your face into a deepfake template. Twitch exploits small streamers.
Twitch is Banning IRL Streamers & Why 99% of YouTube Collabs are a waste of time | Creator News
Hey everyone, and welcome to the creator news. Usually, we'd be a bit more professional, sitting in front of a green screen, but today is my birthday, and it's been a long two weeks.
YouTube ends Clip-Feature & why this is actually WIN for your Channel
YouTube is taking offline the Clips feature, breaking a native marketing tool for streamers for now. We'll explore why this forced shutdown could be a win for your channel and when to expect the replacement.
YouTube Live and Shorts Updates: Addressing Complaints and Introducing Image Carousels | Creator News
TikTok LIVE loses viewers while Twitch thrives. We discuss YouTube Live's challenges and new features, and introduce image carousels in Shorts.
YouTube's new AI is destroying your Pacing & Analytics | Creator News
We're starting today with an open source escape route from the Adobe subscription trap. YouTube is testing an AI that fast forwards viewers through your videos, destroying your pacing.
YouTube secretly inflates your views | Creator News
YouTube is once again artificially inflating view counts and it now seems to also require an AI for liking comments. Meanwhile, Twitter is testing a turbo gift button.
YouTube's New AI-Driven Ads, Twitch Drops TikTok Clone & QR Codes in Shorts Feed
YouTube's AI ad machine replaces Brand Connect, Twitch dumps its TikTok copycat, Adobe's AI editor assistant, and mysterious QR codes in YouTube Shorts desktop feed.
Uploading 50MB Thumbnails will BREAK your YouTube Video | Creator News
Welcome to Creator News! If you're a thumbnail designer, your YouTube workflow just got a quality of life upgrade, and you might snag more contracts.
Proving you are Human on YouTube now costs $3,000 (C2PA) | Creator News
Let's start with the biggest story of the week. Coffeezilla published a 30 minute investigative piece on the current state of deepfakes and AI scams.
YouTube hid the new DMs... Here is how to find them!
Explains where YouTube hid its new mobile DMs, how invite links work and why the rollout feels limited.
YouTube's New "Ask Studio" AI is Lying to You + Twitch Drama
Good content alone isn't enough. If you're not view botting and everyone else is, you're at a disadvantage.
YouTube Premium Bug: Why your Revenue will drop in March
If your YouTube revenue suddenly drops next month, don't panic. Twitch officially greenlights combined chat for multistreamers.
Escalation of YouTube Ad Blockers and Twitch Business Manager: Important Updates for Creators
YouTube intensifies its fight against ad blockers, which could result in fewer desktop views but increased revenue. Twitch introduces a new role to separate business and talent.
YouTube's New "Expressive Language" AI: Better than Human Voiceovers?
YouTube has just introduced a new AI feature they're calling their most impressive update yet. They've named it "Expressive Speech" for automatic captioning in eight languages.
YouTube Policy Shift: Free Speech Wins?
All right, if you thought the YouTube search overhaul last week was already the headline of January, hold on. YouTube has updated its monetization policies, and for once, it's actually a positive change for your wallet.
Stop Using Background Music! 🎧 + Biggest YouTube Search Update in Years | YouTube Creator News
Happy New Year! While most of YouTube's engineering teams are still on vacation, the Search and Discovery team has just quietly launched one of the biggest search overhauls in years.
How to Set up: YouTube Channel Guidelines
Shows how to set up YouTube channel guidelines with an intro message and up to three custom community rules.
YouTube Creator News: New Features & Revenue Changes
Discover the latest YouTube updates affecting creators, from AI tools to community features and monetization changes.
Is YouTube Creating AI Clones of Creators? | YouTube Creator News
YouTube is a big deal this year ahead of Code Break. Even major tech Creators are referring to the current wave of updates as a complete operating system update for the platform.
YouTube BANS Accounts Under 16! 🚫 + Why CTR is "Dead"
Welcome back to the channel! Today, we're diving into some significant changes in the world of content creation, particularly affecting our Australian creators.
