YouTube is about to make it harder for new creators to qualify for ad revenue through its YouTube Partner Program. The subscriber requirement isn’t changing, but the amount of viewing activity you need to generate is. Starting February 1, 2027, new creators will need to meet higher ...
YouTube Algorithm Changes: Ignore This and Lose Views
Think your YouTube channel suddenly died? It didn’t. It's the result of YouTube algorithm changes. Creators everywhere are seeing the same thing: falling views, inconsistent reach, and growing fears around demonetization. Over the past year, YouTube has quietly changed how videos get ...
YouTube SEO: Step-by-Step Guide to Ranking Your Videos In 2026
Optimizing your videos for YouTube SEO is essential if you want to increase visibility, attract more viewers, and grow your channel. After all, who wants to spend hours or days creating a video no one will get to see. Been there. Done that. But, with the right strategies, your videos ...
How I Monetized My YouTube Channel And How You Can, Too
I did it! I finally did it. My YouTube channel, This Bahamian Gyal, is finally monetized! On Saturday, I hit 1,000 subscribers and my public watch hours exceeded the 4,000-hour requirement. People were actually tuned in to my channel big time. I woke up early Saturday morning and saw an ...