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  • November 19, 2025

    Weekly YouTube News: Better Mobile Shopping Displays & AI Comment Tools

    This week’s update from the Creator Insider team focuses on refining the viewer experience for Shopping and providing new efficiency tools for community management. 🛒 Shopping Product Timestamp Improvements YouTube is updating the interface for product timestamps on mobile, specifically for portrait mode. Previously, product banners could sometimes obstruct the video content, making it harder…

  • November 16, 2025

    YouTube Just Changed The Rules for Channel Appeals: What Creators MUST Know

    YouTube Just Changed The Rules for Channel Appeals: What Creators MUST Know

    If you’re a YouTube creator, you know that the fear of a mistaken strike or termination is always lurking. Recently, there’s been a lot of noise on social media with creators tagging @TeamYouTube, concerned about moderation and potential system bugs. In response, YouTube has posted a critical new FAQ that clarifies exactly how moderation and…

  • October 2, 2025

    Take Control of Your YouTube Live Streams: Disabling the Live Chat Leaderboard

    Take Control of Your YouTube Live Streams: Disabling the Live Chat Leaderboard

    Are you a streamer or content creator on YouTube who uses the live chat feature? If so, you might have noticed a relatively new addition that displays a “Top Chatters” or “Live Chat Leaderboard” during your streams. While this can be a fun way to recognize active viewers, many creators prefer a cleaner, less competitive…

  • August 29, 2025

    YouTube’s New Hype Feature: A Creator’s Complete Guide

    YouTube’s New Hype Feature: A Creator’s Complete Guide

    YouTube has rolled out a new feature aimed at leveling the playing field and helping smaller creators get discovered: Hype. This community-driven tool gives your viewers a new way to show their support and can provide a significant visibility boost outside of the traditional algorithm. But how does it work, who is it for, and…

  • August 11, 2025

    YouTube Just Dropped a Potential Game Changer: The New Collaboration Feature

    YouTube Just Dropped a Potential Game Changer: The New Collaboration Feature

    You might have noticed something a little different making waves across YouTube lately, especially if you follow creators like MrBeast and Mark Rober. Their recent collaborations for the #TeamWater initiative weren’t just the usual pairing of talented minds; they also showcased a brand-new feature YouTube is currently testing – and it could fundamentally change how…

  • July 10, 2025

    New YouTube Feature: Share Your Channel Insights with Brands to Unlock More Opportunities

    New YouTube Feature: Share Your Channel Insights with Brands to Unlock More Opportunities

    YouTube has launched a new feature for eligible Partner Program creators: the Channel Insights Sharing setting. This tool makes it easier to get noticed by advertisers and brands by sharing your aggregated channel and audience data via Google tools like the Creator Partnerships Hub. Key details: • Opt-in only: Off by default, you control when…

  • June 14, 2025

    Discover the Latest YouTube Live Stream Features Everyone’s Buzzing About

    In the ever-evolving world of YouTube, creators and viewers alike are constantly on the lookout for new ways to engage more deeply during live streams. One of the latest experiments YouTube has introduced is the Live Stream Leaderboard, a feature designed to transform live chats into dynamic, interactive arenas where viewers can earn experience points…

  • May 25, 2025

    Create PERFECT Notes and Timestamps FAST with TubeSpanner!

    Create PERFECT Notes and Timestamps FAST with TubeSpanner!

    As content creators, especially on YouTube, managing and organizing video content efficiently is crucial. Whether you’re taking notes from a live stream, adding timestamps to your own videos, or creating chapters to improve viewer engagement, having the right tools can make all the difference. One such powerful and versatile tool is the TubeSpanner Notes Tool.…

  • April 22, 2025

    Are YouTube’s Shorts Views Changes a Mistake? Understanding the New Metrics

    YouTube has recently announced a significant change in how it counts views for Shorts. This change is aimed at aligning the platform with competitors like TikTok and Instagram Reels, which have been gaining traction in the short-form content space. In this article, we’ll dive deep into what these changes mean for creators, especially regarding “Shorts…

  • May 4, 2024

    Reused Content: What It Is and How to Avoid It on YouTube

    Summary As a creator, understanding YouTube’s policies around reused content is crucial for maintaining a successful channel and avoiding potential monetization issues. In this blog, I’ll dive deep into what reused content means, the consequences of posting it, and how you can ensure your content meets YouTube’s guidelines. By the end, you’ll have a clear…

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