{"id":32940,"date":"2021-12-24T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=32940"},"modified":"2021-12-23T21:05:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T20:05:45","slug":"complete-guide-to-starting-youtube-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/complete-guide-to-starting-youtube-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Starting Your Own YouTube Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Few websites in the world are as recognizable and dominating of their niche as YouTube is. YouTube is in the top five websites in the world by almost any metric you can look at. Its status as the internet\u2019s video platform is cemented to the point that YouTube is almost synonymous with \u201conline video.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]YouTube isn\u2019t the only online video platform, and it has competitors <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/youtube-or-vimeo\/\">that include Vimeo<\/a>. Still, thanks to the broadest user base, it has become the ubiquitous platform for online video. If you\u2019re even thinking about posting video content online, you should think about starting a YouTube channel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]How do you do it? We\u2019ll show you. We\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about starting your own YouTube channels, including:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#before-you-get-started\">Before You Get Started<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#creating-the-channel\">Creating the Channel<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#customizing-the-channel\">Customizing the Channel<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#uploading-your-first-video\">Uploading Your First Video<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#whats-next\">What\u2019s Next?<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"before-you-get-started\"><\/a>Before You Get Started<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/YouTube-Logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"YouTube Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/YouTube-Logo.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/YouTube-Logo-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/YouTube-Logo-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/YouTube-Logo-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]First of all, you should understand that creating a YouTube channel is probably the easiest thing you\u2019ll have to do on the platform. Creating content and growing the channel is the hard part.<strong> You\u2019ll need to make important decisions, and even though there\u2019s nothing in there you won\u2019t be able to change at a later date, you should make sure you start the right way.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Here are a couple of questions you might ask yourself before you embark on this venture:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Why are you starting a YouTube channel?<\/strong> Is it for fun, as a hobby, or do you want to use it for professional purposes, to market your business, or monetize your content?<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>What is your niche?<\/strong> YouTube is very accepting of all kinds of niches, but certain niches work better with certain types of content, so it\u2019s best to plan this.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>What type of content do you want to create?<\/strong> Different types of content will have different production requirements.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>How much time, effort, and money are you willing to invest?<\/strong> Will you be able to deliver the type of content your audience expects?<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Take your time when answering these questions. <strong>Do some research \u2013 look up the content creators that you like and try to find out as much as you can about their process.<\/strong> Your goal is to have a realistic picture of what you want from your channel, whether it\u2019s possible to get it, and how.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Not to mention that this process will help you figure out what gear and software you\u2019ll need, whether you\u2019ll need more personnel, maybe even how much time you can expect to sink into creating a video. <strong>Again, it\u2019s all about understanding what you\u2019re getting into and planning for it.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"creating-the-channel\"><\/a>Creating the Channel<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To create a YouTube channel, you\u2019ll need to have a Google account. <strong>To create an account, you don\u2019t have anything \u2013 not even an email address.<\/strong> When you go to YouTube.com and press the sign-in button, it\u2019ll take you to a sign-in page. <strong>If you don\u2019t have an account or want to create a new account, press the \u201cCreate account\u201d hyperlink, and answer who you\u2019re creating the account for.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]This will lead you to a page where you\u2019ll be able to create a Google account and choose whether you\u2019ll want to use an existing address or create a new Gmail address while creating the account.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-New-Gmail-Address.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Create New Gmail Address\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-New-Gmail-Address.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-New-Gmail-Address-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-New-Gmail-Address-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-New-Gmail-Address-620x416.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After confirming some information and reading and accepting the Terms and Conditions, you\u2019ll find yourself logged into YouTube. <strong>Go straight ahead for the top righthand corner and click on the circle containing either your profile picture or the first letter of your name.<\/strong> You\u2019ll see a menu with the option to create a channel. That\u2019s what you need to click.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-a-Channel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Create a Channel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-a-Channel.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-a-Channel-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-a-Channel-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Create-a-Channel-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll get the option to upload a picture and choose a channel name. <strong>You can do it now, but you\u2019ll be able to change it later, too.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Youtube-Account.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Youtube Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Youtube-Account.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Youtube-Account-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Youtube-Account-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Youtube-Account-620x360.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You should probably read YouTube\u2019s Terms of Service before creating the channel, but as soon as you press that button, you\u2019ll be a proud owner of your very own channel. <strong>Your channel won\u2019t look like much, though, so the next step would be to customize it a bit.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"customizing-the-channel\"><\/a>Customizing the Channel<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Customizing-the-Channel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Customizing the Channel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Customizing-the-Channel.