Guidelines

Don’t want to get a copyright claim? Use royalty-free music for videos! Seems so simple… Only if there weren’t dozens of exceptions to the rules and several pitfalls.

Theft is theft, whether it’s your wallet or your content (and for creators, that’s often the same thing). It’s a crime. And like any crime, it can be prevented and punished.

Some creators love it. Others can't stand it. But when it comes to protecting your content, Content ID is a powerful tool that can either work in your favor (or leave you frustrated).

A copyright strike on YouTube can be a worst nightmare. One small slip-up, and your channel’s reputation, monetization, and future content are at risk.

Think a copyright claim and a copyright strike are the same? Well, on YouTube, one takes your ad revenue, the other can wipe out your entire channel.

There’s money in the YouTube Kids niche. Yep. But you won’t get to it by accident. This isn’t a niche where you can mass upload using AI. It’s about creating content that’s safe, engaging, and algorithm-proof.

YouTube income doesn’t need to rise and fall with the seasons. If your revenue dips in July or crashes in January, it’s not just bad luck, it’s a signal to rethink your YouTube content strategy.

Your video’s tanking. Views are flat. Subs barely move. Revenue? Not even close to what you expected.

The right music can boost your video. The wrong one can wipe out your earnings.

You got a million views… and $5. What happened?