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YouTube creator news June 2026: AI rights, $1B creators, and Shorts without dislikes
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TubeBuddy
June 30, 2026
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YouTube watch time: What is it, why it matters, how to grow it
Andrew Moore-Crispin
June 25, 2026
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How much YouTube Shorts pays for 1 Million views in 2026 (case study)
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Andy Davidson
June 22, 2026
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How to translate YouTube thumbnails with YouTube’s new multi-language feature
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Andy Davidson
June 16, 2026
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How many videos does it take to get 1,000 subscribers on YouTube?
Andrew Moore-Crispin
June 11, 2026
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YouTube AI demonetization: The new rule hitting entire channels
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Andy Davidson
June 2, 2026
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YouTube creator news May 2026 — Google I/O, AI search, and the music copyright fix
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TubeBuddy
May 28, 2026
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The YouTube video checklist: from idea to publish
Andrew Moore-Crispin
May 21, 2026
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Why is my YouTube video not getting views? The 3 upload mistakes that kill growth
Andrew Moore-Crispin
May 19, 2026
Best vidIQ Alternatives
7 Best vidIQ Alternatives to Optimize and Grow Your YouTube Channel
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TubeBuddy
May 12, 2026
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8 YouTube algorithm myths that are holding small creators back
Andrew Moore-Crispin
May 7, 2026
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Best time to post on YouTube: How to find your exact upload window
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Andy Davidson
May 5, 2026
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YouTube creator news April 2026 — audio ads, livestream upgrades, and the deepfake reckoning
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TubeBuddy
April 30, 2026
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How does YouTube recommend videos and why it’s ignoring yours
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Andy Davidson
April 27, 2026
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TubeBuddy vs VidIQ: Which YouTube tool is best in 2026?
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Andy Davidson
April 23, 2026
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The YouTube age estimation model creators need to understand
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Andy Davidson
April 21, 2026
YouTube shorts engagement tips and strategies
YouTube Shorts cheat sheet: grab attention, grow engagement
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Andy Davidson
April 14, 2026
YouTube monetization requirements
How to negotiate YouTube brand deals: A guide for creators
Andrew Moore-Crispin
April 9, 2026
YouTube viewer retention: the creator strategy that turns weak performance into watch time
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Andy Davidson
April 7, 2026
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YouTube Creator News March 2026 — ads, AI, opposition, and expletives
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TubeBuddy
March 31, 2026