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Customizing-the-Channel-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Customizing-the-Channel-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Customizing-the-Channel-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You\u2019ll notice a big blue button that says \u201cCustomize Channel\u201d at the top of your channel page and to the right. Click on it to get started with customizing your channel. <strong>This will lead you to the YouTube Studio \u2013 the YouTube channel equivalent to a WordPress website\u2019s backend.<\/strong> It\u2019s where all the important things with your channel happen, and there\u2019s nothing more important right now than customizing your channel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Customizing the Layout Options<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]YouTube has dropped you off at the Channel Customization options. The very first group is Layout options. <strong>These options allow you to add a video spotlight \u2013 a video that will be at the top of your channel\u2019s homepage.<\/strong> You can add a channel trailer for unsubscribed viewers, and a featured video for returning subscribers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Channel Customization\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-620x261.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have something you could use, navigate to Content and upload it. If you don\u2019t have either, you can return to these options at a later date. <strong>The Featured Section options let you customize the layout of your channel homepage by choosing which sections you want to be featured and in which order.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Featured-Sections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Featured Sections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Featured-Sections.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Featured-Sections-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Featured-Sections-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Featured-Sections-620x305.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Again, you\u2019ll need to have actual videos uploaded for this option to have sense, but you might check out what sections you could add \u2013 it might give you an idea or two about the type of content you can create for your channel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Customizing the Branding Options<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>There are three different places on your channel and in your videos where you should consider adding branding images or brand names.<\/strong> The channel picture is one of them. The other two are the channel\u2019s banner image and the video watermark. If you haven\u2019t set the picture for your channel, or if you want to change it, this is where you\u2019ll do it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Branding.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Channel Customization Branding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Branding.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Branding-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Branding-768x297.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Branding-620x240.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A great thing about these options is that you\u2019ll be able to see recommended image sizes \u2013 that can be extremely helpful. The banner image, for example, should be at least 2048 x 1152 pixels, but that\u2019s not all \u2013 <strong>when you upload a picture YouTube will show you which parts of it will appear on different devices.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Different-Devices.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Different Devices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Different-Devices.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Different-Devices-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Different-Devices-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Different-Devices-620x448.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The final option, for video watermarks, lets you choose a small picture that appears over your video in the lower righthand corner.<\/strong> After you\u2019ve set it, you can publish the changes you\u2019ve made if you\u2019re happy with them.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Customizing the Basic Info<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Basic Info you can add for your channel starts with a channel name and a description. <strong>If at any point you want to change the name of your channel, this is where you\u2019ll be able to do it.<\/strong> Keep in mind, however, that you shouldn\u2019t do it often \u2013 you want to have a recognizable name people will remember.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The description is a great place to tell people what your channel is about.<strong> You don\u2019t have to write a lot, just what you think might explain the channel to anyone reading most quickly and effectively.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to add the name and the description in different languages.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Basic-Info.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Channel Customization Basic Info\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Basic-Info.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Basic-Info-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Basic-Info-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Customization-Basic-Info-620x287.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The remaining options on the page are the channel URL, which you can copy and do nothing else with.<strong> The Links section is much more interesting, as it allows you to include links to websites on your banner \u2013 a great place to link your WordPress website.<\/strong> Finally, you\u2019ll be able to add your email address as contact information.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Additional-Info.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Additional Info\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Additional-Info.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Additional-Info-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Additional-Info-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Additional-Info-620x381.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>With that, you\u2019ve officially customized your channel, and done pretty much all there is to do before you start adding content to it.<\/strong> This is what an About page for the channel might look like after the customization.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Preview.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Channel Preview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Preview.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Preview-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Preview-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Channel-Preview-620x353.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;78px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"uploading-your-first-video\"><\/a>Uploading Your First Video<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You should upload content to your YouTube channel as soon as possible. It doesn\u2019t matter what you upload first \u2013 the idea is to get to know the video upload process. <strong>You can do the same with live streaming, but you\u2019ll need to verify your phone number with YouTube first.