Are you curious how YouTubers actually get paid for the ads they run on their videos?

The truth is, there are several different types of ads that channels can run, and not all of them are paid the same way.

One of the most intriguing ads however are the ones that play before or during videos, with the option to skip them. You may find yourself wondering – if you stick around and watch the whole ad (rather than clicking the skip button), will the creator be paid more?

In this article, I’ll cover the quick answers, plus further details you may be interested to know. I’ll also share some better ways to support your favorite creators, or make more money if you are the one posting videos yourself!

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Did someone leave a dislike on one of your YouTube videos, and you want to find out who it is?

Not only would this be useful information to find out, but it can even help prove if someone is disliking a bunch of your videos out of spite.

Regardless of your reasoning, I understand. In this article, I’ll be covering whether it’s possible, why YouTube made this decision, and how dislikes can actually help you as a creator.

Let’s get started!

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Does YouTube keep pausing while you watch videos, seemingly at random?

This can really hamper your viewing experience, and make it difficult to sit down and actually enjoy a video for any length of time.

In this article, I’ll be covering all known fixes for this issue. Because it can be hard to know exactly what’s causing the video to pause, I recommend trying out all of the fixes that apply to you, to ensure the problem is fixed once and for all.

Let’s get started!

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Are you thinking about your content strategy for your blog, podcast or YouTube channel, and are considering covering the news within your niche as well?

While this can be a great way to produce additional content and comes with a whole host of benefits, there are also some drawbacks that you’ll want to be mindful of as well.

So, in this article I’ll be covering both the pros as well as the cons of covering news, and share my personal beliefs on whether or not it is worth doing!

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Are you planning on publishing a short video on YouTube, and wonder if it will still be eligible for monetization?

It’s common to wonder if very short videos can even monetized at all – especially when the video would be even shorter than the ads that may appear before it!

So, what is the minimum video length? In this article I’ll be answering that question, along with whether or not you should publish the video as a YouTube Short instead.

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Do you ever wonder how much it’s actually worth to a creator, when you subscribe to their channel on YouTube?

The truth is, there are channels making full-time livings out there with less than 1,000 total subscribers.

So, how much do creators make per subscriber on YouTube, and what determines the value?

In this article, I’ll cover everything that you need to know!

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