New creators just got some new rules. Last year, YouTube experienced one of its worst years in the public eye. The Adpocalypse, extremist content, kids channels with disturbing content and more. In response to that, they set restrictions on monetization that include requiring 10,000 views...
New Year: New You. New Goals. New Growth. Right? Despite us having seen so many ‘New Year/Big Dreams/Future Goals’ posts and videos over the last two weeks… most people will end 2018 without much change. Passion may have led you here, but learning and applying will take...
YouTube has secret demonetization codes – and we now know what they are! If you’re at all familiar with YouTube in 2017, you have likely heard a lot about demonetization. Since the beginning of the year, YouTube has been in a constant battle with advertisers and its users over...
As a creator, one of the things you will experience is elitism. In the social media world, you FEEL your status is tied to a public number – this is especially true of Instagram. If you have over X number of followers, you’re more important than someone with (X less 75%)...
Last week, Facebook announced a series of new creator tools aimed at pulling YouTubers to the platform. This announcement signals a heating up in the ‘live’ video wars. It’s also clear Facebook has recognized YouTube’s shortcomings in live streaming. The new...
Unlike several newer social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube), blogging has a multi-decade history. That history means that blogging is often seen as archaic in a social world that moves at a mile a minute. I mean, when you look at the speed at which Instagrammers and YouTubers go from...
Attention all Food Bloggers – please step into my office for an emergency meeting! Hey there, welcome. Have a seat. Yeah, any chair is fine. How’s your day been? Good? That’s good to hear! Now, listen. The reason I’ve brought you in today is to talk a little bit...
As we edge closer to the end of the year, one of the things that many content creators finds solace in is the Holiday Gift Guide. It’s no surprise that it’s popular either. For one, it benefits your audience by helping them with their own wishlists (or finding a gift for...
In a rare departure from Felix Kjellberg (Pewdiepie)’s standard comedic content, he recently shared his thoughts on YouTube. Specifically, answer the question – how do you grow on YouTube in 2017. Recognizing that YouTube is different than it was when he started, he says the...
How easy is it to become an Instagram influencer? Two months and $300. At least that’s what an American influencer marketing company was able to do. Over the course of two months, Mediakix created two different Instagram accounts and get paid work. The kicker? Neither account was...
