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Using other people’s content is frowned upon, but somehow, automated channels are still getting monetized on YouTube. Here's how they do it.

YouTube Automation: How to Avoid Copyright Claims on Faceless Channels

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Are you curious about the fastest-growing small YouTube channels last month? Meet 10 creators who gained 1,000 subscribers in just 30 days!

10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 1,000 Subs FAST [September]

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Racking up 100,000 subscribers in a month isn't easy, but these creators got it done! Keep reading to see who they are and get inspired by their journeys.

10 YouTube Channels that Hit 100K Subs FAST! [September]

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YouTube is launching a handful of AI tools to help you make videos faster and easier. Keep reading to see what they are!

Coming Soon: YouTube Announces New AI Tools for Video Creation

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Can you believe it? These amazing YouTubers hit 10,000 subscribers in a mere 30 days! Keep reading to discover rising creators and soak up some inspiration.

10 Small YouTube Channels that Hit 10K Subs [September]

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Clickable links are returning to YouTube Shorts, but this time, they’ll send viewers to long-form videos on your channel. Keep reading to learn more!

YouTube Unveils 'Related Links' to Connect Shorts and Long-Form Videos

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To monetize Shorts through the YouTube Partner Program, you need 1,000 subscribers and 10 million valid public Shorts views in 90 days (Up through January 31, 2027. As of February 01, 2027, the requirement goes to 20 million Shorts views). That works out to about 111,000 engaged views per day. This 90-day plan breaks the target into four phases: research, batch creation, launch and analysis, and scaling what works.

How to Get 10 Million YouTube Shorts Views: A 90-Day Plan

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Revive a stagnant YouTube channel by diagnosing weak spots, testing underperforming titles and thumbnails, and organizing your best videos. Rebrand only when your content and audience no longer fit.

4 Steps to Revive a Stagnant YouTube Channel

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Before you can go viral on YouTube, you need an idea that appeals to the masses. Here are 3 ways to build that winning concept and snag a viral video!

3 Ways to Discover Viral YouTube Video Ideas

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Reach viewers worldwide with relevant music, visual storytelling, topics that travel across borders, and translated text or audio. Use YouTube Analytics to choose which audiences and languages to prioritize.

How to Get YouTube Views Worldwide: 4 Tips

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Getting people to notice you on YouTube is simple in theory but difficult in practice. Let’s explore why (and how) small channels become big ones.

The Secret to Standing Out as a Small YouTube Creator

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YouTube automation is hot right now, but does it pose any risks to your channel? Spoiler: It depends!