Category YouTube

YouTube has announced that all users can now create 3-minute long Shorts, which is the final stage of the change that it announced in October last year to extend the length of Shorts clips. As per YouTube’s original announcement, in…

YouTube’s looking to make it even easier to create Shorts, with a new option that will automatically clip the most engaging elements of longer-form videos into shorter bites. As per YouTube: “We’re experimenting with a feature that lets creators easily…

As Governments around the world consider new measures to limit teens’ use of social apps, the latest stats from Pew Research on teen social media use come at a particularly interesting time, in showcasing where teens are paying attention, and…

YouTube’s looking to make it easier for creators to access more management elements via their Channel page in the app, as opposed to having to go via YouTube Studio for full functionality. You’ll still have to use YouTube Studio for…

YouTube is trying out another new gaming element, with multiplayer games now available within its “Playables” gaming platform. As explained by YouTube: “We’re beginning to test a new multiplayer feature for a few select games on YouTube Playables. Multiplayer on…

YouTube has published an overview of the top trends, creators and songs in the app over the past year, which highlights some of the key cultural shifts, and creator-led movements on the broader web throughout 2024. And there are some…

YouTube has outlined some coming improvements to its “Inspiration” tab, which are designed to provide more guidance as to what you should be creating in order to maximize engagement and interest among your audience. YouTube renamed the “Research” tab in…

With connected TV (CTV) viewing on the rise, YouTube has provided some new tips to help creators align with CTV content consumption, and ensure that they’re putting their best foot forward on the bigger screen. And it is worth considering.…

YouTube has provided an update on the roll out of its new “Hype” option to help amplify smaller creators, while it’s also implementing a change to its Member Hub layout designed to encourage channel subscriptions. First off, on Hype, which…

YouTube’s preparing to launch its new “Jewels” creator donation option, which will enable viewers to purchase digital stickers that they can apply during a live stream, with a percentage of the sticker purchase price then allocated to the streamer. As…