{"id":8824,"date":"2022-07-13T06:34:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8824"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:34:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:34:59","slug":"how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Upload a Video to YouTube?"},"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-69f34c1f711e2\" 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-69f34c1f711e2\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f34c1f711e2\" ><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-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#How_Do_I_Upload_a_Video_to_YouTube\" title=\"How Do I Upload a Video to YouTube?\">How Do I Upload a Video to YouTube?<\/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-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Create_a_channel\" title=\"Create a channel\">Create a channel<\/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-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_a_video\" title=\"Add a video\">Add a video<\/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-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_a_thumbnail\" title=\"Add a thumbnail\">Add a thumbnail<\/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-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_a_description\" title=\"Add a description\">Add a description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Schedule_a_time_for_your_video_to_go_public\" title=\"Schedule a time for your video to go public\">Schedule a time for your video to go public<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_subtitles\" title=\"Add subtitles\">Add subtitles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_an_end_screen\" title=\"Add an end screen\">Add an end screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Add_a_check_mark\" title=\"Add a check mark\">Add a check mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-upload-a-video-to-youtube\/#Manage_comments\" title=\"Manage comments\">Manage comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Upload_a_Video_to_YouTube\"><\/span>How Do I Upload a Video to YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how do i upload a video to youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/51ulLJ4.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>Using YouTube&#8217;s simple video upload process, you can publish your video on the site in no time. The process involves creating a channel, adding a video, choosing a thumbnail and adding a description. You will find detailed instructions on creating a channel at the end of the article. YouTube also makes it easy to add closed captions and other audio descriptions to your videos. To add closed captions to your videos, follow these simple steps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_channel\"><\/span>Create a channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you want to upload a video to YouTube, you will need to create a channel first. You can use the website to create a YouTube account, or you can sign in with your Google account. In any case, it&#8217;s simple to create a channel on YouTube. There are several options available, but it&#8217;s a good idea to stick to a professional look. If you&#8217;d like to create a channel that&#8217;s easy to manage and has a unique look, consider the following tips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_video\"><\/span>Add a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can upload a video to YouTube, you need to know the various elements and check-boxes available to you. These elements can raise your video&#8217;s SEO value and build your viewership fast. Listed below are the steps that you can take to make the process easier and more convenient. Before you upload a video, consider editing its title, description, and tags. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to create an effective video description and title.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_thumbnail\"><\/span>Add a thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good YouTube thumbnail should instantly convey the content of your video without the viewer having to search for the title. This will help your video channel grow by making it easier for fans to find the content they are looking for. To ensure your video thumbnail is easy to recognize, keep it consistent. For example, if you have several videos from the same channel, you may want to include the same colors or theme in each video thumbnail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_description\"><\/span>Add a description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you add a description to a YouTube video, include keywords your viewers will be searching for. Try to keep it short and to the point, and avoid keyword stuffing, which YouTube can flag. Also, add a call to action to encourage viewers to subscribe to your channel. If you use irrelevant keywords, you will only hurt your video&#8217;s SEO and create a bad user experience. A good place to start is by looking at other videos with similar topics. You can use keyword research tools to help you find long-tail keywords for your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_a_time_for_your_video_to_go_public\"><\/span>Schedule a time for your video to go public<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To schedule a time for your video to go public, go to YouTube and sign in using your Google account, email address, and password. Click the share icon in the top-right corner of the screen. In the drop-down menu, choose the video file you want to upload. Choose the appropriate copyright license and check Allow Embedding and Publish to subscriptions feed. You can also add tags and a title for your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_subtitles\"><\/span>Add subtitles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can edit your uploaded video and add subtitles to it. First of all, choose a language for the subtitles. It should be the same language spoken in the video. Once you choose the language, you can enter the text or edit the captions. You can also choose to have automated subtitles appear in the video. Once you have completed these steps, you can share the video with your audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_an_end_screen\"><\/span>Add an end screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to increase the number of views on your YouTube videos, adding an end screen can be the perfect solution. These screens can be created by importing an end screen from another video or creating a new one. By adding an end screen, you&#8217;ll give viewers options such as promoting merchandise or crowdfunding campaigns, or even a website. With the help of this feature, you can generate more traffic and sales on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_check_mark\"><\/span>Add a check mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube recently added a new copyright check feature to videos. If you are unsure of whether your video violates copyright laws, you can use this check to verify your work before you post it. YouTube&#8217;s copyright check feature will run the video through a thorough process to catch any potential infringements. If the system finds any infringing content, it will flag your video and provide you with the opportunity to fix it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_comments\"><\/span>Manage comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whenever you upload a video to YouTube, you will want to manage your comments so that others won&#8217;t be able to make inappropriate or offensive comments. There are several ways to do this. 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