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How to Create a
YouTube Channel: Step-by-step Guide

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Why You Should Create a YouTube Channel

Global Reach

Tap into YouTube’s massive audience and grow your brand or personal presence worldwide.

Monetization

Earn income through ads, sponsorships, and other opportunities as your channel grows.

Community Engagement

Build a dedicated following and interact with your viewers directly through comments and live streams.

Content Visibility

YouTube videos have long-term visibility, continuously driving traffic to your channel.z

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Creating a new YouTube Channel (for Google account holders)

01

Visit YouTube and log in

Go to YouTube.com and click 'Sign in' located in the upper right corner of the page. Then, sign in using the Google account
you would like linked to your channel.



At this point, you should now have a YouTube account.

02

Go to your YouTube settings

In the upper right corner of the screen, click on your profile icon and then click "Create a channel."

After this step, you'll have the chance to further customize your channel.
You'll see options for

Uploading a profile picture

Description Section: Write a short description about what viewers can expect from your content.

Adding links to your sites – this can include custom links to a website or blog as well as social links to Instagram or Twitter.

Well done! You’ve just created a new YouTube channel!

Next, we'll flesh out all the information and create some channel art to make your page truly stunning.

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Creating a YouTube Channel
(If you don’t already have a Google account)

If you don’t already have a Google account set up, you’ll need to create one first. To do this, follow these steps:

Visit YouTube.com

  • Click ‘Sign In’
  • Follow the steps to create your Google account.
  • Now, you’re all set up with a Google account and can follow the above steps to create a YouTube channel.

Creating YouTube Channel Art

  • Similar to Facebook’s cover photo, YouTube channel art is an excellent channel branding strategy. It appears in a prominent place on your YouTube channel, like custom thumbnails do on your YouTube videos, which means it’s crucial for any YouTube channel to use customized, attractive art to share your personality or more about your brand with your audience.
  • The Perfect Sizes for YouTube Channel Art
  • The best place to start with your channel art is using an optimal image size that works across multiple devices. For the best results, YouTube advises uploading a single 2560 x 1440 pixel image.
  • Minimum width: 1235 x 338 px. This is the “safe area”, where text and logos are guaranteed not to be cut off when displayed on different devices.
  • Maximum width: 2560 X 423 px. This means that the “safe area” is always visible; the areas to each side of the channel art are visible depending on the viewer’s browser size.
  • File size: 6MB or smaller recommended.

Enhancing Your YouTube Channel

Here are five enhancements you can make to increase your chances of having a successful YouTube channel.

1. Optimize your description

YouTube provides a space on your channel to write a little about your brand and the content you share on YouTube. Maximum characters for the description are 1,000, so you have a little room to be creative.



Consider that the words in your channel description don’t just appear on your channel page – they can also boost your YouTube SEO. They are indexed by search engines and can be featured across YouTube in suggested channel categories and YouTube search results. A wise tactic is to include some relevant keywords and CTAs within the opening lines of your description.

2. Add links to your channel

As mentioned earlier in this post, you can have up to five links appear in your channel’s banner. The first link will appear expanded, and the remaining links will be shown as icons.


You can add these links in four super-quick steps:

Click the “Customize Channel” button on your channel’s homepage.

Then click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner, just beneath your cover art.

You’ll see a Channel Settings lightbox appear. Here, you need to toggle on the option labeled “Customize the layout of your channel”.

Now that you’ve enabled customizations on your channel, return to your channel homepage and you’ll now see the option to “Edit Links” under the settings menu on your channel art.

3. Add a channel trailer

A decent channel trailer can be a great way to introduce people to your content. A channel trailer should grab attention as soon as it starts and give a clear idea of the type of content you create on YouTube.

4. Add your contact details (email address)

If you’re using YouTube as a business or a creator, it can be great to have your contact details handy for easy discoverability for anyone who is interested in your work.

5. Utilize the YouTube channel art platform

The YouTube channel art platform is a great place to showcase your brand’s personality and express more about your business to your audience.

3 Effortless Steps to Initiate a YouTube Channel

Unravel the process of launching a YouTube channel for your company with our complete guide which includes initial setup, cover art creation, and profile customization.

1. Log into YouTube

Kickstart the process of establishing your YouTube channel by logging into YouTube through your Google Account.

2. Navigate to YouTube Settings

Upon successful login, direct your cursor to your profile icon located at the top right corner of the screen and click on the ‘Create a channel’ option.

3. Set Up Your Channel

Decide whether you want to create a personal channel or design it under a company or a unique name. Personalize your channel by adding a profile picture, writing a description, and inserting links to your business website or social media accounts.

Forming a YouTube Channel Without a Google Account

If you don’t possess a Google account, head over to YouTube.com and follow the on-screen instructions to create your Google account. Once you’ve created your Google account, you’re all set to create your YouTube channel.

Establishing YouTube Channel Art

The significance of YouTube channel art in defining your brand cannot be stressed enough. Utilize an image of 2560 x 1440 pixels for the best output. Make sure your text and emblems are within the safe area to prevent it from getting cropped out on different screens.

Incorporating Channel Art

To inject channel art into your profile, click on the ‘Customize Channel’ button present on your channel’s homepage. You can either upload your personalized channel art or choose from YouTube’s preset design library. Readjust the cropping of the image to make it appear aesthetically pleasing on various devices.

Augmenting Your YouTube Channel

Enhance your channel description, incorporate links in your channel banner, design a channel trailer to exhibit your videos, and provide your contact information for business-related interactions.

Final Thoughts

Setting up a YouTube channel paves the way for brand expansion by reaching out to a broad audience. Abiding by the aforementioned steps and suggestions will help you establish an engaging and professional YouTube channel for your enterprise.

The Ultimate 3-Step Guide to Launching a YouTube Channel

Setting up a YouTube channel paves the way for brand expansion by reaching out to a broad audience. Abiding by the aforementioned steps and suggestions will help you establish an engaging and professional YouTube channel for your enterprise.

Step 1: Launching Your YouTube Channel – With or Without a Google Account

Whether you’re Google-equipped or not, setting up your YouTube channel is a breeze. With your account in place, creating a channel is as easy as a few clicks. Without one, you’ll need to establish a Google account first. Once done, you’re ready for the next phase.

Step 2: Adding Spunk to Your Channel with Art and Icons

Creating the perfect YouTube channel involves more than just posting content – appearance matters! This stage introduces you to YouTube channel art, an essential piece of your branding puzzle. You’ll learn how to add a channel icon to match. Tools like Canva or Adobe Express can enhance your channel’s visual appeal and we’ll teach you how to utilize these to their full potential.

Step 3: Optimizing Your Channel and Adding Final Touches

The final phase is all about customizing and optimizing your channel. Here, you’ll learn how to tailor your channel to resonate with your audience, including optimizing your channel art, adding relevant links, creating an engaging channel trailer, and including your contact details.

Understanding the Importance of SEO and Channel Descriptions

In the YouTube realm, SEO and channel descriptions are not to be underestimated. Our guide explains how to use keywords effectively for better YouTube SEO and how to craft attention-grabbing channel descriptions.

Additional Resources

Expect handy references to related articles on utilizing video editing software and the wonders of YouTube Studio.

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