In order to have your YouTube channel’s page stand out, it is recommended that you add some artwork. It makes it look like you know what you are doing, and that the channel does not look like a fake account. In this video, instructor Richard Harrington walks you through how to design channel art for your YouTube channel.
- Designing a banner for your channel is quite tricky.…That's because YouTube serves up three different sizes…depending upon what platform you're using,…desktop computer, mobile device, and a television.…Remember, a lot of TVs have access to YouTube channels.…Internet connected TVs have become…a big part of people's homes and instead of watching cable,…a lot of folks simply browse to YouTube…and find channels that they're interested in.…Well, in any case, all of these different platforms…can also serve up variance…because the phones have different size screens.…
As do the tablets.…And sometimes the resolution may change…based upon user settings.…As such, it gets pretty tricky.…But here are a few guidelines.…When it comes to making channel art or a banner,…I always go with a template.…And I'll show you that in a moment.…But the minimum dimensions are 2048 x 1152.…So if the image is lower than this,…it cannot be uploaded as artwork.…Make sure that the safe area for the text is 1546 x 423.…
This is a smaller component, meaning that anything…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
5/25/2018- Relevant YouTube trends
- Managing multiple channels
- Channel creation essentials
- Designing watermarks and channel icons
- Uploading video content
- Creating and managing a playlist
- Uploading custom captions
- Promotion strategies for a YouTube channel
- Interacting with your community
- Working in Creator Studio
- Live streaming on YouTube
- Signing up for the YouTube Partner Program
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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About the instructor3m 44s
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1. An Overview of YouTube Channels
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What is a brand account?6m 44s
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Relevant YouTube trends3m 2s
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2. Understanding Google IDs
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The role of a Google ID7m 48s
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The Google+ connection4m 23s
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Avoid sharing logins2m 39s
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Managing multiple channels4m 47s
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3. Creating a New YouTube Channel
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Channel creation essentials2m 38s
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Required artwork6m 47s
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Updating the About tab3m 19s
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Uploading a channel trailer4m 30s
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4. Creating Channel Artwork
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Designing a channel icons3m 51s
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Designing a watermark4m 5s
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5. Uploading Video Content
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Supported video formats6m 54s
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6. Using Playlists, Sections, and Navigation
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Managing YouTube playlists3m 15s
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Editing channel navigation2m 12s
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7. Using YouTube Cards and Captions
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Uploading custom captions3m 11s
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8. Building a YouTube Community
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Enable community settings4m 26s
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9. The Creator Studio
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10. Live Streaming on YouTube
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Going live with live events4m 29s
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Streaming live on demand10m 38s
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11. Signing Up for the Partner Program
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 9s
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