How to Change YouTube @ Handle (Mobile)
Stop looking like a bot in live chat. YouTube just replaced display names with ad handles.
How to Change YouTube @ Handle (Desktop)
Does your name in live chat look like a barcode or bot? YouTube just updated the chat logic.
YouTube's New "Strike Protection" is Here! 🛡️ + Veo 3 Update
We teach you to build sustainable, safe channels. You know the rules and follow them.
YouTube Creator News: Ad Warnings, Comment Control & Returning DMs
Learn about YouTube's new 'Who Can Comment' settings, ad changes, and the pilot test for in-app messaging (DMs).
YouTube's New Channel Filters: A Fix for 'FOMO-Bait' | Creator News
Discover targeted content with YouTube's new category leaderboards & filter exclusive membership content.
YouTube's Paid vs. Organic Analytics Tool (Finally!) | Creator News
What's up everyone and welcome back to the YouTube News. This week we need to cover two serious topics.
YouTube News: New YPP Suspensions for Clickbait (Misleading Metadata)
What's up everyone, and welcome back to the YouTube News! Let's dive right into the most important update: YouTube is scaling up enforcement of its existing policy against misleading metadata.
How to Disable YouTube's AI Upscaling / Super Resolution (in 30seconds)
A quick walkthrough for disabling YouTube's AI super resolution setting in Studio so uploads are not upscaled automatically.
YouTube Creator News: Second Chance Pilot, Ask Studio AI, and Desktop Communities
YouTube's latest: Reinstating terminated creators, introducing Ask Studio AI, and bringing full community features to desktop.
YouTube Kills The Subscribe Watermark | New Gift Goals & More
What's up everyone and welcome back to the YouTube news. This week, YouTube is finally getting rid of a feature that probably no one uses anymore.
YouTube FAQ: Multi-Aspect Streams, Fan Communities on Desktop & Veo 3 AI
What's up everyone? After our follow up video on the recent YouTube announcements, we've received some excellent, very specific questions in the comment section—and I love the energy!
How to Use YouTube's NEW Collabs Feature (in 30s)
Here's how to use the new YouTube Collabs feature in under 60 seconds. In YouTube Studio, go to your video details, scroll all the way down, click show more.
A/B Testing & Edit with AI are HERE | Made on YouTube Follow-Up
Just a few days ago, we discussed all the announcements from the Made on YouTube event. If you haven't watched those videos yet, you can find them in the description below.
YouTube Updates Auto-Dubbing with INTONATION | Create App on iOS for 1%
We've got some big news this week. Autodubbing is getting an upgrade that makes it actually somewhat usable.
How Does YouTube Hype ACTUALLY Work? (We Have The Data)
Breaks down how YouTube Hype works, what the available data suggests, and how smaller creators can think about the feature strategically.
YouTube Updates: NEW Shorts Captions & Hype Feature Expansion!
We've got some new YouTube updates to share. But before we dive in, we still have three open slots for one on one in depth channel consultations here at kw.media.
How to quickly Create Gaming Thumbnails For Free (with GIMP)
Shows a quick free workflow for creating gaming thumbnails in GIMP, from composition and assets to readable final thumbnail design.
YouTube Updates: iOS Join Button, Multi-Format Live Streams & Analytics Fix
Let's talk about YouTube updates, specifically the memberships button on iOS. For some viewers, it was already visible, while others didn't see it.
YouTube Updates: AI Age Verification, AutoDubbing Editor Improvements, and Community Post Changes
Edit autodub videos with trimmed sections in YouTube Studio. Include 10 images in Community Posts. Learn about AI age verification impact on creators.
YouTube News: AutoDubbing on Old Videos, Collabs Clarification & more
This week's YouTube updates: We need to talk about autodubbing. First, channels are getting notifications that their old videos will receive autodubbed tracks.
YouTube Updates: YouTube Bug Wipes Ad Revenue + Collab Feed Rollout
Let's talk about the recent YouTube updates. First things first: money.
