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...
BrandonJune 6, 2024
Do YouTube Ads Hurt Your Channel’s Organic Growth?
"If I pay to promote a video, will YouTube punish the channel?" It is the most common question creators ask before spending a dollar on ads, and the answer has been muddied for years by one viral video and...
BrandonJune 27, 2023
What Do You Need to Monetize on YouTube in 2026?
YouTube's monetization rules have changed twice since this guide was first written, and a third change lands on February 1, 2027. This page is the complete, current checklist. It covers both Partner Program tiers, what each one pays you...
BrandonApril 14, 2020
What Should a New YouTuber Ignore in Year One?
Most of the advice a new creator hears is setup advice: the banner, the intro animation, the tag list, the camera. Almost none of it appears in YouTube's own documentation as something that affects whether a video gets watched....
BrandonMarch 21, 2020
Which YouTube Channels Actually Teach YouTube Growth?
Many well-known YouTube-growth channels have changed subject or stopped uploading, so a list is only as good as its last check. Every channel below was checked on 9 September 2026 by opening it and reading its own upload feed,...