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Adding Details &#8211; Titles, Description, and Thumbnails<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When uploading a video, the Details tab is the first one you\u2019ll see. <strong>It\u2019s the place where you can change video title, description, upload a thumbnail, or pick among the ones YouTube provides for you.<\/strong> You can add the video to playlists, if you have any, indicate whether the video was created specifically for kids, and set age restrictions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Details.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Adding Details\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Details.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Details-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Details-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Details-620x448.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you scroll this window far enough, you\u2019ll see a blue Show More button \u2013 clicking on it will open up a wealth of new options. <strong>They\u2019ll let you indicate whether your content contains paid promotion and whether you want automatic chapters to be applied.<\/strong> You can also set tags for the video, choose the language, add a recording date, set a license, allow shorts sampling, set a category, choose whether to show comments, as well as likes and dislikes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Options.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"New Options\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Options.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Options-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Options-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/New-Options-620x448.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;82px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Adding Video Elements &#8211; Subtitles, End Screens, Cars<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>In the Video Elements, you\u2019ll be able to add the subtitles, an end screen, and cards.<\/strong> To have subtitles enabled, you need to first select the language of the video in the Details tab. To have access to the end screen, your video needs to be at least 25 seconds long.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Video-Elements.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Adding Video Elements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Video-Elements.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Video-Elements-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Video-Elements-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adding-Video-Elements-620x320.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the cards, they are a great way to promote related content during your video. <strong>The menu lets you link to videos \u2013 yours or anyone else\u2019s \u2013 playlist, and channels.<\/strong> You can also choose when the card appears.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Video-Card.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Video Card\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Video-Card.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Video-Card-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Video-Card-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Video-Card-620x416.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can also include links into the cards if you\u2019re a member of the YouTube Partner Program. Until then, you have to be satisfied by placing content from YouTube in these cards.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Copyright Checks<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>YouTube will automatically check your content for copyright issues as you\u2019re uploading it.<\/strong> The Checks tab will let you see the results of this check.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Checks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Checks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Checks.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Checks-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Checks-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Checks-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Keep in mind that, even though YouTube\u2019s initial check didn\u2019t notice any copyright issues with your video, this doesn\u2019t mean that none will come up at a later date.<\/strong> At the very least, people will still be able to file a claim against your video.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Setting Publishing and Visibility<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>In the visibility options, your main concern is with choosing what happens after you\u2019ve published the video.<\/strong> You can choose to make the video private, meaning that you\u2019ll have complete control over who sees it. You can make it unlisted, accessible only via the video link. You can also make it public, accessible via the search.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Save or Publish\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-620x253.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Your final setting will be to schedule the video publishing at a later date.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to choose a time and a date, and you can set the publishing to be held as Premiere, a type of live event that\u2019s very useful for building up the hype \u2013 if you have the followers for it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-Final.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Save or Publish Final\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-Final.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-Final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-Final-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Save-or-Publish-Final-620x296.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After another warning to check for kids appearing in your video and guidelines compliance, you\u2019ll be able to publish or schedule the publishing of your video.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h3\"><a id=\"whats-next\"><\/a>What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve created your YouTube channel and figured out how to upload videos, the real work begins.<strong> If you plan to take your channel seriously and grow it, you\u2019ll need to ensure the consistent quality of your content.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to post regularly, stick to a theme and a look, and constantly look for ways to improve your content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>What you do next will also depend on the reasons you had for starting the channel.<\/strong> If you created the channel simply to have a place to host your video content so that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/embed-youtube-video-in-wordpress\/\">embed it on your WordPress website<\/a>, your steps might focus on promoting your website, adding <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-youtube-publisher-plugins\/\">YouTube plugins<\/a> to make the website work better with videos.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a content creator seeking to monetize content on YouTube, you\u2019ll want to start working towards YouTube Partner Program eligibility as soon as possible. <strong>You\u2019ll have to turn on two-step verification, ensure guidelines compliance, and amass at least a thousand subscribers and four thousand viable public watch hours before you can apply for the Program.<\/strong> That\u2019s quite a road you have ahead of you, but don\u2019t worry &#8211; there\u2019s nothing stopping you from having fun while you travel it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of starting a YouTube channel so you can share your video content with the world? 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