{"id":9499,"date":"2022-07-13T07:05:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9499"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:05:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:05:47","slug":"how-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Start 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-6a1e647c45336\" 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-6a1e647c45336\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e647c45336\" ><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-you-start-a-youtube-channel\/#How_Do_You_Start_a_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"How Do You Start a YouTube Channel?\">How Do You Start 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-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Setting_up_a_YouTube_channel_is_easy\" title=\"Setting up a YouTube channel is easy\">Setting up a YouTube channel is easy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Identifying_your_audience\" title=\"Identifying your audience\">Identifying your audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Creating_a_schedule_for_publishing_videos\" title=\"Creating a schedule for publishing videos\">Creating a schedule for publishing videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-start-a-youtube-channel\/#Adding_closed_captions\" title=\"Adding closed captions\">Adding closed captions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Start_a_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>How Do You Start a YouTube Channel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how do you start a youtube channel\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/r3N926X.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to start a YouTube channel, you are not alone. This article will teach you how to set up a YouTube channel and identify your target audience. Once you know who your audience is, you can create a publishing schedule and add closed captions to your videos. You&#8217;ll be well on your way to creating your first successful video. And don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t know the first thing about video publishing &#8211; it&#8217;s actually easy to do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_up_a_YouTube_channel_is_easy\"><\/span>Setting up a YouTube channel is easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in setting up a YouTube channel is to create a Google account. Once you have completed this step, you can then access your channel on YouTube. Once there, you can customize your visuals. Select a profile picture, which will appear beneath your videos on the play page. It should be of at least 98 x 98 pixels. Next, select a banner image, which is a chance to introduce your brand and convey your message to viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Sign in to YouTube with your Google account. You can also create a brand account. The latter will allow multiple people to manage the channel. Once your account is set up, you can upload videos to your channel. A verified YouTube channel can access special features. For example, you can customize video thumbnails and other aspects of your channel. Make sure to choose the best option for your YouTube channel. You&#8217;ll have to make sure that it meets the requirements of your niche before you start creating videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying_your_audience\"><\/span>Identifying your audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start creating content for your YouTube channel, it is important to identify your audience. If you own a pet store, for example, your audience may be those who own a dog or cat. A pet owner might be interested in dog training tips, for instance. If you have a personal blog, you may be able to share tips for dog owners who want to get their pets to behave better.<\/p>\n<p>While it may be tempting to create a YouTube channel about anything and everything, it is advisable to focus on a niche that you know and are interested in. This will make the journey easier and help you connect with your audience more effectively. Listed below are some tips to identify your audience when starting a YouTube channel. While your audience will be interested in the subject of your content, they will also want to know more about you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_schedule_for_publishing_videos\"><\/span>Creating a schedule for publishing videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to make your YouTube channel more consistent and easier to manage. First, determine how often you want to upload videos. If you plan to publish videos every week, you should plan a few days ahead to complete them. Another option is to choose a day of the week that works for you. If you are a beginner, you can start by monitoring competitors&#8217; YouTube channels to see what they do to keep their videos on schedule. Once you&#8217;ve set a date, create a calendar to help you plan your content. This helps you avoid duplicate posting and cross-promote your content.<\/p>\n<p>By scheduling your videos, you can target your audience and upload your content at the time that your subscribers are most active. If you upload your videos at 2AM, very few people will view them. Also, scheduling allows you to set an embargo for a particular video, so that only your target audience will see it. YouTube will publish it automatically so that you can focus on other aspects of your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_closed_captions\"><\/span>Adding closed captions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding closed captions to a YouTube video can do wonders for your video. Using captions will increase the number of viewers your videos receive, as well as evenly distribute your videos across different social media platforms. Closed captions can even improve SEO for your videos. Added closed captions also make your videos more accessible for users with hearing and visual impairments. Considering that 5% of the world&#8217;s population is deaf or hard of hearing, it&#8217;s important to make sure that everyone can enjoy your videos.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily add closed captions to your videos by logging into your account and then selecting &#8216;Subtitles and CC&#8217;. 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