YouTube News: New Shorts AI, 100% Audience Metrics & What VTuber Agencies Teach Us
YouTube Shorts' AI update transforms photos to videos; region-locked for now. Detailed audience metrics revealed, and insights from VShojo's success.
YouTube Expands Free Hype to the EU + 10-Year Member Badges!
The YouTube free hype beta is expanding into the EU and a few other countries. I've listed them on the site.
YouTube’s “New” AI Monetization Rules Aren’t New & more YouTube Updates
We need to talk about the YouTube AI monetization policy update, which isn't really an update since 2019. The policy has remained unchanged and active.
YouTube Analytics: Understanding 'Casual' vs. 'Regular' Viewers
Discover new insights with YouTube's updated analytics. Now, viewers are categorized into New, Casual (1-5 months engagement), and Regular (6+ months) segments.
YouTube Advanced Analytics Overhaul + Inspiration AI Now in EU
Let's dive into the latest YouTube updates. First up, a recap of the live streaming policy we mentioned last week.
YouTube Update: New Clip Tools, Shopping Sticker Upgrade & Live Stream Policy!
The YouTube Shopping sticker in Shorts is being upgraded. Instead of opening a palette beneath the short, viewers will now be directed directly to the seller's website to purchase the tagged product.
7 Ways Creators Make Money (Beyond YouTube Ads!)
Here are seven ways creators are earning money right now. Sure, you might know a few of these, but there's a good chance you were looking at at least one of them.
YouTube Updates: Sensitive Searches now with blurred Thumbnails
Quick YouTube updates this week. YouTube has changed the way thumbnails are displayed for sensitive search results.
YouTube Updates: AV1 Codec, Side-by-Side Ads, and Voice Replies Expansion
Discover the latest YouTube features: AV1 codec support for live streams, side-by-side ad eligibility requirements, and voice replies now on Android.
Stuck Under 100 Views? Fix Your Discoverability in 30 Seconds
Still stuck under 100 views? Let's fix your discoverability today with five easy steps.
YouTube Updates: Leaderboards, Shorts Visual Guides & Shorts Quiz Stickers!
Let's talk about YouTube updates. The launch window for the YouTube AI inspiration tab in the EU, UK, and Switzerland has been updated.
Title A/B Testing on YouTube & Playlist Voting
YouTube Updates: This week, we start with a new playlist feature called Playlist Voting . It's turned off by default, and creators can enable it only in the YouTube main app (not on desktop or in YouTube Studio).
YouTube Updates: Mid-Roll Ad Bug & Editing Restrictions Incoming!
YouTube updates weekly, fresh off the press. Let's start with the automated midroll ads update for videos with at least 8 minutes runtime, which is set to launch on May 12th.
YouTube Updates: Profanity Rule Changes, Side-by-Side Ads & Livestream Community Leaderboard
We had the opportunity to talk to someone who is actually working on the YouTube side by side ads for live streams, and we have some new information to share. Firstly, why are they only side by side and not full screen?
I Was Wrong About Autodubbing – First Week YouTube Data Set (April 2025)
Hey Creators, let's analyze the initial weeks of autodubbing data. To be honest, when autodubbing first launched, I was quite skeptical.
YouTube Livestream Updates: New Gift Combos & AI Tools for EU Creators
YouTube enhances vertical live stream gifts with combo options and expands AI-powered inspiration tools to EU, UK, and Switzerland.
YouTube Updates: Subscribe Plus & Autodubbing - What Creators Need to Know
YouTube's new 'Subscribe Plus' button combines subscriptions and memberships, but is it confusing? Also, autodubbing is now available to all YPP creators.
How to Use YouTube Live’s “Take a Break” Feature (Step-by-Step Tutorial with OBS Setup)
Walks through YouTube Live's Take a Break feature and how to configure it in a stream setup with OBS.
YouTube Updates: Comment Teasers in Shorts, Duo Premium Plans & Music License Changes!
YouTube Updates: This week, we had a launch on March 27th. YouTube Shorts is getting an update with a small rectangle at the bottom of the shorts, displaying or teasing comments—a "comment teaser," if you will.
