If you've built your channel up to 10,000 or more subscribers, you can start to take advantage of YouTube's merchandising features. Learn more here!

As YouTube increases restrictions on the types of content they have deemed acceptable on their platform, the world deserves a better alternative.

Special.tv streamlines building a membership platform by eliminating the upfront and technical costs of a video subscription platform. Check out our how-to guide on getting started.

You’ve established an audience and produced content that you’re ready to share on a larger scale. Now it’s time to consider your next move. How can you effectively reach your audience and gain new subscribers without breaking the bank?

If you're a content creator on YouTube, building up your subscribers should be one of your top priorities. Read more on tips & tricks here.

On a content platform as competitive as YouTube, how can creators stand out from the crowd? Learn how YouTube's algorithm can help maximize your reach.

If you have a ton of great content (or a ton of ideas for great content), YouTube may be one of the best places to start making money on it. Read how here.

Special.tv streamlines building an SVOD/OTT service by sharing our internal process of establishing a brand, choosing a channel structure, creating intro videos, and marketing.

Top Alternative Video Streaming Services to Consider for Both Creators and Consumers

A quick guide for creators and distributors wanting to build a subscription SVOD/OTT service and expand the audience for their content.

Top OTT services for indie creators to consider.

We breakdown the best SVOD services out there for your film or series. Each platform has their pros and cons and we offer the details on the top players.

Educational overview of SVOD, how it can be used to monetize, and why these platforms can be beneficial to video content creators.

You’ve established an audience and produced content that you’re ready to share on a larger scale. Now it’s time to consider your next move. How can you effectively reach your audience and gain new subscribers without breaking the bank?

The film industry and distribution marketplaces are in constant flux… but the problem for indie filmmakers remains the same: How (and where) do I distribute my content?

Once you’re live on special.tv, growth begins with communication! We’ve outlined some great ways to start communicating your channel with the world.

Is your content a Show, Series, or Feature? Choosing and leveraging the correct property type for your content.

Quality video editing software is almost as important as raw content. Check out our list of favorite desktop video editing software.

No more unlisted YouTube links for your audience. Elevate the viewing experience of your video catalog with native video upload and hosting directly on Special.

Creators demand a transparent, creator-first streaming platform to establish their brand, freely distribute their content to an unlimited global audience, and control pricing, audience data, and property rights ownership.

Launching your own subscription video streaming service has never been easier. Kickoff 2021 with more control and recurring revenue by offering your biggest fans an authentic, premium video streaming experience.

Monetizing YouTube through ad revenue is common practice. But is there another, more user-friendly way to make your content profitable? Here, we explore how to use YouTube to direct traffic to your Special channel.

Gated content has long been a lead generation tactic for digital natives to drive leads and engagement with a brand. But how is gated content being used by video creators to drive engagement and revenue?

Good video thumbnails are a key feature all successful video channels share. We explore the best dimensions, layouts, content, and more in this how-to.

Here we will address UScreen and Vimeo OTT as high-touch video options and how Special differentiates itself as the best UScreen and Vimeo OTT alternative for video creators.

Sourcing royalty-free music and sound effects can be time consuming, so we have aggregated our favorite royalty-free audio libraries for you to get started today!

When choosing audio tracks for your monetized videos, its important to understand the difference between "free" and "royalty-free" options for licensed audio.

Here we address Patreon as a platform for creators and how Special differentiates itself as the best Patreon alternative, specifically designed for video creators.

With SVOD leading the VOD industry in both revenue and viewer consumption, SVOD is the ideal business model for video creators looking to establish their content business.

Promote your Special with confidence using key phrases, hyperlinks, and "Watch on Special" badges. Your audience awaits!

"Try before you buy" content viewing through Special's *Freemium Experience nurtures new viewers through the consideration stage and is optimized to convert and acquire more paying subscribers.

Your premium content deserves a premium value, all while remaining independent and maintaining full ownership of your brand. On Special, you control your earning potential with direct-to-fan subscription memberships. 

Brand your subscription video streaming service for your audience to experience directly with the perfect blend of platform, custom app, and major streaming service; designed and built specifically for independent creators.