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How to use YouTube’s audience activity chart to get more views

The heatmap in YouTube Studio is one of the most useful tools for timing your uploads. Here’s how to make sense of what it's actually showing you.

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.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Approach Research as a Creator

See how quality research can shape better content, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

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How to Go Live on TikTok (With Or Without 1,000 Followers)

Stream live to your TikTok followers with easy steps to follow, details on how many followers you need, and tips to make the most of TikTok LIVE.

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Customize your YouTube Channel: A Guide to Profile Pictures, Thumbnails and Banners

Attract more viewers to your YouTube channel with tips for creating eye-catching assets.

The Creator’s Cut: 6 Tips To Improve The Storytelling In Your Content

Make better, more impactful content with 6 expert tips from The Creator’s Cut’s Kevin E that'll level up your storytelling skills.

The 6 Most Popular VFX Animations With Content Creators

Check out the VFX animations creators use the most and see how people these easy drag and drop assets to transform their edits in seconds.

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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The 12 Most Profitable YouTube Niches Ranked by Highest CPM in 2026

Make more money from your videos by discovering the most profitable YouTube niches. Learn which niches have the highest CPM to boost your earnings.

Ignace Aleya: How to Approach the Editing Process

Make every moment in your content feel intentional with editing tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

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How Much Does TikTok Pay Creators Per View?

Find out how much you'll make from your videos as we break down how much TikTok pays per 1,000 views and the factors that affect your earnings.

Music Licensing

Uppbeat vs Artlist: How Do They Compare?

See how Uppbeat and Artlist compare side-by-side when it comes to downloading copyright-free music, sound effects, motion graphics and LUTs.

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.

Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips for How to Approach Being a Podcast Creator

From choosing your format to editing with ruthless honesty, filmmaker and podcast host Valentin Farkasch shares what it actually takes to build a show worth listening to.

Why do YouTube views sometimes suddenly drop?

A sudden drop in views can feel alarming, but knowing how to read the signals and what to do next puts you back in control.

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YouTube RPM: What Is RPM and How Can You Maximize It?

Earn more from your YouTube content by understanding what YouTube RPM is, what affects it, and what you can do to increase your channel's RPM.

What is Hopecore? The Uplifting Trend Taking Over Your Feed

Bring good vibes and optimism to your content by learning what Hopecore is, with pointers on where to download music and use it in your videos.

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.

How to Get More Views on YouTube Shorts

Discover how to get more views on YouTube Shorts with 14 simple tips guaranteed to give your videos the best chance of exploding.

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How to start a YouTube channel in 2026: A beginner’s checklist

Start your YouTube channel from scratch with essential tips for how to set up your channel nd give your videos the best chance of getting seen.

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The Best Video Editing Software in 2026: From Beginner to Pro

Uncover good video editing software for every type of creator including free video editing programs for beginners through to the best editing tools for YouTube.

When is the best time to post your videos?

Upload timing can give you a small edge, but for most creators it matters far less than what's actually in the video.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: 6 Tips for Choosing the Right Equipment as a Content Creator

Think you need the latest gear to make great videos? Filmmaker and creator Tomas Pollen Stavik disagrees and his festival-ready short film proves it.

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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.

How to Use DaVinci Resolve: The First 8 Things To Know When You Start

Master the essentials of DaVinci Resolve with step-by-step instructions for everything from importing your footage to exporting your final video.

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How to Make Money on TikTok: The Easy Guide for TikTokers in 2026

Learn how to make money on TIkTok with tips on earning cash from your videos, selling merchandise and making sponsored content for brands.

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The Best Microphones for YouTube Videos in 2026

Level up the audio across your content by checking out this list of the best microphones for YouTube videos in 2025 and finding your ideal gear.

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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How to Color Grade Your Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide

Transform your footage into your creative vision with this step-by-step guide to color grading, with pro tips to enhance your content.

When should you reach out for your first collaboration?

Having a clear, respectful approach before you send that first message makes a bigger difference than the size of your channel.

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Sound Effects

How to Add Sound Effects to Videos

Bring your edits to life with step-by-step instructions on how to add sound effects to your videos, no matter what editing software you use.