YouTube Creator Updates: Subscriber List, Shorts View Changes & Break Function
New kw.media tools: View YouTube subs in app, updated analytics, 'Take a Break' in live streams, improved Shorts view.
Beware: Sophisticated Scam Targeting Creators with Fake CEO Videos
A new scam involves private videos featuring a fake YouTube CEO sharing encrypted documents about monetization updates.
YouTube Updates: Strict Gambling Rules & Monetization Check Changes
YouTube cracks down on gambling, bans non-certified site links, adds age limits for casino videos. Plus, shopping & monetization updates.
"Replace Song" Update: YouTube Suggests 10 Suitable Tracks for You
This week, there's a minor update to the "Replace Music" feature in YouTube Studio. This is particularly useful if you've received a copyright claim.
YouTube Updates: Voice Replies, Shorts Ads, & Mid-Roll Ad Changes
Discover upcoming YouTube features: voice comments, Shorts promotions, and improved mid-roll ad placement.
YouTube Update: New Analytics Card & Upcoming Mobile Chat Improvements
Discover the latest YouTube updates, including a new Analytics card in the Audience section and upcoming auto-completions for mobile chats by Q1 2025.
YouTube Fan Communities: Everything You Need to Know! 📢
YouTube introduced so-called Fan Communities yesterday, initially for smartphones. The desktop version (computer) will follow, but only after full rollout on smartphones.
YouTube's New Features: Q&A Stickers, Larger Thumbnails, and More!
Discover the latest YouTube updates, including Q&A Stickers for mobile livestreams, 10MB thumbnails, and the upcoming launch of YouTube Courses.
YouTube Updates: Voice Replies, MLA Updates & More!
Hello and welcome to another video on my YouTube channel! Today, I'd like to discuss a topic that is very close to my heart: the future of sustainability in our industry.
YouTube Updates: Playable Multitasking and 3-Minute Shorts!
Happy New Year! YouTube has released its first updates of 2025 and we're naturally here for you right away.
YouTube Updates: End of Year Sprint with MLA & SuperChat Goals
YouTube preview images, known as thumbnails, were limited to 2 MB for a long time. This often meant that you had to downscale from higher resolutions like 180p to 720p.
YouTube's End-of-Year Updates: Jewels, Super Chat Goals, and More
Discover YouTube's new features: Jewel pricing, Super Chat Goals for all creators, paid Hype, Dreamscreen AI backgrounds, and the Year in Review gaming recap.
YouTube Updates: AutoDubbing Issues & New Features for Vertical Live Streams
Learn about YouTube's gradual rollout of MLA and Auto Dubbing, and discover upcoming features like correct display of long shorts and 'Jewels' for vertical live streams.
What Features Do You Want YouTube to Implement?
Share your ideas for new YouTube features and rank them in our survey to help improve the platform for creators.
YouTube Updates: Multilingual Audio, Community Overhaul in Studio Mobile & Brand Video Links
Multilingual audio (MLA) is rolling out, and YouTube Studio mobile gets a community overhaul. Learn about new features and potential changes to gifted memberships.
Editable Thumbnails for YouTube Shorts: A Quick Guide
Learn how to edit thumbnails for your YouTube Shorts directly from the app. Select a frame, add text, and customize your short's preview.
NEW: Poll Stickers for YouTube Shorts
Discover how YouTube's new poll feature enhances Shorts interactivity, allowing your community to vote on two answers.
Everything New in YouTube Studio Mobile: Content & Community Tab Updates
The mobile studio is getting a cleanup: The "Content" tab has been adjusted and now offers "Shelves" with all formats. There is still the list view, which can be selected via "View All".
YouTube Shorts Updates: Long Shorts Display Issues & Memberships Enhancements
YouTube's Shorts rollout: Delays in Studio, feed changes, legal risks. Memberships mark 5 years with new badges.
YouTube Creator Updates: Live Stream Reminders, Paid Hype, and Super Chat Goals
Learn about upcoming YouTube features, including live stream reminders in Shorts feed, paid Hype, and Super Chat Goals.
