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YouTube is an exciting but face-paced world and we want to give every creator an insight into what’s trending on the platform, and how to make videos that viewers want to watch.

New YouTube monetization rules 2025: what creators need to know - decorative image
New YouTube monetization rules 2025: what creators need to know
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Andy Davidson
July 29, 2025
How to crack the YouTube Shorts algorithm 2025 with emotional transformation in 42 seconds
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Andy Davidson
July 22, 2025
A YouTube thumbnail with the title "I Bought A Wasteland" shows a man sitting in a desert with "$79,000" overlaid, 112K views, and a duration of 13:25; above it, bold text says "First video" with a red arrow pointing to a +50K subscriber gain. This illustrates powerful YouTube storytelling trends 2025, where compelling first uploads can drive massive growth.
Storytelling for YouTube growth: how a small YouTuber gained 50,000 subs in just 4 weeks
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Andy Davidson
June 17, 2025
Gear Review: best lip sync AI tools
The best AI lip sync and AI dubbing tools for video creators
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Derek Malcolm
June 5, 2025
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Do YouTube dislikes even matter? No… but like, yes
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Andy Davidson
May 8, 2025
Understanding your audience: how to age down or grow Up 
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TubeBuddy
February 27, 2025
YouTube marketing strategies for 2024
Make 2025 Your Year with YouTube Marketing Strategies
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TubeBuddy
January 2, 2025
YouTube Thumbnail Tips and Hacks
11 killer YouTube thumbnail tips s̶t̶o̶l̶e̶n̶ f̶r̶o̶m̶ inspired by big creators
Andrew Moore-Crispin
December 18, 2024
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How to Film CRISPY iPhone Video
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TubeBuddy
December 12, 2024
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Want to Get Verified on YouTube? Here Are 3 Insights For Creators
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TubeBuddy
May 23, 2024
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The Best Wireless Lavalier Mics for Video and Podcast Creators (2024)
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Derek Malcolm
May 16, 2024
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Need a CapCut Tutorial? 9 Creators You Must Follow
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Carla Marshall
May 8, 2024
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The Best Video Recording Apps (2024)
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Derek Malcolm
April 25, 2024
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Ask an Expert: How to Manage a Successful Social Media Presence
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Carla Marshall
April 18, 2024
Is Tubebuddy worth it
Is TubeBuddy Worth It? Let’s Look at the Data
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 10, 2024
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Steal These Viral Hooks: 28 Scroll-Stopping Video Hooks
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 9, 2024
Best video drones for 2024
The Best Video Drones for Creators (2024)
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Derek Malcolm
April 4, 2024
Best video lights for content creators
The Best Tripods for Video Creators
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Derek Malcolm
March 21, 2024
Can YouTube Creators Make Money on TikTok?
Can YouTube Creators Make Money on TikTok?
Andrew Moore-Crispin
March 14, 2024
Best video lights for content creators
The Best Lights and Lighting Kits for Creators
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Derek Malcolm
March 7, 2024