How to Create Your First YouTube Channel

How to Create Your First YouTube Channel – with the amount of user channels YouTube has at the moment you’ll think they won’t be room for more. But the streaming company still accepts users no matter what.

We all have reasons to create our own channel. It can because of the love of it and because you just want to earn from it. Whatever it may be is up to you. Before creating your channel there are somethings you should consider first.

First, you should establish exactly what you’re selling. This makes the process easier as you learn how to set up a YouTube channel that’s true to your business. Follow the steps below for further inquiries.

⦁ Know What Your Channel Is About

The main question about your channel should be:

I. Are you making videos to sell, promote, or educate?
II. Will your audience spot your face, or it would be animation, or something else in the videos?
III. Who’s your target audience?
IV. What will give you the audience you desire?

Should help you put together a good strategy in terms of what content to create, how to display and market them, and so on.

⦁ Create Your YouTube Channel With Your Google Account

When you want to create your channel for the first time, click on the Sign In button on the top right corner of your screen. If you have a Google Account already, just log in. If not, you’ll be required to create a new one entirely.

⦁ Sign In and Name Your Channel

A drop down menu will appear when you click on your profile picture. Tap Create a Channel and follow the steps provided to start setting up your YouTube channel.

First, type in the name you want. You can either use your Google Account’s default information or give your channel a fresh identity.

⦁ Upload a Memorable Profile Picture

The second step asks for your profile picture. The space is small but really important in presenting yourself professionally. Use a photo or logo that reflects your brand in a positive way. Eventually, you want youtubers to recognize and respect it.

⦁ Give Your YouTube Channel A Little Description

Every word you use in describing your channels counts a lot. In a few words, describe what you’d be bringing to the online streaming world. Feel free to share details they should know about, like sponsors and successes. No time for long talk just go straight to the point.

⦁ Add Links to Your Website and Social Networks

If you have other platforms with your name on it, this is the best time to advertise them. It can be your social media platforms, or any of your websites.

Make sure your platforms looks good and work well, complementing each other and your public image. It’s a good idea to link your platforms together. You can’t tell which of them will give you the audience you desire.

⦁ Create a Banner Image\Logo For Effect

You need to create an image for your YouTube channel banner. This would make you stand out from the rest of other channels. You audience would be able to recognize you channel wherever they see your logo.

On your account’s dashboard, click the Customize Channel button to jump to YouTube Studio. Here, you can see your channel’s performance, contents, and settings.

Go to the Customization tab and then Branding, where you can change all the account’s images, including a watermark for your videos. Find the Banner image section and click Upload.

⦁ You Channel Should Contain a Welcome Trailer for New Users

In fact, the most effective way to introduce yourself to the community is with a channel trailer. Go to Customization > Layout. Under Video spotlight, you’ll find two options.

You’ll be required to create a short video of yourself and upload it. When you have a few more videos on board, you should set one of them as your featured video. This will appear only once to returning subscribers.

⦁ Design Your YouTube Channel’s Layout for Maximum Effect

This is the final step required to set up a really good channel. In the Layout tab, you can adjust what sections your channel displays. Choose up to 10 elements, from popular and short videos to your own subscriptions and playlists.

The contents you upload should be based on your brand’s identity, goals, and target audience, pick the most relevant and appealing sections.

But don’t leave your channel’s layout the same for long. You expect your channel to grow eventually, your aim and priorities might change too.

Get Creative With Your YouTube Channel

Sure YouTube is filled with lots of competitors but that doesn’t stop you from making your contents unique. Now you have all it takes to make you brand one of the best out there.

While exploring how to set up a YouTube channel, pick up as many tricks as you can.

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