How To Set Up Your YouTube Channel For Success In 2 Simple Steps

Setting up your YouTube channel correctly is crucial for attracting viewers and growing your audience. Follow this short guide to optimize your channel from the start.

3 min read

01 Aug, 2024

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Step 1: Personalize Your Channel

Personalizing your channel helps make a great first impression and helps YouTube promote your channel. When your channel looks professional and unique, more people are likely to subscribe and watch your videos.

Personalize Your Channel

  • Set Your Profile Photo and Banner Image

    Having a profile picture and banner on your YouTube channel helps people recognize and remember your channel. These images make your channel look nice and show what your videos are about. When your pictures are clear and interesting, more people might want to visit and subscribe. Good visuals also make your channel seem professional and trustworthy, which helps it grow and attract more viewers.

  • Pick Your Channel Name and Handle

    Choosing a catchy name helps people remember your channel. It makes it easier for them to find you again. Your handle also shows on every Short, next to your profile picture.

  • Including a channel description and links on your YouTube page helps visitors understand what you share and how to connect with you. The description explains the types of videos you create and what makes your channel special. Adding links to your social media or website allows fans to follow you in other places and stay updated. These details make your channel clearer and easier to find, encouraging more people to watch and support your content.

    To personalize your channel, go to the YouTube homepage, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Your Channel," and then click on "Customize Channel."


Step 2: Help Youtube Boost Your Channel Visibility

Configure YouTube to help boost your channel's visibility, to ensure maximum exposure and reach.

Keywords and Not Made For Kids

  • Set Channel Keywords for Better Discoverability

    Keywords are important words that describe what your channel is about. They help people discover your videos when they search on YouTube.

    Go to the YouTube homepage, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "View your Channel," and then click on "Customize Channel." From there, navigate to "Settings" at the bottom left of the screen, then "Channel", and enter your keywords in the "Basic Info" section.

  • Choose "Set This Channel as Not Made for Kids" By Default

    Picking this option allows more people to see your videos by removing age-related restrictions that can limit your audience. It also enables viewers to leave comments, which lets you interact directly with your audience. This interaction helps you build a community, receive feedback, and understand what your viewers enjoy or want to see more of. By allowing comments, you can engage in conversations, answer questions, and create a more connected and loyal viewer base.

    Go to the YouTube homepage, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "View your Channel," and then click on "Customize Channel." From there, navigate to "Settings" at the bottom left of the screen, then "Channel", and under "Advanced Settings," choose "No, set this channel as not made for kids. I almost never upload content that's made for kids."



🌟 Pro Tip 🌟

Warm-up new accounts with manual browsing If your channel is new, spend 1-2 days watching Shorts and videos and exploring YouTube. This helps YouTube understand that your account is active and run by a real person, which can improve your channel’s credibility and increase the likelihood that your videos will be recommended to others.


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