YouTube Just Changed What Counts as a View
Starting Aug 24, 2026, YouTube counts views from the first frame with no watch-time minimum. Learn what changes, what stays the same, and what still pays.
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📚 GuidesTwitch Is Training AI on Your Streams. Opt Out Now
Twitch enrolled every streamer into Amazon's generative AI training by default on August 12, 2026. Learn how to opt out and what it still won't cover.
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📚 GuidesSnapchat Won't Pay for AI-Only Spotlight Videos Anymore
Snapchat cut monetization for fully AI-generated Spotlight clips in late July 2026. See exactly where the AI-assisted line falls before you post again.
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📚 GuidesYouTube's Membership Price Reset Hits Today
YouTube's deadline to review or override international membership pricing lands today. See what changes, who's affected, and how to set custom prices.
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⚖️ ComparisonsKick vs YouTube Partner Program: Worth Switching in 2026?
Kick is pitching displaced YouTube creators directly after YPP's threshold hike. Compare Kick vs YouTube payouts and requirements before you switch in 2026.
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📚 GuidesFacebook's New Creator Studio App: Worth It?
Facebook's standalone Creator Studio app adds AI comment replies and a daily to-do list. See what's new, what it costs you in access, and if it's worth it.
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📚 GuidesX Just Killed Creator Revenue Sharing
X is ending Creator Revenue Sharing on Sept 7, 2026 for a stricter Original Content Rewards Program. See the new eligibility rules and final payout dates.
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📚 GuidesYouTube Just Doubled Its Monetization Bar
YouTube is raising YPP entry to 8,000 watch hours or 20M Shorts views starting Feb 1, 2027. See what changed, who's grandfathered, and what to do now.
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⚖️ ComparisonsTikTok Live Just Passed Twitch and YouTube Combined
TikTok Live hit 50.9% of global live-streaming share in Q2 2026, per Stream Hatchet's report. See the numbers and find the best platform to livestream on now.
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📚 GuidesYouTube's New Research Tab: Do You Still Need vidIQ?
YouTube is testing a native Research tab with outlier scores up to 132x. See what it does, what's missing, and whether vidIQ still earns its keep.
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📚 GuidesDisney's TikTok Deal: What Creators Actually Get
Disney and TikTok's new deal lets creators use licensed Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar clips. Learn what's real, what's missing, and who benefits.
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📚 GuidesMeta's New AI Creator Tool: Useful, With a Catch
Meta's Creator Assistant brings AI to your Facebook analytics — but learn why a security exploit just put the underlying infrastructure in question.