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One Hour of Work. A Year of Extra Views.

Resolutions are great, but your channel needs more than motivation-it needs a tune-up. Before you film your next video, take an hour to refresh what's already there. That video from six months ago with 200 views? A better title and thumbnail might be all it needs to finally take off. Old videos with new packaging can bring in views while you sleep-and this guide shows you exactly how to do it.

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Predicting the Biggest Changes to YouTube in 2026

Refreshing your titles, thumbnails, and playlists is the foundation - but it helps to know what you're building toward. In this video, our team breaks down the trends shaping YouTube in 2026: new monetization tools, the rise of live streaming beyond gaming, and how AI is changing the creator workflow.

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More From Last Week

YouTube Is Bringing Back Dislikes (Sort Of)

Shorts are getting a visible thumbs down button - but it's not exactly what you remember. YouTube is merging "Dislike" and "Not Interested" into one button in the 3-dot menu. Good for recommendations or bad for creators? Our community has thoughts.

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How Well Do You Actually Know YouTube?

We made a game show. Our team went head-to-head on YouTube trivia - from clickbait stats to cursed thumbnails to YouTuber name mashups. It got competitive. It got weird. Watch and see if you can beat their scores.

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Stuck on a title, thumbnail, or content strategy? Join Coach Tory's Office Hours tomorrow (Jan 9) at 3pm EST on Discord for live feedback and creative brainstorming. It's a casual drop-in session - no booking required, just show up and ask your questions.

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