How to Upload a YouTube Short (Step-by-Step for Any Device)

Learn the steps to upload a YouTube Short from your mobile or desktop and discover small tweaks you can apply to each upload to get more views.

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How to Get More Followers on TikTok in 2026: Easy Tips for TikTok Growth

Discover how to get more TikTok followers for free with easy tricks to help you build your audience fast and boost your TikTok growth.

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How to Get More Likes on YouTube

Rack up free YouTube engagement with invaluable tips on how to get more likes on YouTube, and see what a good percentage of views to likes is.

How to Add Video Transitions (Step-by-Step Guides For Different Editors)

Give your footage a professional makeover and make smoother, more polished content with step-by-step instructions for adding video transitions.

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.

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Best YouTube Equipment for Beginners

Find out which equipment you actually need to bring your creative vision to life, with the best cameras, microphones and more for YouTube videos.

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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Gaming Music for Videos: Find a Gaming Soundtrack That's Safe to Use

Level up content with the best royalty-free gaming music for creators and see how a game music soundtrack will enhance your videos.

Uppbeat News

Uppbeat now has stock video, shot completely by real filmmakers

Editor-ready footage from real videographers is now part of the Uppbeat library. Here's what's included and how to get started.

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How to Make a Youtube Video: Produce Your Own Content in 7 Easy Steps

Learn how to make a YouTube video with this 7-step guide, covering coming up with video ideas, right through to uploading content to YouTube.

Is buying followers worth it for creators?

Paying for followers might look like a shortcut to social proof, but here's why they might actually harm your channel.

YouTube Content ID explained

Avoid copyright claims by learning how YouTube's Content ID system works and find out what your options are if you do get a claim on your video.

Orbit For Creators: 5 Tips For Getting Brand Deals as a Content Creator

Your first brand deal is more achievable than you think, as long as you know how to approach it.

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.

Should you post your short-form content on every platform?

Being across TikTok, Reels and Shorts can feel like the obvious move, but the right answer depends on your content and where your audience actually lives.

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.

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.

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How to Find YouTube Keywords That Get Your Videos To Rank In 2025

Learn how to find keywords for YouTube videos and use them effectively to boost your video’s reach, rank higher, and attract more viewers.

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How to Get More Views on TikTok for Free: 11 Essential Tips

Reveal how to get more views on TikTok for free with 11 essential tips for creators. Level up your content without having to buy TikTok views.

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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!

How to Get 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube for Free in 15 Easy Steps

Discover how to quickly get 1,000 YouTube subscribers for free. Boost your YouTube channel's growth and start earning with these 15 easy steps.

Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips for Coming Up With Video Ideas

Be inspired to create fresh new content ideas, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

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22 Easy Travel Content Ideas for Travel Vloggers

Dive in to travel content ideas that'll spark inspiration for your next video. Explore our list of video ideas for creators with wanderlust.

John Schoolmeesters: How to Choose the Right Equipment

See which gear you should invest in and what you should avoid, with tips from filmmaker John Schoolmeesters.

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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What Are YouTube Impressions? Plus 3 Easy Tips To Increase Them

Get YouTube to share your content further by understanding what YouTube impressions mean, and learning how to get more impressions for your videos.

What Is Color Grading In Video Editing?

Master the basics of color grading in video editing and discover how to use it to enhance the tone, style, and consistency of your videos.

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What is a LUT in Video Editing? (And How to LUTs to Your Edits)

Create eye-catching content fast by learning what a LUT is, where to easily download these simple files, and how to apply them to your edits.

Video Transition Effects in Editing Explained (With Examples)

Create videos that keep viewers hooked for longer by learning how video transition effects can help your content flow seamlessly between scenes.

Arnaud from Filmbro: How to Make Money as a Content Creator

Learn what it takes to earn money as a creator, with tips from Filmbro's Arnaud Melis.

How To Write YouTube Descriptions That Get More Views

Write descriptions that get your YouTube content seen by more people with practical tips and templates for the perfect YouTube video description.

Should you revive an old YouTube channel or start a new one?

The right choice usually comes down to how closely your new videos match what people subscribed for the first time.

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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.

