Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.

The promise of earning easy money from home is attracting millions of internet users every day. Social media platforms are ...

Robot maker 1X, AI startup Cluely and electronics company Nothing have all paid for viral social-media clips. You know those buzzy viral clips you see on social media? There’s an army behind them.

Short-form content is no longer just for quick entertainment — in 2026, platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Snapchat have built real monetization systems. Each offers different payment ...