It’s 2026 and you’re still thinking about starting a YouTube channel?The first thought that usually pops into people’s heads is: “Am I too late?”Has the ship sailed? Has the algorithm locked the doors and turned the lights off? The honest answer is… yes and no. And like most things with YouTube, the truth sits somewhere in the middle — so let’s break it down. A Quick Trip Back in Time If we rewind to the early 2010s, we saw the explosion of YouTube gaming content. “Watch along” style videos took off, especially around games like Minecraft. Creators such as DanTDM…

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! 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…

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…

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…