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YouTube basics
When starting out, use this guide to become familiar with YouTube's tools and learn about how YouTube invests in news creators.
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Learn moreContent strategy
Learn how to define your content strategy to help your videos get noticed. This guide will help you determine your audience’s interests, understand the various news video formats on YouTube, and figure out the best publishing strategies to use.
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Learn moreDefining brand
Gaining brand recognition is a critical step in building your YouTube identity and attracting an audience. Watch our video explainer now.
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Learn moreRecommending videos
Gain an understanding of the foundational principles and data signals YouTube’s recommendation engine uses to suggest videos to viewers.
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Learn moreMonetization basics
Learn the basics of monetizing your videos on YouTube with our how-to guide.
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Learn moreYouTube Studio
Learn tips and tricks on how to manage your channel in YouTube Studio. You will learn how to analyze keyword trends, review viewer engagement, and assess the overall performance of your videos in YouTube analytics.
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Learn moreCreator corner
Hear more personal stories and experiences as part of our creator series to learn directly from successful YouTube creators. Delve into our creator video series for a sneak peek at the world of content creation, and read testimonials from previous creators.
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