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how to start a youtube channel
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How to Start a YouTube Channel in 2026

Starting a YouTube channel has never been easier, or more competitive. With over two billion monthly users watching a billion hours of video daily, YouTube remains the second-largest search engine after Google. That means opportunity still exists for creators who bring value, clarity, and consistency. But here’s the reality: there are now over 160 million ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 15 min read
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YouTube Beats Out Spotify Podcast Listenership Platform in the US. Now What?

It’s no surprise that YouTube quietly edged out Spotify to become the largest podcast consumption platform in the US. At least for now. Lots of podcasters struggle with discoverability and with YouTube as the world’s second largest search engine, why wouldn’t you want to have your audio sent to that platform? With Facebook shutting down ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 3 min read
How to Record Video on Your iPhone
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How to Record Video on Your iPhone

Video is a key part of marketing. According to the Wyzowl's State of Video Marketing Survey, 92% of marketers say that video is an important part of their marketing strategy and 87% report that video gives them a positive ROI. Even more, 99% of marketers who currently use video say they plan to continue or ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
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Create a Patreon-Like Membership Site with Castos & Paid Memberships Pro

There is no denying that membership site Patreon has done amazing things for the content creator economy. Independent creators across the globe are able to work at their own pace making what they love largely thanks to Patreon. There’s a reason you can’t get through a single YouTube video without the creator asking you to ... Read more

Patrick Rauland
Patrick Rauland · · 8 min read
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How to Keep Creating When You Feel like Sh*t

Let’s be real. Podcasting is a moody business.  It is one thing to sit down in front of the mic when you’re calm, clear-headed, well-prepared, and operating from a basic belief that what you have to say is helpful or interesting.  It is a completely different deal to sit down with the mic when you’re ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
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Breakmaster Cylinder On How To Compose Custom Podcast Music

The “Mysterious” Breakmaster Cylinder (BMC) may be best known for creating the music for Reply All, Gimlet Media’s hit podcast with a listenership in the millions. The anonymous composer has also created music for The Pitch, Crazy/Genius, and Special Relationship. Their domination in the podcast music scene led Luke Gordon from Syncly to sit down ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read