Update for YouTube Streamers: Scheduled Streams Now Linked in ALL Shorts?
YouTube has now officially announced the 3-minute Shorts. I've linked a summary of the news above.
Celebrate with Us: 1000 Subscribers and YouTube Shorts Updates
We need to talk about YouTube Shorts: starting October 15th, they will support a duration of up to 3 minutes.
Tax Form Updates for YouTube Partners & YouTube "Hype" Under Fire
Last week was the "made on YouTube" event. Of course, we already discussed the announcement in the Q&A stream, in case you missed it - feel free to check it out!
YouTube Updates: AI Comment Summaries & Shorts Stickers
This week's YouTube news includes AI-generated comment summaries, premium price changes in India, and why you might not see the 'Add Yours' sticker in Shorts.
YouTube Updates: New Features for Creators and Viewers
Get the latest on YouTube: editable thumbnails, live stream previews, expanded BrandConnect, enhanced mobile tools for creators, and better ad blocking controls.
Stay Up to Date: Enable YouTube Notifications
Learn how viewers can stay informed about new content after subscribing. Discover YouTube Studio's reach tab for key metrics.
Membership Bonus Program, Thumbnail Updates, and AI Dubbing on the Horizon!
The YouTube updates this week start with the Memberships Bonus Program. This is a real thing, not a scam, and is offered directly through YouTube Studio.
Elevate Your YouTube Channel with Memberships
Discover how YouTube memberships can boost your connection with viewers & generate extra revenue.
New on YouTube: Animated 'Join Member' Button
A new feature for Creators with Channel Memberships: the 'Become a Member' button now animates when you ask viewers to join.
How to Master Live-Streams on YouTube
Learn how to plan and schedule a live stream on YouTube, including setting details like title, description, language, visibility, and start time.
Coming Soon to YouTube: Custom Thumbs for Shorts & SuperChat Goals!
There are YouTube news again! We're kicking off with so-called Shorts thumbnails, the previews for Shorts.
Mastering Keywords for Maximum Impact on YouTube Ads
Discover how to bid on keywords to boost your YouTube ad's visibility, click-through rate, and attract more viewers.
New Objection Right in the YouTube Partner Program & Channel Page Overhauls
If you are excluded from the YouTube Partner Program, you have been able to appeal this decision for 7 days prior to its effective date since July 31st.
The Power of Jump Cuts in Video Editing
Discover how jump cuts enhance video engagement by removing filler, improving pace, and boosting viewer retention on YouTube.
YouTube HYPE, Livestream & SuperChat Updates
The YouTube Shorts feed now has the ability to save sounds and music for later use in the Shorts editor as a creator.
Understanding YouTube Impressions: A Guide
Discover where to find impressions data in YouTube Studio, how viewers interact with your videos, and the importance of click-through rates.
Text-to-Speech Feature for YouTube Shorts on Android
YouTube's new text-to-speech function lets Android users add voiceovers to Shorts. iOS users, unfortunately, will have to wait.
Trending Tags: Are Hashtags Still Relevant on YouTube?
Discover how hashtags can help categorize your content & increase discovery. Tips include using 5 or fewer hashtags & monitoring their effectiveness.
YouTube's New Features: Longer Shorts & 'Add Yours' Stickers
YouTube introduces an 'Add Yours' sticker for Shorts, allowing creators to encourage user-generated content. Also, longer Shorts may be on the horizon.
Follow the Guidelines, Watch Your Channel Thrive
Discover YouTube's standardized rules for respectful interactions and content quality improvement.
Reach the Summit with YouTube's Featured Content
Discover how to get your videos showcased on the YouTube homepage as featured content, boosting visibility & audience reach.
YouTube Updates: Google Lens Integration & More New Features!
There are fresh YouTube updates. Let's start with a little Android experiment, as the Google Lens search is now available via the YouTube search for some selected Android users.
