{"id":42252,"date":"2022-07-30T16:32:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42252"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:32:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:32:44","slug":"how-to-make-a-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a YouTube Channel"},"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-6a03db1abd8e3\" 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-6a03db1abd8e3\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03db1abd8e3\" ><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-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#How_to_Make_a_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How to Make a YouTube Channel\">How to Make a YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#Creating_a_YouTube_channel\" title=\"Creating a YouTube channel\">Creating a YouTube channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#Adding_channel_art\" title=\"Adding channel art\">Adding channel art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#Adding_a_description\" title=\"Adding a description\">Adding a description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#Adding_a_custom_URL\" title=\"Adding a custom URL\">Adding a custom URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-youtube-channel\/#Optimizing_your_channel_for_SEO\" title=\"Optimizing your channel for SEO\">Optimizing your channel for SEO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How to Make a YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/YG8ZEpE.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a channel on youtube\" style=\"max-height:367px; height:auto; max-width:29% width:auto; margin:0px 10px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning how to make a YouTube channel, this article will show you how to get started. You can also read about adding channel art, adding a description, and creating a custom URL for your channel. Once you have your YouTube account, you can start uploading videos to it! Just follow these steps to get your channel off the ground. They may even help you get some subscribers! Just remember to keep adding fresh content to it so that your channel stays relevant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_YouTube_channel\"><\/span>Creating a YouTube channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video blogging is the hottest new trend in the world, and a YouTube channel is an excellent way to tap into this growth. The second-largest search engine in the world, YouTube has 2 billion monthly active users. Every minute, 500 hours of video are uploaded. According to YouTube, 68 percent of users watch videos to make a buying decision. The platform reaches 95 percent of all online users each month. Getting started with a YouTube channel is simple. Follow these steps to get started.<\/p>\n<p>To start your YouTube channel, sign in to your Google account. You can choose your business or personal Google account to create your channel. Then, click &#8220;Create a channel,&#8221; and then fill out the necessary information. Make sure to enter a catchy description for your videos. This will help people find your videos. You can change the description anytime after uploading it. Once you&#8217;ve uploaded the video, you can customize it with various settings and choose the design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_channel_art\"><\/span>Adding channel art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding channel art is an important aspect of a YouTube channel. Without it, viewers are unlikely to subscribe. In fact, viewers often click to view your channel page after watching your video to learn more about you. Without the right kind of channel art, viewers will be on the fence about subscribing to your channel. Here&#8217;s a quick guide to adding channel art. If you&#8217;re a new channel owner, use the &#8216;Channel Art Cheat Sheet&#8217; as a reference.<\/p>\n<p>First, upload an image to your YouTube channel. You can use a picture that you&#8217;ve saved on your computer or one from the photo library on YouTube. Make sure to choose an image that represents your channel, as images with nudity, celebrity faces, artwork, or copyrighted images may violate YouTube&#8217;s community guidelines. You can also include social media links in the channel art. To create an appealing channel art, download the free YouTube app and use it to create your image.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_description\"><\/span>Adding a description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When setting up a YouTube channel, you should write a short and concise description. The description will appear under the channel name, along with a thumbnail image. You should aim for about 100 to 150 words. In addition to a description, you should also include a call to action, such as a website link or an online store. When writing your description, try to make it as relevant to your brand as possible.<\/p>\n<p>When creating your description, keep in mind that YouTube only displays the first 200 characters. This means that you should create a unique, engaging description that will draw viewers in. Make sure to use your brand&#8217;s voice, and don&#8217;t be afraid to be funny! In fact, if you&#8217;re clueless about writing, you can use a template to create a description for your YouTube channel. This will help you ensure that the description is concise and relevant, and will appear in the right search results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_custom_URL\"><\/span>Adding a custom URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the benefits of creating your own YouTube channel is that you can create your own custom URL based on the name of your channel. Using your own brand name or a more memorable phrase will make your YouTube channel more professional and easier to remember. However, you must first meet the eligibility criteria set by YouTube. In order to be eligible for a custom URL, you must first have a certain amount of subscribers and channel art. If you do not meet these requirements, you must contact YouTube Support.<\/p>\n<p>When you have a custom URL, you must use the &#8216;\/&#8217; symbol. You should also use the &#8216;\/&#8217; symbol, as this is a YouTube feature. This is the most important factor in determining whether your custom URL is eligible for a YouTube channel. Adding a custom URL does not affect the name of your YouTube channel&#8217;s category, so make sure to choose a name that reflects your business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_your_channel_for_SEO\"><\/span>Optimizing your channel for SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits of optimizing your YouTube channel for SEO, and one of them is getting more views. YouTube is the second-largest search engine, and optimizing your content for SEO will boost your SERP rankings and increase the number of views you get from your videos. Video titles are an important SEO factor, as they must contain relevant keywords to be found in Google searches. The longer your video is, the better, as it will provide topical relevance and satisfy user intent.<\/p>\n<p>While you can use advertising dollars to increase your video views, YouTube also looks at the number of subscribers to determine if your videos are interesting. More subscribers means more potential views, and a higher subscriber count indicates that people are interested in your content. Optimizing your content for SEO is an important step towards consistent success. Listed below are some YouTube optimization tips to help your videos receive the highest ranking possible. 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