Learn how to start a YouTube Channel in 2023! An UPDATED step-by-step beginner’s guide, from creating a YouTube account to optimizing the key ranking settings most people miss!
In this video, I'm going to step you through the process of starting a successful YouTube Channel in 2023, starting with how to make a YouTube account & how to start on YouTube, all the way to configuring your channel for upload & the hidden channel settings you can easily optimize to maximize your results.
Starting a YouTube Channel can be a daunting idea, especially if you’re new to YouTube.
As YouTube has become the second most popular search engine in the world, it’s no wonder that more and more people want to learn how to start a YouTube Channel of their own.
With a little bit of knowledge and preparation, creating a YouTube channel can mean the start of building a library of accessible content that shows up and ranks in both Google and YouTube, that gets found YEARS after you create and upload it.
Go to YouTube and sign in
- Head over to YouTube.com and click ‘sign in’ in the top right corner of the page:
- youtube-sign-in
- Then log in using the Google account you’d like your channel to be associated with:
- google-account
2. Head over to your YouTube settings
In the top right corner of the screen, click on your profile icon and then click "Create a channel."
Where to find the YouTube "create channel" link
Where to find the YouTube "create channel" link
3. Create your channel
Next, you’ll have the option to create a personal channel or a create a channel using a business or other name. For this example, we’ll choose the "Use custom name" option, which is recommended for small businesses and brands:
You have the option create a YouTube channel with your name or a custom
name.
You have the option create a YouTube channel with your name or a custom name.
Next, you'll name your channel.
Creating a name for your YouTube channel
Creating a name for your YouTube channel
Note: As you'll see from the settings at this step, creating a new channel name will also create a new Google account with its own settings and YouTube history. This account nests within your main Google account and can be fully managed from the Google settings. It's quite useful as you can use this new account to like and comment on other YouTube videos and participate in YouTube as your brand.
After this step, you'll have the chance to further customize your channel. You'll see options for:
Uploading a profile picture
- Adding a description of your channel
- Adding links to your sites – this can include custom links to a website or blog as well as social links to Instagram or Twitter
- Further settings for your YouTube channel – profile picture, description, and links
- Further settings for your YouTube channel – profile picture, description, and links
Congratulations! You’ve just created a new YouTube channel! 🎉
Next, let’s fill out all the information and create some channel art to get your page looking awesome (click here to jump to the next section).
How to create a YouTube channel if you don’t already have a Google account
If you don’t already have a Google account set up, you’ll need to create one before you get started on YouTube. To do this, simply follow the below steps:
- Head to YouTube.com
- Click ‘Sign In’
- Now, choose the option to create a Google account
- Follow the steps to create your Google account
Now, you’re all set up with a Google account and can follow the above steps to create a YouTube channel.
How to create YouTube channel Art
YouTube channel art is essentially YouTube’s version of the Facebook cover photo. Channel art features in a prominent place on your YouTube channel, which means it’s absolutely vital for any YouTube channel to use customized art to share your personality or more about your brand with your audience.
Create a Gmail Account Here : https://accounts.google.com
Create Channel (Logo -Thumbnail - Channel Art) : https://www.canva.com/
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Resources for Building your YouTube Channel:
►How to Make a YouTube Banner: https://youtu.be/zTHUIaiDjL4
►How to Make a Thumbnail for YouTube Videos: https://youtu.be/zTHUIaiDjL4
Resources to 10X your YouTube Channel:
►YouTube Ranking:https://youtu.be/RSWnQoiqv9I
►How to Manage YouTube e a PRO: https://youtu.be/RSWnQoiqv9I
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