In a nutshell Instagram offers various monetization methods including branded content, badges in Instagram Live, shopping features and subscriptions. Active engagement with the audience, such as through Instagram Live badges and interactive content, can significantly increase your earnings. Building a successful monetization strategy on Instagram requires dedication, a well-defined niche and a consistent posting schedule….
The video is almost convincing: it features Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko announcing a “historic day” for Solana. He thanks the “S-O-L” community and offers a giveaway through a QR code and a website. Sure, he sounds a little robotic — his voice is a monotone, unusual for him — and he hardly makes eye contact with…
YouTube has started cracking down on ad blockers, and now, that includes slowing down the loading time for anyone who has an ad blocker installed on any browser. Update 11/21: In an updated statement to 9to5Google, YouTube explains that ad blocker detection is the cause of “suboptimal viewing” on YouTube.com, including this new slower loading…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The hearty and encouraging gaming community was what inspired Ahmed Navaaz aka Chill Gamer to venture into the space. “I used to notice other gamers and how people would get so excited to see them. The kind…
In a nutshell Elon Musk’s erratic actions and the controversial changes he implemented after acquiring Twitter, now known as X, have led to a decline in user and creator confidence in the platform. The rebranding of Twitter to X and changes to the verification system have caused confusion and frustration. Despite its flaws, X/Twitter remains…
Earlier this week, Peloton announced a partnership with YouTube TV to bring All-Access members the ability to stream their favorite content. Keep reading below the fold to learn more. Peloton conquers another streaming service Back in November, Peloton Entertainment was released globally, giving All-Access members the ability to stream NBA League Pass as a part…
The case of a missing man in Camdenton, Missouri that’s been unsolved since December 2013 is finally seeing some answers — and authorities have a YouTuber to thank. Nearly a decade after 59-year-old Donald Erwin’s disappearance, YouTuber and videographer James Hinkle helped authorities locate human remains on Sunday in a private pond, according to a…
In a nutshell Monetizing TikTok isn’t limited to those with large followings; effective hashtag use, participating in affiliate programs and promoting dropshipping products are viable strategies. Authenticity is crucial in creating User-Generated Content (UGC) and affiliate marketing; choosing brands that align with personal interests enhances genuineness. TikTok’s ad platform and the TikTok Rewards program offer…
Google is testing new generative AI features for YouTube that’ll let people create music tracks using just a text prompt or a simple hummed tune. The first, Dream Track, already seeded to a few creators on the platform, is designed to auto-generate short 30-second music tracks in the style of famous artists. The feature can…
Following YouTube’s pushes into music, television, gaming livestreams, and podcasts, the service has now begun public testing of its “Playables” initiative, which adds games to YouTube. Update: YouTube Playables are now more widely available, particularly for those with a Premium subscription. The existence of Playables on YouTube was first reported earlier this year as “a…
A popular YouTuber has been banned from Qatar Airlines after ripping into the airline in a recent review. YouTuber Josh Cahill, who has more than 650,000 subscribers, posted a flight review over the summer after flying economy from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to London, calling the airline “outdated,” “dirty” and “unfriendly” and complaining about everything from…
Well-known streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is gearing up for a special event named “Ninja’s NYE” for New Year’s Eve. Starting at 6 PM Central Time on December 31st, you can join the party live on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok. Friends, games and good times Ninja’s guest list includes other well-known content creators like LEGIQN, BasicallyIDoWrk,…
YouTubers have been pushing merch for a few years now. In 2023, though, it seemed to reach a fever pitch. Right now you’ve got Binging with Babish slinging knives, the Shahidi brothers joining forces with Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys on Happy Dad seltzer, Logan Paul and KSI with their Prime, and a whole…
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding content where a child is present, even with visible areola, can now earn ad revenue. Previously, such content was only monetizable if no areola was visible. Also, breastfeeding thumbnails with focus on breasts without visible areola can now earn ad revenue. Sensual dancing: Non-sexually graphic dancing involving rhythmic body movements, such as twerking…