BrandonSeptember 11, 2026
Is It Worth Paying to Promote a YouTube Video?
Paying to promote a YouTube video used to mean a Google Ads account you had to learn, or a stranger on a gig site selling "views". In 2026 it is cleaner. YouTube has its own Promote tab inside Studio,...
BrandonSeptember 10, 2026
What Is Views (Co-Viewed) in YouTube Analytics?
YouTube has now added its third view metric in a single month. On August 24, 2026 public views started counting from the first frame, with the stricter number renamed engaged views. On August 31 a new private number appeared...
BrandonSeptember 8, 2026
How Do You Get Your First 100 YouTube Subscribers?
Getting to 100 subscribers is the part of YouTube nobody makes a highlight reel about. There is no algorithmic shortcut at this stage, no reward waiting at the milestone, and no honest service that can sell you the number....
BrandonSeptember 8, 2026
YouTube’s New View Count: Views vs Engaged Views, Explained
Here is what changed, where to find the number that still matters, how much inflation to expect on a channel your size, and how to talk about views with sponsors now that there are two of them. What exactly...
BrandonSeptember 1, 2026
YouTube’s New 8,000 Watch Hour Rule, Explained
Here is exactly what changed, who it affects, and what to do about it before the deadline. What are the new YouTube monetization requirements for 2027? From February 1, 2027, joining the YouTube Partner Program's full ad-revenue tier requires...