YouTube Engagement Analysis: Understanding Viewer Interactions
Discover YouTube's engagement metrics in YouTube Studio. Analyze views, impressions, click-through rates, and average view duration to understand viewer interactions.
Stay on Top of Your Channel: YouTube Dashboard Overview
Discover your YouTube Studio dashboard, a creator's hub for managing content & tracking performance.
YouTube Update: Expanded Language Support for @ Handles and New Special Characters
YouTube now supports letters and digits in 75 languages for @handles, with some character length changes. New special characters also allowed.
YouTube ABC: Navigating the Dashboard
Explore YouTube Studio's central hub for creators. Manage content, track performance, and stay updated on YouTube's latest features.
Expand Your Reach: Utilizing YouTube's Community Tab
Discover how YouTube's Community tab helps creators engage with fans, share updates, and grow their channels.
New from YouTube: QR Codes for Creators & Premium Jump Ahead Rollout
Making it easier to share channels is the goal. That's why an experiment is currently running for both creators and users: when sharing a YouTube channel on a smartphone, there is now the option to generate a QR code.
Boost Your YouTube Channel with Effective Branding
Discover how branding can help your channel stand out. Learn to create a memorable identity with consistent elements like banners, profile pictures, and thumbnails.
YouTube ABC: Quick Start with YouTube Analytics
Discover YouTube Analytics, a free tool to measure your channel's success. Track key metrics like impressions, views, CTR, and retention.
What is YouTube Test & Compare or Thumbnail A/B Testing?
YouTube Test & Compare explains how thumbnail A/B tests work and what Creators should consider when evaluating the results.
How to Use YouTube's New Thumbnail Test & Compare Feature for Better Engagement
Explains YouTube's Thumbnail Test & Compare feature and how creators can use it to improve engagement with better thumbnail decisions.
YouTube Update: Exploring the New 'Inspiration' Tab and Its Features
Discover YouTube's renamed 'Inspiration' tab in Analytics, offering new features like 'Ideas & Outlines' and 'Breakout Videos' to spark content creation.
YouTube Updates: New Payment View in Studio App, Mobile Live Streaming, & Community Post Changes
Learn about the new payment view in YouTube Studio, upcoming mobile live streaming, and relaxed requirements for Community Posts.
REUSED CONTENT! Monetization disabled! What now?
Explains what reused content means for YouTube monetization and what creators can do after monetization has been disabled.
YouTube Introduces Super Chat Replies and Enhances Monetization Tools
YouTube introduces Super Chat replies for creator-viewer interaction and new monetization tools: timestamped AFG violations & upcoming A/B testing.
YouTube Promotions Tab: Is it really worth it?
Explains the YouTube Promotions tab, its objectives, and when paid promotion can be beneficial for channels.
YouTube's Summer Launch: A/B Testing with Thumbnails and Super Chat Updates
Get ready for YouTube's summer feature drop: Thumbnail A/B testing (Test and Compare) and enhancements to Super Chat Likes and reply threads.
YouTube Tests 'Most Relevant' Filter for Subscription Feeds
YouTube's new 'Most Relevant' filter sorts videos based on user interaction. This optional feature improves the viewer experience by personalizing subscription feeds.
Expanded Shopping Options on YouTube: New Features for Creators
Discover YouTube's updated shopping features: Shopping Collections, Affiliate Hub, and new platform integrations.
NEW in YouTube Analytics: Impressions for New & Returning Viewers
Hi there! We're kicking off with some interesting updates from YouTube.
YouTube's Latest Updates: Jump Ahead Experiment & Advanced Features
YouTube's 'Jump Ahead' experiment benefits Premium users & affects creators. Also, advanced YouTube Shorts features & better retention graph segs.
YouTube HDR Streaming: Easier Than Ever | Weekly Updates
New YouTube Studio Mobile features include a notification feed filter & Clips Library. Plus, HDR streaming improvements with RTMP/S for better quality.
Free Channel Memberships for YouTube Premium Users: The Big Experiment in April 2024!
I'm on vacation and this computer is dying, so please excuse the noises the fan is making. So let's get straight to the news for mobile devices.
