Finding Your YouTube Groove in Oz: Ads, Algorithms & Authenticity
The morning light hitting my Bondi flat usually signals the start of a rehearsal, not a content strategy session. But today, the dance floor can wait. I’m staring at my YouTube Studio dashboard, watching the RPM on my latest “mood-driven movement” piece fluctuate like a heartbeat I can’t quite control. It’s 2026, and being a creator in Australia feels like trying to choreograph a contemporary piece on a stage that keeps tilting. One minute the algorithm loves long-form deep dives, the next it’s all about Shorts retention graphs. And now? Ads are evolving, affiliate links are popping up in the weirdest places, and everyone’s whispering about AI. ...