December 2025 YouTube Updates!
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YouTube’s Latest Updates: What Creators Need to Know (In Plain English)

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Hey Creators — time for this month’s roundup. YouTube has been busy rolling out new tools, and a lot of these updates may genuinely help you to protect your brand, understand your audience, and fine-tune your content. Let’s break it all down in a way that actually makes sense. 🔍 Likeness Detection: Protect Yourself From Unauthorised AI Content YouTube is introducing a new Likeness Detection tool inside YouTube Studio, designed to spot videos using your face without permission. As AI-generated content keeps getting more realistic, this is a big step forward in keeping your identity safe. You’ll find it in…
New YouTube Updates: Insight Sharing, Creator Partnership Hub, and More!
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New YouTube Updates: Insight Sharing, Creator Partnership Hub, and More!

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🔍 New YouTube Updates: Insight Sharing, Creator Partnership Hub, and More! Hey creators! YouTube just dropped some exciting updates in their latest Creator Insider video—and if you're in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP), this is definitely one you don’t want to miss. From enhanced monetisation opportunities to improved channel tools, let’s break it all down in plain English. 📊 New: Share Your Channel Insights with Advertisers YouTube has rolled out a brand-new setting in YouTube Studio that allows eligible creators to share aggregated channel insights with brands, advertisers, and third-party platforms. But before you worry about privacy, let’s get into…
YouTube Is Demonetising Channels — Here’s How to Avoid Getting Cut
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YouTube Is Demonetising Channels — Here’s How to Avoid Getting Cut

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Major Changes Are Coming to YouTube’s Monetisation Rules – Here's the Lowdown Starting July 15th, YouTube is tightening the rules for its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) – and if you’re a creator who monetises content or plans to, this update matters. These changes aren’t just minor tweaks; they’re already impacting creators by removing monetisation or denying entry to the program altogether. So, what’s changing? And more importantly, how can you protect your channel? Let’s break it down. The Core Issue: Reused and Low-Effort Content One of the main targets of the update is “reused content.” That’s content which lacks originality…
The 5 Most Common Reasons YouTube Videos Fail!
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The 5 Most Common Reasons YouTube Videos Fail!

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If you’re wondering why your videos aren’t getting watched, we’ve trimmed the fat and cut straight to the truth. Here’s what’s really going wrong — and how to fix it. 1. You're Not Publishing, You're Just Preparing You’ve watched every tutorial, planned your "perfect" idea, and probably designed a thumbnail for a video you never made. Sound familiar? Analysis paralysis is real. But views come from videos — not drafts. Create anything and hit publish. Even a rough short gets you ahead of most aspiring creators still stuck in the planning stage. 🔁 Done beats perfect. Always. 2. Your Shorts…
How to Use the YouTube Audience Tab to Grow Your Channel in 2025
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How to Use the YouTube Audience Tab to Grow Your Channel in 2025

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It’s tempting, right? You put hours into crafting the perfect video—tighten the intro, clean up the end, post it, and cross your fingers for that viral moment. But in 2025, it’s not quite that simple. Zoom out for a second: around 2.6 million videos are uploaded to YouTube every single day. That’s a lot of noise. So how do you rise above it? Here’s the good news: your audience is already giving you clues—you just need to know where to look. 👥 The Audience Tab: Your Hidden Advantage Pop open YouTube Studio, hit Analytics, and head to the YouTube Audience…
How to Start a YouTube Channel in 2025: Tips, Tools & What’s Changed
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How to Start a YouTube Channel in 2025: Tips, Tools & What’s Changed

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Thinking of starting a YouTube channel in 2025? You might be wondering… Hasn’t everything already been done? Can you still grow a successful channel, or has the moment passed? I asked myself those same questions when I launched my first channel over five years ago — and the answer then was the same as it is today - yes. You can start a YouTube channel in 2025 and build something truly meaningful and successful. But the landscape has changed, and there are a few key things you need to think about before diving into the world of YouTube Content Creation:…
New YouTube Updates Make Live Ads Less Annoying (Finally!)
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New YouTube Updates Make Live Ads Less Annoying (Finally!)

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Hey creators! It’s time for your monthly Creator Compass update, where we skip the fluff and break down the latest YouTube updates that actually matter to you and your channel. This month, we’ve got some pretty decent upgrades—especially if you’ve ever tangled with the yellow icon, stream ads, or playlist control. Let’s dive in: 🟡 More Accurate Monetisation Checks (Yes, the Yellow Icon Again) YouTube’s improving how they handle ad suitability reviews—and honestly, it’s a win for most of us. Here’s the deal: Before: You’d upload, get hit with the yellow icon (limited or no ads), and only then could…
Can AI Make Your Next YouTube Video?
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Can AI Make Your Next YouTube Video?

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The AI video space just took a huge leap. With Google unveiling its new Flow filmmaking tool and the powerful Veo 3 video generation model, creators are now closer than ever to generating full YouTube videos from a simple prompt. But is it worth the hype, or the eye watering price tag? Let’s unpack what Flow and Veo 3 can actually do, and have a real talk about the pros and cons of letting AI help (or even lead) your content creation. What Are Flow and Veo 3? Flow is Google’s new AI-powered filmmaking interface, designed to work closely with…
The Complete Guide to YouTube Monetisation
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The Complete Guide to YouTube Monetisation

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YouTube offers creators various ways to monetise their content, starting with early access to fan funding features like Memberships, Super Chats, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks. These options allow creators to earn money directly from their audience, even before meeting the requirements for full ad revenue monetisation through the YouTube Partner Programme (YPP). In this article, we will explore how these features work, the eligibility criteria, and how they can contribute to your overall monetisation strategy. What is Early YouTube Monetisation? Recently, YouTube introduced an expansion of its Partner Programme to offer creators the opportunity to start earning earlier by…
New to YouTube? Do These 5 Things First for Success!
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New to YouTube? Do These 5 Things First for Success!

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Starting a YouTube channel can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can set yourself up for success. At Creator Compass, we believe in practical, community-driven advice that helps creators grow without the guesswork. Here are five essential tips to get your YouTube journey off to a strong start. 1. Focus on a Clear Niche One of the biggest mistakes new creators make is trying to appeal to everyone. Instead, define your niche—whether it’s gaming, tech reviews, fitness, or personal vlogs. A clear focus helps attract a dedicated audience who knows what to expect from your content. Ask yourself:…