Made on YouTube | Creator Roundup
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Introduction
This month, YouTube has exciting updates for creators that were announced at the "Made on YouTube" event. These launches are designed to enhance how creators connect with their audiences and simplify the content creation process. Here’s a closer look at the key announcements.
Communities
YouTube is introducing a new destination called Communities, which allows creators and fans to forge deeper connections. Communities will act as dedicated spaces linked from channels, where creators can interact with their subscribers by discussing content, sharing fan art, posting polls, and engaging in conversations with like-minded individuals. Once enabled, creators can moderate posts and subscribers can create and share content. Currently, this feature is in experimental phase and will become available to more creators in the forthcoming months.
Evolved Comments Tab
The comments section in the YouTube Studio mobile app is being revamped to become a Community Hub. This new section will enhance engagement opportunities with features such as:
- Comment Reply Suggestions: Editable AI-enhanced reply suggestions tailored to reflect the creator's unique style and tone.
- Community Spotlight: A carousel highlighting key commenters on the creator's content.
- Audience Metrics: Easier access to metrics, including the number of comments and returning viewers.
These features are set to roll out globally in the coming weeks, with comment reply suggestions being introduced gradually over time.
Hype Feature
YouTube is also launching a new feature called Hype, designed to let viewers show their appreciation for creators’ content. This feature encourages viewers, especially those supporting smaller creators (with subscribers ranging from 500 to 500,000), to promote videos. Viewers can hype videos up to three times a week, which can help those videos reach the Hype Leaderboard—a new destination under the Explore section. Currently, this feature is in the experimental stage on mobile for a select group of creators in Brazil, Turkey, and Taiwan, with plans to expand access soon.
Expanded Auto-Dubbing
The auto-dubbing feature is being expanded, allowing more creators to reach international audiences. This AI-powered tool will let channel owners automatically translate their content into multiple languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian, with an option to opt out. Notifications regarding access will be sent via email in the coming months.
Jewels and Gifts
YouTube is introducing a feature called Gifts, powered by Jewels. Jewels are digital items that viewers can purchase to send gifts, demonstrating support for their favorite creators. This feature will be available during vertical live streams and is expected to be rolled out in the U.S. in the coming months.
Inspiration Tool
The Inspiration Tool will see enhancements, offering personalized ideas for content creation. This includes AI-generated content outlines, hooks, titles, and thumbnails to jump-start creative processes. Most updates are expected to be rolled out in YouTube Studio by the end of this year, while AI-powered hooks will be available in 2025. Future expansions will further facilitate content brainstorming capabilities.
For more in-depth information about these updates and features, check out the links in the description below. Stay tuned for more updates next month!
Keywords
- Communities
- Comments Tab
- Community Hub
- Hype Feature
- Auto-Dubbing
- Jewels
- Gifts
- Inspiration Tool
FAQ
What are Communities on YouTube?
Communities are dedicated spaces where creators and fans can connect, discuss content, share fan art, and more, enhancing engagement between creators and their audiences.
What is the Hype feature?
Hype allows viewers to show appreciation for creators' content by promoting videos, which can help smaller creators gain visibility through a leaderboard for highly hyped videos.
How does the auto-dubbing feature work?
The auto-dubbing feature allows creators to automatically translate their videos into multiple languages, expanding their reach to non-English-speaking audiences.
What are Jewels and how do they work?
Jewels are digital items that viewers can purchase to send gifts to creators, allowing them to show support during vertical live streams.
When will the new features be available?
Many of the updates will roll out in the coming weeks and months, with specific timelines varying between features.