YouTube Analytics: Top-Earning Content by Format as a Guide for Creators?
There is a new Analytics Card: "Top Earning Content" in "Format". This breaks down the highest-earning content by formats such as videos, short-form content, and livestreams.
YouTube's UI Update: Confusion and Changes for Users and Creators
YouTube's new UI puts recommended videos before titles, descriptions, and comments, confusing users. Key changes hit live streams, Vertical Live, and Shorts.
YouTube's New Features: Clips Feed Update, Collections, and Fan Communities
Discover YouTube's latest innovations: an updated Clips Feed, the introduction of Collections in Subscriptions, and the expansion of the Community tab to Fan Communities.
Do YouTube Live View Hours Count Towards YouTube Partner Requirements? | YouTube Myth Busting
Clarify whether YouTube Live stream hours count towards the requirements of the YouTube Partner Program.
Your YouTube Channel: Guide to Customizing Profile Picture, Banner, and Watermark
Shows how to customize the profile picture, channel banner, and watermark on a YouTube channel.
Take Off: Create Your YouTube Channel in 2024 (Personal & Company Channels)
Explains how to start a YouTube channel in 2024 and differentiates between personal channels and corporate/brand channels.
Everything Important about the New YouTube "Fan Funding" Partner Level
Summarize the new fan funding tier of the YouTube Partner Program and explain which features are unlocked earlier.
How to Connect Your YouTube Account to Discord
Learn how to link your YouTube channel with Discord by following simple steps: access Settings, choose Connections, select YouTube, and sign in with your Google account.
Answering Comments with Short - Here's How!
From now on, you can respond to comments on your own videos with a short answer. Simply go to the reply menu where you'll find the new button to create a short.
How to Set Up YouTube Live Redirects on Your Channel
Learn how to receive live redirects during your streams by configuring YouTube Studio settings.
How to Set Up YouTube Live Redirects for Your Stream
Learn how to enable YouTube Live Redirects to grow your audience. Adjust settings in YouTube Studio under Community.
Beware: Phishing Emails Targeting YouTube Channels
Phishing emails are on the rise, tricking users into downloading PDFs that clone browsers and compromising YouTube channels.
Profile and Scene Collections in OBS: Stream Presets Made Easy
OBS lets you save streaming presets with Profile & Scene Collections. Transfer settings like bitrates and scenes between devices for seamless streaming.
Using Scenes and Sources in OBS: A Short Tutorial
Understand the core principle of OBS: scenes composed of sources. Learn how to use various source types and customize their position and size.
Connecting OBS to Twitch and YouTube: A Quick Guide
Learn how to link your Twitch or YouTube account to OBS for seamless streaming.
Integrating YouTube Live Chat into OBS: A Simple Guide
Learn how to display YouTube Live Chat in OBS with free tools. Open chat in a new window, copy the link, and add it as a browser source.
Integrating Cameras & Consoles (Playstation, Xbox, Switch) into OBS with Capture Cards
To capture from gaming consoles or DSLR facecams, you need a so-called capture card. Once this is connected to the console and your computer, you can then add the capture card as a source in OBS.
No YouTube chapters displaying?
Explains why YouTube chapters in videos sometimes don't display and what requirements must be met for them to appear.
Why Your YouTube Shorts Aren't Getting Views
Did you know watermarks from third-party platforms and free software can hurt your Shorts' ranking? Learn why & how to avoid it.
Attention: Sign the Updated YouTube Partner Terms by July 10th
Existing YouTube Partners (non-Music Creators) must sign a modified contract to keep using platform features.
How to Get into the Partner Program with YouTube Shorts
Reach the YouTube Partnership Program through Shorts views. Learn how 10 million views in 90 days can qualify you.
Monetizing Your Old YouTube Shorts
Learn how to activate monetization for your existing Shorts to start earning revenue share.
New Developments in Creator Music
Discover a growing library of musical pieces for your videos with Creator Music. Monetize your content while respecting licensing terms.
When is the Short Monetization Coming?
