
YouTube, Google, and other search engines will use this information when it comes to your channel's search engine optimization listings.īelow the "Description" field is the "Tags" field. Explain who you are, the channel's purpose, and provide a preview of your videos so that people will want to visit your channel and watch your videos. Your YouTube channel description should be short and to the point. Next, click on the "Info and Settings" tab that's displayed under the "Channel Settings" heading to add a text description of your YouTube Channel in the "Description" field. Or simply choose a solid color background by clicking on the "Choose a Color" option, and then clicking on your desired background color. Under the "Background" heading, you can upload a digital photo or a graphic image you create or edit using Adobe Photoshop or another graphics program to serve as your channel page's background wallpaper by clicking on the "Choose File" button. Click on the "Accept" button to confirm your selection after you're done making your customizations.

By default, the "Appearance" tab (near the top-left corner of the screen) has been selected. Here, you can fully customize the visual appearance of your channel's page. Click on this to begin customizing your YouTube Channel. Near the top-left corner of the screen is the "Channel Settings" button. It will display your profile photo, name and a few details, like your latest activity, date joined, age and country. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | IndieBound Īfter setting up your YouTube Channel page, it will look pretty barren when you first access it.

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