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How to create a YouTube channel

If you want to start a YouTube channel and make a living from your content, you have hard work ahead of you. But it is possible. Here’s how to create a YouTube channel, what monetization looks like, how to build your fanbase, and more.

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How to use copyrighted music on YouTube legally

A common question for YouTubers is ‘what music can I use in my videos?' This article will answer this and all other related questions you might have. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of using music on YouTube.

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How much does a YouTuber earn?

If you want to start your own YouTube channel, you've probably asked: how much does a YouTuber earn, how do they get paid, and how much do they rake in per view?

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YouTube SEO: Everything you need to know

SEO is essential for website traffic. But did you know that it applies to YouTube? Discover how to optimize your YouTube channel to rank higher and pull in more viewers.

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10 tips to get more subscribers on YouTube

There are more than 37 million YouTube channels online, and just a fraction rake in more than 1,000 subscribers. So, how do you join them?

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How to make a YouTube thumbnail

Thumbnails are an essential part of growing a YouTube channel as it’s the first thing people see when they are searching for content. Here's how to make one.

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How to add music to YouTube videos

Enhancing your video with music can take it from good to great. Here’s how to add music to your YouTube videos, step by step.

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How to make a YouTube banner

Having a sleek YouTube banner is a great way to attract your audience’s attention. If you don’t know how to make a YouTube Banner, today we’re going to give you the ins and outs.

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How to add subtitles to your YouTube videos

Adding subtitles to your YouTube videos will help with accessibility and help your videos rank higher and be recommended more often. Here's how to do it.

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How to make a YouTube intro for your channel

What does a great YouTube intro consist of? And how do you create one? Lizzie Peirce takes us through the different steps of how to make an effective intro for your YouTube channel. In collaboration with Adobe Stock and Epidemic Sound.

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Music Recommendations for your YouTube Videos

Soundtracking should be fun, not tedious. We're launching a quick and easy way to find the right music for your YouTube videos.

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How to stay motivated as a YouTuber

Being a YouTuber requires a lot of self discipline and creativity, but sometimes it can be hard to keep the motivation up. Sometimes, you naturally break out of it but sometimes you need a bit of help to get back on track.

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Creating the perfect YouTube intro

One thing nearly all successful YouTubers use is a YouTube intro.

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8 tools and resources every YouTuber should use

As a YouTuber, you already wear a ton of different hats. You create content, edit, do thumbnails and act as your own community manager

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How to get your first 500 views

Your first year as a YouTuber is one of the hardest years you will experience. Hang in there and you'll soon see the results coming!

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Creator's Lab: How to get more subscribers

How do you get more subscribers? It’s a question that every YouTuber concerns themselves with – for good reason.

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Epidemic Sound Does: Buffer Festival - The Oscars of YouTube

We joined SWOOP, a filmmaker and recording artist with over 135,000 subscribers to experience Buffer Festival, and to get to know her a bit better!

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How to hook your viewers

15 seconds. That’s all the time you have to hook your viewers. Any longer than that and you’re already losing viewers.

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How to fund your film project or YouTube channel

It's never been easier to get money for a video or film project. Learn how to get started.