Starting February 1st, 2023, creators in the YouTube Partner Program will be able to monetize their YouTube Shorts using the YouTube Short-atreat share model, with earnings likely coming from every five to ten Shorts.
Understanding YouTube Handles and Aliases
Discover how YouTube's handles and aliases work. Learn to redirect users easily with custom URLs, channel IDs, and new handle options.
How to Create an HLS Stream Key for HDR Streams on YouTube
Learn how to set up an HLS stream key to display HDR content correctly on YouTube, involving a simple process in the Live Control Room.
How it works: Markdown
Explains how to format text in YouTube descriptions using Markdown to make it italic, bold, or strikethrough.
How They Work: Channel Trailers
This is how you select channel trailers and highlighted videos for new and returning viewers.
How the new strict mode works
Explain the strict mode for comment filtering and where you test it in the community settings.
How They Work: End Cards
Create end cards using elements or templates and import existing end cards from other videos.
How the YouTube Audio Library Works
Explains how Creators can find, download, and use music from the YouTube Audio Library in videos.
Where can I find my purchases and memberships on YouTube?
This is how you find your purchases, memberships, premium editions, and refunds on YouTube.
That's why you earn more on YouTube than on Twitch | Revenue Comparison
Compare digital revenue on YouTube and Twitch and calculate how much Creators actually receive after fees.
How do refunds work when gifting YouTube memberships?
Explains when YouTube refunds gifted memberships and when Creators receive the revenue.
How it works: YouTube Membership Gifting
Explains how viewers gift YouTube memberships in the live chat and how YouTube selects recipients.
Enable/disable Membershelf: here's how!
Explain when the Membershelf appears and how Creators can disable it in the Studio or Monetization area.
Image Polls - How the New Community Tab Feature Works
This is how you use image polls in the Community tab on Android and optionally link your own videos.
Live Redirect - From One Stream to the Next
Explains YouTube Live redirects and how channels can control who is redirected after a stream.
How to Activate Super Thanks!
This is how you enable or disable Super Thanks in the Monetization section of YouTube Studio.
New Feature Alert: SuperThanks
Explains how viewers send Super Thanks and how Creators receive revenue from YouTube transactions.
New Feature Alert: Channel Guidelines
Set up channel guidelines so new viewers immediately understand chat and comment rules.
How to Find the Right Price for a Sponsorship
A quick tip on how to realistically estimate Creator Sponsorship rates in terms of production costs, reach, and taxes.
Role: Subtitle Editor
Explains the YouTube role for subtitle editors and how to add people to it via email.
@Mentions are great and here's why...
This is how you use @-mentions to directly link other YouTube channels in titles or descriptions.
Channel Permissions on YouTube | #shorts
Why you should never share passwords and how to cleanly manage YouTube channel permissions in Studio.
Livestreams are now easier to find on YouTube #Shorts
Explains the live indicator in the YouTube app and how viewers can directly access ongoing streams through it.
YouTube Video Chapters are awesome and this is the reason #Shorts
Explains how viewers can utilize YouTube chapters more efficiently on desktop and in the app.
What Exactly Is Short Sampling? #Shorts
Explains how Creators can enable or disable the sampling of their videos for Shorts and what happens to existing sampled Shorts.
# Shorts Shelf for Desktop Channel Pages
This is how you add the Shorts shelf as a channel section to desktop channel pages and place it in YouTube Studio.
Different Ways to Create Shorts. #Shorts
Shows multiple ways to create Shorts: via the Shorts camera, vertical uploads, or sampling other videos.
Finding YouTube Hashtag Channels | #shorts
Discover how to search for and access YouTube hashtag channels directly from the search bar or video descriptions.
Creating YouTube Shorts: A Quick Guide
Learn how to create engaging YouTube Shorts. Tap the app's plus icon, choose 'Create Short', record or use a clip, add music/text, and publish.
Creating YouTube Shorts: A Quick Guide
Learn how to create engaging YouTube Shorts. Record or use existing clips, add music & text, then publish with a simple process.
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