Breakdowns

5 Things Creators Waste Time & Money On

I've been creating since 2012. Here are five things I wouldn't spend a dollar or a day on if I started over, and what I did instead.

YouTube Isn't Killing Clips. It's Taking Them Back.

Everybody's calling YouTube's new Shorts originality update the death of clip farming. I think YouTube is playing a much bigger game, and streamers...

10 Ways to Make Money as a Small Content Creator in 2026

You don't need a big audience to get paid. Here are 10 ways small creators are actually making money in 2026, from TikTok Shop and YouTube Shopping...

Made on YouTube 2026: The 5 Updates That Actually Matter (And the Rest You Can Skim)

YouTube dropped a pile of new features at Made on YouTube 2026. Here are the five that will change how creators grow and get paid, plus a fast rund...

X Might Finally Be Serious About Livestreaming

X just rebuilt its Livestream API from the ground up. Stack that with Original Content Rewards and creator subscriptions, and X might finally be a ...

Meta Wants $499 a Month From You. Here's Why That's Not Crazy.

Meta just launched a $499 a month subscription for creators and businesses. Everyone's asking who would pay that. Wrong question. Here's why platfo...

YouTube Just Made a Huge Monetization Change for Gaming Creators

YouTube's September 2026 update lets graphic gameplay after the first seven seconds earn ad revenue. Here's what changed and why the timing before ...

Where the Money Is in 2026: The Best Ways Creators Are Getting Paid

Ad revenue alone isn't enough in 2026. Here are 13 ways creators are actually getting paid and how to stack them to future proof yourself as a crea...