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Oct 11, 202620 min read

How to Get Brand Deals on TikTok (Even With a Small Following)

You can get brand deals on TikTok at 1K to 100K followers: here is how to find brands already paying creators your size, set rates, pitch, disclose correctly, and earn deal two.

Best PracticesOct 5, 2026

What's Trending on Instagram in October 2026

Last updated: October 5, 2026. This week on Instagram Reels, October has fully taken over the feed: two new Taylor Swift tracks from The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore are competing for the same wedding-footage format, Róisín Murphy's "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" has returned to open the Halloween coun...

Nicolas Mauro

Best PracticesOct 5, 2026

What's Trending on TikTok in October 2026

October has fully taken over the For You page. The September chart is gone: this week's instrumental-led sound list has almost nothing overlapping with late September, and the format layer has flipped from countdown energy to costume season. Six named formats are running the month's opening week,...

Nicolas Mauro

Best PracticesOct 4, 2026

How to Make TikTok Slideshows People Can't Stop Swiping

Learn the psychology of making a TikTok slideshow in Photo Mode or as a video. Learn how curiosity, conflict, and a first slide built around a problem viewers recognize.

Himanshu Bisht

TutorialsSep 30, 2026

ChatGPT Dots for SMMA: AI Agents for Social Media Marketing

OpenAI just launched ChatGPT dots. Here's how SMMA and social media marketing agencies set up three AI agents that find, study and script what's going viral on TikTok and Instagram for every client.

Jaife Esienna

Best PracticesSep 30, 2026

How Will AI-Generated Videos Impact YouTube Shorts Creators?

AI is making YouTube Shorts faster and cheaper to produce, but it’s also creating new challenges for creators. Here’s how AI-generated video could impact competition, monetization, disclosure, copyright, and the future of short-form content.

Darcy Cudmore

TutorialsSep 28, 2026

AI for Social Media: How to Use Jev to Find Viral Content

Everyone's posting Jev demos. Here's how we actually built Jev into Virlo to judge viral videos, and how to turn that content research into scripts and briefs.

Jaife Esienna

Best PracticesSep 28, 2026

Smart Marketer's Guide for Facebook Algorithm

Facebook still reaches more than 3 billion people a month, but a large follower count no longer guarantees reach. Meta now ranks Feed, Reels, and ads through separate systems. Here is how to use Facebook algorithm to grow on Meta network

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesSep 23, 2026

Master Instagram Algorithm with these 4 Methods

Instagram algorithm gives small accounts a real shot at reaching strangers, but that reach often arrives unevenly. The app runs four separate ranking systems for Feed, Reels, Stories, and Explore. Here is the complete guide.

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesSep 21, 2026

Does YouTube Shorts Make Money?

Yes, YouTube Shorts can make money through ad revenue, YouTube Premium, fan funding, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and product sales. This guide breaks down how much Shorts can pay, what you need to qualify for monetization, and the different ways creators can turn short-form views into revenue.

Darcy Cudmore

Sep 17, 2026

How to Scrape TikTok Data in 2026 Without Getting Blocked

A plain request against a TikTok URL returns an empty shell, and rendering it properly gets you blocked within a few requests. Here are the methods that work in 2026, the TLS fingerprinting fix that solves most blocks.

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesSep 14, 2026

Complete Guide to YouTube Shorts Monetization in 2026

YouTube Shorts monetization pays roughly $0.03 to $0.10 per 1,000 views but this is not an exact figure. It depends on factors that most people miss. Here is what you need to know if you are a creator

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesSep 7, 2026

Facebook Ads vs Instagram Ads in 2026: Which One Deserves Your Budget

The real cost gap between Facebook ads and Instagram ads and which wins for ecommerce, leads, and B2B, and a starting budget split for your business type.

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesSep 2, 2026

9 Best Creative Optimization Tools for TikTok and Short-Form Video in 2026

By Nicolas Mauro, Co-Founder at Virlo

Nicolas Mauro

Best PracticesSep 2, 2026

9 Best Niche Trend Intelligence Tools for Social Media Agencies in 2026

By Nicolas Mauro, Co-Founder at Virlo

Nicolas Mauro

Best PracticesSep 2, 2026

9 Best Short-Form Video Performance Workflow Tools for Real-Time Campaigns in 2026

By Nicolas Mauro, Co-Founder at Virlo

Nicolas Mauro

Best PracticesSep 2, 2026

Advertise on Instagram: The Ultimate Guide for 2026 Business Owners

Instagram has over a billion users. Advertising on Instagram correctly can create a powerful ad flywheel for your business. Here is everything you need to know about winning with Instagram Ads

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesAug 26, 2026

Meta Ad Library: How to ACTUALLY Use It for Competitor Research

How to use the Meta Ad Library for competitor research: the filters that matter, how to spot winning ads, the EU data trick, and where it falls short.

Himanshu Bisht

Case StudiesAug 22, 2026

Instagram SEO - The Ultimate Guide to Ranking on Instagram Search

Instagram is a discovery algorithm with a lesser known search engine. Learn how Instagram SEO works in 2026: the ranking signals, keyword research, and how to optimize every post and Reel.

Himanshu Bisht

Best PracticesAug 21, 2026

How to Grow Your Channel With YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts can help creators reach new audiences, gain subscribers, and drive broader channel growth. Learn the six pillars behind successful Shorts, from hooks and retention to niche opportunities and value-add, plus practical tactics you can apply to your own content.

Darcy Cudmore

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