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Made On YouTube 2026 Recap: Video A/B Testing & More
See the biggest Made On YouTube 2026 announcements: video A/B testing, Shorts series, dynamic thumbnails, likeness detection, and when each feature rolls out.
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How to Hook Viewers and Reel Them In: Jenny Hoyos on Making Anything Go Viral
Creator Jenny Hoyos used a fishing analogy at Created in LA to explain how to hook viewers and reel them in. Here is how her curiosity gap, open loop, and hook testing advice works on your channel.
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YouTube's New "Get Feedback" Tool for Shorts: What It Does and Who Has Access
YouTube's new "Get feedback" button gives Shorts creators AI insights on hook, pacing, and visuals before they publish, instead of after.
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YouTube's Growth Director Just Debunked 6 Algorithm Myths
YouTube's growth director says the algorithm isn't pushing your videos. It's pulling viewers. Here's what that actually changes for creators
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YouTube Views vs. Engaged Views: What Actually Changes for Creators
Your view count is going up. Your audience isn't. Here's the difference between views and engaged views and why only one of them will matter.
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YouTube Partner Program Requirements 2027: What's Changing
YouTube's raising the YPP bar again and this time it's not a small bump. Watch hours and Shorts views are both doubling in 2027. Here's what you need to know, and why the YPP shouldn't be your only plan.
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YouTube Is Finally Bringing Custom Shorts Thumbnails Back to Desktop
YouTube is rolling out custom thumbnails for Shorts on desktop again. Here is how to check if you have access and how to make your Shorts thumbnails now.
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YouTube Multi-Language Thumbnails Are Here. Here Is How to Translate Yours for Free.
YouTube multi-language thumbnails let one long-form video greet viewers in their own language. Here is why it matters and how to translate your thumbnails for free in Adobe Express.
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YouTube Shows: The New Way to Turn Your Playlists Into an Actual TV Series
YouTube Shows let creators turn a plain playlist into a structured series with seasons, numbered episodes, and a dedicated Show Page that YouTube surfaces in Recommended Shows and Continue Watching.
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YouTube Tags Are Dead in 2026: What to Focus On Instead
YouTube tags are dead as a primary discovery lever in 2026. Tags are not SEO, not keywords, and not hashtags. Here is what to focus on instead, from someone who taught tags for a decade.
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Bad Growth on YouTube: Why the Wrong Views Can Quietly Kill Your Channel
Bad growth on YouTube looks like a win on the surface, yet the wrong viewers can quietly pull your channel away from the focus you worked hard to build.
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YouTube Membership vs Uscreen: Which Membership Platform Should Creators Actually Use?
YouTube Membership and Uscreen both promise recurring revenue and a closer connection with your audience. Here is a side-by-side breakdown of features, pricing, and what actually works so you can choose the right platform for your channel.