Carla Marshall

FMR Head of Content Marketing

Carla Marshall has 10+ years of experience in video marketing, social media management, content marketing, DRM, and SEO. She was previously Editor in Chief at ReelSEO.com, and as a journalist and video marketer, she's covered news stories, creator journeys, and digital-first publishing initiatives across all the major online video platforms. She is YouTube Certified and a judge for the Shorty Awards, as well as the UK, US, Canadian, Global, and EU Search Awards.

Posts Written By Carla Marshall

Jul 25, 2025

3 min read

How to Enable Custom Thumbnails On YouTube

Enabling custom thumbnails is one of the easiest but most important things you can do for your YouTube channel. Here's how to enable that feature fast.

Jul 23, 2025

5 min read

10 Thumbnail Tips: Why Some Thumbnails Get Clicks (and Others Don't)

Thumbnail Tips will help you create images that get noticed, spark curiosity, and drive more clicks.

Jul 10, 2025

5 min read

How to Make Custom Thumbnails - The Essential Guide!

Beyond the video content itself, custom thumbnails are probably the most important YouTube tool you have in your arsenal. Take a look at our essential guide ...

Jul 3, 2025

8 min read

5 YouTube Thumbnail Tips That Drive More Clicks

Learn expert tips to create YouTube thumbnails that get clicks, boost views, and grow your channel faster.

Jul 2, 2025

2 min read

How to Download a YouTube Thumbnail: 3 Methods

Download YouTube thumbnails from any video—use our free tool or follow quick manual steps to save thumbnails in HD.

Apr 21, 2023

8 min read

YouTube Copyright Claim vs. Copyright Strike: Key Differences

A copyright claim redirects ad revenue. A strike removes your video, and 3 strikes terminate your channel. See the full comparison, dispute steps, and rules.

Oct 14, 2021

8 min read

How to Unlock All the Free YouTube Creator Tools on Your Channel

Are you ready to unlock all the youtube tools for creators? Click here to learn how to sell merch on YouTube, earn Super Chat revenue, and more.

Aug 27, 2020

5 min read

How to Grow Your Roblox Channel on YouTube

Everyone and their dog might be playing Roblox on YouTube, but it's not too late to start your own successful channel about the game.

Updated May 11, 2026

8 min read

YouTube Mid-Roll Ads: The 8-Minute Minimum and How to Use Them

YouTube videos need to be 8 minutes or longer for mid-roll ads. Learn placement rules, how many to add, and the manual vs automatic settings that boost revenue.

Updated Apr 29, 2026

9 min read

How to Make Money with a Gaming Channel on YouTube

Gaming channels can earn through AdSense, sponsors, affiliates, memberships, and Super Chats. See CPM benchmarks and earning ranges by subscriber tier.

Jul 23, 2020

8 min read

How to Contact YouTube Support - The ULTIMATE Guide

Contacting YouTube can be tricky, but it is possible. We bring you the most up-to-date guide on reaching out to YouTube Support.

Jul 23, 2020

3 min read

YouTube Bans Comments on Videos Featuring Kids: What That Means for Family Ch...

YouTube have just announced that they're going to ban comments on most videos featuring children. What does that mean for family vloggers?