Guides for new creators
What’s worth knowing when you start and grow a channel.
YouTube Partner Program requirements, explainedHow many subscribers and watch hours you need to earn on YouTube, the two eligibility tiers, and how to apply.Shorts or long-form: what should beginners start with?Pros and cons of Shorts and long videos, how they earn differently, and a mix that works for new channels.Your first 1,000 subscribers: setting realistic goalsHow long the first 1,000 subscribers usually take and how to break the goal into steps you can keep up with.Why YouTube RPM differs so much by countryWhy the same number of views can pay several times more on one channel than another, and how to raise RPM.Getting paid from AdSense: tax info, PIN and payment datesThe steps between YouTube earnings and money in your bank account, in order.Faceless YouTube channels: types that workChannel types you can run without showing your face, and what to watch out for in the monetization review.Thumbnails and titles that get clickedA great video only counts if people click it. Basic rules for thumbnails and titles.How often should you upload?Daily or weekly? How to pick an upload schedule you can actually keep.Free editing and thumbnail tools for beginnersFree tools for editing, thumbnails, music and captions, grouped by what you need them for.What YouTube recommendations look atThere is no trick to beat the algorithm, but you can understand what it values.Copyright strikes and the yellow icon: how to avoid themWhat Content ID claims, copyright strikes and the yellow icon are, and how to stay clear of them.How to read RisingTube: growth, acceleration and ranksWhat the numbers and badges on RisingTube mean and how to use them.Starting YouTube with just a phoneHow to film watchable videos on a phone and the bare minimum gear worth buying.Checklist before your first uploadEverything worth checking before you hit Publish, in order.Channel setup: name, handle, description and bannerHow to choose your channel name, handle, description and banner when you first set up.
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