{"id":23161,"date":"2022-07-19T07:43:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23161"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:43:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:43:28","slug":"how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Pick a Good YouTube Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f39046d6022\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f39046d6022\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f39046d6022\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name\/#How_Do_I_Pick_a_Good_YouTube_Name\" title=\"How Do I Pick a Good YouTube Name?\">How Do I Pick a Good YouTube Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name\/#Avoid_including_numbers_in_the_name\" title=\"Avoid including numbers in the name\">Avoid including numbers in the name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name\/#Avoid_wordplay_in_any_industry_or_niche\" title=\"Avoid wordplay in any industry or niche\">Avoid wordplay in any industry or niche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name\/#Avoid_using_hyphens_in_the_name\" title=\"Avoid using hyphens in the name\">Avoid using hyphens in the name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-pick-a-good-youtube-name\/#Avoid_using_symbols_in_the_name\" title=\"Avoid using symbols in the name\">Avoid using symbols in the name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Pick_a_Good_YouTube_Name\"><\/span>How Do I Pick a Good YouTube Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Before creating your channel, consider a few important things before choosing a name. First of all, don&#8217;t use your full name as your YouTube channel name. Although this may be tempting, avoid it at all costs. The best way to avoid making your name sound too generic is to ask other people for advice. Likewise, avoid using symbols or wordplay in any industry or niche. The following are some tips on how to choose a good YouTube name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_including_numbers_in_the_name\"><\/span>Avoid including numbers in the name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few reasons why you should avoid including numbers in your YouTube name. First of all, people aren&#8217;t likely to remember your name and they&#8217;re more likely to click on another channel. A name with numbers in it makes it hard to remember and might make people wonder why you&#8217;re not number one. It&#8217;s also a bad idea to use numbers as your title if you&#8217;re a newbie.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, consider a name that is unique, creative and memorable. You could use alliterations, puns, stage names, nicknames or other words that make the name sound catchy. But remember, your name cannot impersonate the name of another YouTube creator. It must be original and stand out from the crowd. Make sure to use your imagination! Here are some tips to help you come up with a catchy YouTube name:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_wordplay_in_any_industry_or_niche\"><\/span>Avoid wordplay in any industry or niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re in the makeup industry or have other content that appeals to local audiences, you can use wordplay when picking a YouTube name. For example, you might call your makeup YouTube channel &#8220;Bake It,&#8221; since &#8220;baked&#8221; is a common term in the industry. In addition, local SEO is crucial if you&#8217;re writing content that focuses on a particular region. Check Google Trends to see which search terms are used most often in your area. Then, use these terms in your YouTube name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_hyphens_in_the_name\"><\/span>Avoid using hyphens in the name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using hyphens in the YouTube name is a common mistake. The problem with using hyphens is that the domain name looks less professional. The domain name is harder to remember, which makes it more likely that users will forget it. This means that if someone types in the domain name without the hyphen, they will most likely land on your competitor&#8217;s site. In addition, using hyphens can cause negative brand perception, so it&#8217;s best to avoid using them.<\/p>\n<p>Hyphens are commonly used to separate words. They&#8217;re commonly used in websites, blogs, and other text that contains many words. They are also popular in YouTube names. But, there are some instances where using hyphens isn&#8217;t appropriate. The first of these situations involves compound adjectives, like&#8217;state of the art&#8217; or&#8217;state of the art.&#8217; In other cases, using hyphens is a better choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_symbols_in_the_name\"><\/span>Avoid using symbols in the name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to establish a successful YouTube channel, you need to choose a suitable name. There are some important tips you should keep in mind when naming your YouTube channel. One of the most important tips is to avoid using symbols in the name. These characters can be very confusing to viewers and look like spam. In addition, you should avoid using symbols that are often associated with different countries. Those who want to establish their own YouTube channel should avoid using symbols.<\/p>\n<p>Adding symbols to your YouTube name is not difficult. Although YouTube doesn&#8217;t have a built-in user interface, you can copy the code from sites like the Unicode Table and paste it into the YouTube video name. Symbols of any type are allowed in the name. Emojis are particularly popular. In addition, symbols can be a way to make your YouTube video stand out from the crowd. However, make sure to keep the design elements complementary.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe height=\"279\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WN-GnOM3oHw\" width=\"499\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Pick a Good YouTube Name? Before creating your channel, consider a few important things before choosing a name. First of all, don&#8217;t use your full name as your YouTube channel name. 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