YouTube Is Changing Its View Count: Your Videos Could Soon Show More Views!

ouTube View Count Update August 24, 2026: Illustration showing YouTube changing how public views are counted from the moment a video starts playing, with analytics dashboard, growth graph, and increased reach concept by eMarketters.

Starting August 24, 2026, YouTube is changing the way it counts public video views—and creators may soon notice bigger numbers on their videos. For years, the view count has been one of the first things creators, brands, and viewers look at. A video with 100,000 views appears to have reached far more people than one […]

How to Add Custom Thumbnails to YouTube Shorts (2026 Guide)

"Step-by-step guide showing how to add a custom thumbnail to YouTube Shorts using YouTube Studio, including thumbnail upload, crop and adjust options, and Shorts preview."

By eMarketters | July 31, 2026 Have you ever uploaded a YouTube Short and wished you could choose an eye-catching thumbnail instead of relying on a random video frame? If yes, your wish has finally come true. YouTube has officially started rolling out the ability to upload custom thumbnails for YouTube Shorts, giving creators more […]