In addition to being an avid movie and gaming enthusiast, Uttaran Samaddar is an experienced writer who has lent his creativity and unique perspective to various publications. He loves hearing and telling stories.

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From monetization changes to quirky new tools, check out the biggest YouTube updates from the past year.

25 YouTube Updates that Will Affect Your Channel in 2025

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Through many polls, we learned more about small creators in 2024. Here's how they view monetization, YouTube Shorts, and what it means to grow with longevity.

Poll Data: 10 YouTube Stats About the Small Creator Journey

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Christmas is a global tentpole event for YouTube, and here are the top 10 keywords viewers are searching for about it!

Top 10 Christmas Keywords on YouTube

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In this post, you'll learn how to upload videos on YouTube studio, regardless of if you're a newbie or a veteran!

How To Upload Videos to YouTube Creator Studio

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Is there a foolproof way to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube? Yes! Here are five amazing tips to reach that big goal.

The Easiest Way to Get 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube

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Boosting your subscriber count on YouTube just got a million times easier. With these 11 tips and tricks, you can cut through the confusion and grow your audience!

How to Get More YouTube Subscribers on a Small Channel

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What does quality mean for YouTube viewers? Find out how to create valuable content while attracting more watch time!

Quality Watch Time: How Viewers Define It

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Did you know that adding captions might bring you more views? Read on to learn more advantages of using YouTube captions.

4 Reasons to Start Adding YouTube Captions to Your Videos

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YouTube has rolled out another exciting update aimed at helping creators get discovered more easily through comments! Learn how that works right here.

Get Discovered By Comments: YouTube Mobile Update

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Apply at YouTube's channel verification support form once you hit 100,000 subscribers and have 2-step verification enabled on your Google account, then wait for YouTube's manual review. New channels should also do the free account verification (phone code) first.

How to Get Verified on YouTube in 2026

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YouTube Hype is an exciting new feature for small and mid-sized creators, helping with discoverability, engagement, and even revenue. Read to know how it works!


Is YouTube Hype a Game Changer for Small Channels?

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In this post, you'll learn how to turn off age restrictions on YouTube across all devices in some simple steps. Read to know more!