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vidIQ: YouTube Just Doubled Its Monetization Bar and Creators Have Until February 2027

August 11, 2026

YouTube Just Doubled Its Monetization Bar and Creators Have Until February 2027

YouTube has doubled its watch hour requirements for ad revenue monetization, raising the bar from

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vidIQ: YouTube Deleted 130,000 AI Slop Channels But Accidentally Choked One of Its Biggest

August 10, 2026

YouTube Deleted 130,000 AI Slop Channels But Accidentally Choked One of Its Biggest

YouTube's automated system wiped out 130,000 AI slop channels in six months, but the same

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vidIQ: From 88 Subscribers to 2 Million Views in 23 Days: What Faceless Channels Get Wrong in 2026

August 9, 2026

From 88 Subscribers to 2 Million Views in 23 Days: What Faceless Channels Get Wrong in 2026

A faceless YouTube channel hit 2 million views in 23 days starting from just 88

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