How To Title YouTube Videos: 13 Tips To Boost Clicks and Views

Learn the free and easy way to get more clicks and views on your YouTube videos and write YouTube video titles to stop people scrolling and get them watching.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: 4 Lessons on How to Make Cinematic Videos on a Budget

You don't need expensive gear to make a cinematic short film. Instead it takes the right mindset, a simple kit, and a willingness to kill your darlings.

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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YouTube Watch Time: How to Reach 4,000 Hours and Monetize Your Content

Unlock more views and extra ad revenue for your content by learning what YouTube watch time is and following steps to help you can increase it.

Are AI thumbnails putting viewers off your videos?

AI can speed up your thumbnail workflow, but it only works if you bring the creative thinking too.

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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.

Ignace Aleya: 5 Tips For Video Intros That Hook Viewers Instantly

Grab your audience's attention from the get-go and convince them to watch your content for longer, with tips from VFX YouTuber Ignace Aleya.

How to Increase Audience Retention on YouTube (11 Tips to Keep Viewers Watching)

Keep people watching your videos for longer and learn how increasing your audience retention on YouTube will help you rack up more views.

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How Much Does YouTube Pay for 1 million Views?

See how much YouTube pays for 1 million views and learn what affects the amount of ad revenue you can make from your YouTube channel.

Music Licensing

Uppbeat vs Epidemic Sound: How Do They Compare?

Find out which platform comes out on top for catalog quality, pricing, licensing, and features for creators.

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.

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.

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8 Easy Steps To Get More Views on YouTube

Get more views on YouTube for free with simple tips for making engaging videos, hooking in new viewers, and using analytics effectively.

Should you keep Shorts and long-form videos on the same YouTube channel?

Here’s how to present your content in a way that’s easy for your audience to understand without things getting messy.

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How to Avoid YouTube Copyright Claims

Protect your content from YouTube copyright claims by learning how YouTube copyright works and the steps you can take to avoid copyright issues.

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The YouTube Algorithm: How It Works in 2026

Get your videos recommended to a bigger audience by learning how the YouTube algorithm ranks content and shares it with new viewers.

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Music Licensing Explained: The 7 Different Types of Music Licenses for your Project

Find out how to license music, confidently pick the right music licenses and keep your projects safe with this guide to music licensing.

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YouTube SEO: How to Rank and Optimize YouTube Videos to Get More Views

Rank higher in searches and boost your views as a result with 25 simple tips to improve your YouTube SEO on every upload.

Arnaud from Filmbro: 6 Lessons on How To Grow Your Audience

See what it takes to consistently grow your audience and attract new followers, with tips from Filmbro's Arnaud Melis.

Madame Myriad: How to plan your creative workflow

Stop big projects from turning into editing chaos with Madam Myriad's creative routine.

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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What is The YouTube Creator Music Library?

Soundtrack content directly from the YouTube Creator Music Library, learn how to avoid copyright issues and keep monetization from your videos.

Tomas Pollen Stavik: How Uppbeat Saved My Short Film

Audio mistakes happen. This interview breaks down the sound design moves that took a low-budget short to being festival-ready.

How do you manage comments and DMs as your audience grows?

A full inbox is a sign your community is thriving, so here's how to stay present without it taking over your day.

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?

Will AI-written descriptions hurt your channel growth?

AI can save you time, but the bigger question is whether it will help or harm your views.

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Free YouTube Tools: 18 Must-Have Tools to Increase Views and Grow Your Channel

Become a better creator with these essential free YouTube tools that'll streamline your creative process, increase your views, and grow your audience.

How to Make a Series on TikTok

Make your own series on TikTok with easy step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how often you should post to a TikTok Series.

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How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail: Boost Your Views in 9 Easy Steps

Help attract more viewers to your content by learning how to make a YouTube thumbnail that stands out and find out the dimensions you need.

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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How to upload YouTube videos in 2026

Everything you need to know about how to upload YouTube videos in 2025, with simple tips that'll get your content seen by more people.

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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.

How to Change Your Video Background (With or Without a Green Screen)

Learn how to change your video background with step-by-step instructions to remove your background and swap it for a new one, whatever editor you use.

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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.

Why is it so hard to monetise an engaged audience?

Work out how to turn engagement into income without feeling like your content needs to become a sales pitch.