Kan Do Creators Newsletter
Turn your YouTube channel from solo project to sustainable business. We’re Andrew Kan and Ike Do, sharing proven YouTube SEO and growth strategies for creators.
What TwitchCon Taught Us (Without Attending)
A story about (not attending) TwitchCon. We didn't plan on going to TwitchCon this year, and technically, we didn't. But when we were invited to some of the events happening around it, we decided to say yes. And that yes ended up teaching us something we should've expected. We know YouTube and its community well. Twitch? Not so much. These events gave us the chance to explore a world we kind of knew... but not really. What we thought would be a quiet recovery weekend turned into something way...
Insights from Uscreen Connect LA
Every winner was once a beginner. The last time Andrew and I went to Uscreen Connect LA, we left with a lot of insight about the problems we had with our membership. If there's something this year's Uscreen Connect showed us, it's this: We know YouTube, but when it comes to our membership, we're beginners just like you. And as beginners, the only way we can go is up! Thank you to Rob Balasabas from Uscreen for inviting the KDCC to this event again! We appreciate that Rob and the Uscreen team...
VidSummit: YouTube Growth and Learnings
VidSummit was an eye-opener for growing on YouTube and understanding your viewers! This was my first-ever VidSummit, and Andrew's first one in Texas, but what we thought would just be about the vibes turned into one of the most valuable learning experiences we've had as creators. From how top creators use YouTube's newest analytical tools to the biggest mistakes small creators make, we took notes. A BIG THANK YOU to OpusClip for inviting us to VidSummit and sponsoring this newsletter! The...
Out of Ideas? We have you covered!
Out of ideas? We've got you covered! At KDCC, we know the feeling of sitting down ready to create… only to draw a blank. Even experienced creators hit that wall. The good news? YouTube has a FREE tool inside YouTube Studio that can help. It’s called the Inspiration Tab. This feature pulls ideas directly from your audience’s behavior, giving you suggested topics, hooks, outlines, titles, and even thumbnail inspiration. It’s not perfect, but it gives you a springboard to start shaping videos...
Discover YouTube's Top 5 Game-Changers
This is the BIGGEST UPDATE ever from Made in YouTube! With about 30 new features that are releasing right now, throughout the weeks, or within in the next year, you might feel a little loopy trying to figure out which one you should look out for. That's why we've made a top 5 list on what you should keep an eye on! We'll also add in a few special mentions for certain features and our worries for others. Collaborations in YouTube Studio Creators have been collaborating with each other since...
Join the YouTube Hype: Global Expansion News
HYPE is here in the US and many more countries! No cost Hype is finally here in the US along with 16 other countries. Paid Hype has yet to be seen. However, you must be a part of the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) in order to have Hype. If you're in the YPP, Hype is automatically applied to your channel. Viewers will be able to Hype your latest videos every week. This means your videos has to be less than 7 days old in order to qualify! This might come out as a bit unfortunate for those who...
How to get a FREE YouTube video/channel review with KDCC!
Get FREE feedback on your channel or video in the KDCC Discord! Sometimes, when you comb through your videos or channel so many times, you lose sight of what might be wrong with it. That's why you'll need a third-party to take a look! At the Kan Do Creators Community Discord server, you can get your review FREE the first time! Here's how our Discord work: Join the Discord server 👉 https://discord.gg/vs9pphBDPx Go through the onboarding process. Head over to #🆕-review-how-to. Read the post in...
New YouTube Comment Feature in Testing!
YouTube is officially TV's biggest player with more viewers than Netflix and Disney+ combined! According to the Nielsen data, YouTube has captured 12.5% of all television watching in the US, making streaming bigger than cable and broadcast TV. We know that YouTube's been on that trajectory for a while, but this is the first time it's been on official record! What does this mean for you? It means there are more screen time on YouTube than ever! Whatever you've got in your head, there will...
YouTube's New Age Verification Laws Explained
Is YouTube preparing for the new AU law? In case you don't know, Australia passed an amendment called the Online Safety Amendment in 2024. This act of parliament aims to restrict the use of social media by minors under the age of 16. YouTube has been preparing for this since February where they shared a new technology that would differentiate young viewers and adults. After testing it in other markets, YouTube is now rolling it out to the US. How it works is that YouTube uses AI to interpret...
This CONTROVERSAL Monetization Update is not that bad, actually.
YouTube's NEW monetization policy update has gotten a lot of concern from creators... It's understandable to be worried when media outlets and YouTube experts have been telling you that this update is bad. Not even YouTube's own correction can help the misunderstanding. In case you don't know about the controversy, YouTube made an update to their repetitive content policy (now renamed inauthentic content). People assume this will affect reaction videos, no-name or no-voice channels, and more....
Turn your YouTube channel from solo project to sustainable business. We’re Andrew Kan and Ike Do, sharing proven YouTube SEO and growth strategies for creators.