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How does a 46M+ kids' YouTube channel operate behind the scenes? Let’s look at it firsthand.

Getting your music online across major streaming platforms is one of the most important steps in building your audience and earning revenue as an artist today. But each platform has its own rules and pathways, and many don’t let artists upload directly without a distributor. This guide walks you through how to prepare, how to upload, and how to deliver music to the most popular platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer.

YouTube and TikTok have both introduced some interesting new changes to how their platforms work. Some of these updates are cosmetic, while others radically shift the original approach of the platforms concerning some issues. Let’s break down every update to see what direction it will all go in 2026!

Reaching a million YouTube subscribers is no small feat. Sure, nowadays it’s easier with all the fancy tools at your disposal, but it's by no means easy. Ask any creator who has achieved that milestone, and most answers you’ll hear would come down to luck. While it plays some part in the eventual success, there’s much more to it.