How to customize your YouTube channel: A step by step guide
You must have heard of the phrase âBeauty lies on in the inside.â Well, not in the case of your YouTube channel. The visuals of your channel have the greatest impact on a user who is visiting your page for the first time. YouTube now offers creators the option to change their layout to woo their viewers. This not only helps bring in more subscribers but also to make their channel more attractive to potential subscribers.Â
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But first, do you have a YouTube channel? To know about ways to promote your YouTube channel click here
To customize your channel, all you have to do is click on your picture on the top right corner which is display a drop down bar showcasing the option âYour Channel.â Once you click on âYour Channelâ you can see a number of options such as home, videos, playlist, channel, etc. You will also see a blue button that says âCustomize Channelâ on the right top side. Now letâs explore this button.
Layout
Under the layout option, you can shed spotlight on your best video by turning it into your channelâs trailer. This will help you lure in potential subscribers who will see the best out of your collection of uploads and it will also give them a clear sense of what kind of content they can expect from your channel.
For subscribers who keep visiting your channel, you can add features videos that can be changed and removed at any given point in time.Â
When you visit a fitness vloggerâs channel, you will see different sections showcasing, different types of videos which makes it easier for viewers to browse through and select what they want with ease. Also, it gives the page a clean finish.Â
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So use tools such as Canva to create a customized banner image that will set your channel apart from the others. And your video watermark â YouTube now allows you to include a watermark on the right-hand corner of your video to avoid others from stealing your content and gives you complete copyright over your videos. You can additionally add the watermark, at the end of the video, during the start or throughout the entire video.Content creation has various parameters that have to be followed.
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This last tab lets you edit your channel name, in case over a certain time period you decide to go for a different one. It lets you edit your channel description while also letting you add translations in multiple languages.Â
You can also add links to your website and social media handles for viewers to find you elsewhere and know more about your creation. And lastly, add an email address for fans or brands to reach you with queries, suggestions and collaborations. Â
Once youâre done with all of this, donât forget to click on publish to make your changes live.Â














