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Create a YouTube Channel

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  • Create a YouTube Channel
Position Your Channel
Overview

Learn exactly how to create a YouTube channel that grows your audience.

Your success on YouTube starts before you upload your first video. Your channel page (including your channel name, icon, art and trailer) all play a key role in your channel’s success.

This page contains a library of resources to help you create a successful YouTube channel from the ground up.

Position Your Channel

Here’s where you’ll learn how to position your channel’s topic, branding, style and more.

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YouTube Channel Name

These actionable tips will help you develop a cool name for your YouTube channel. Includes lots of examples and mistakes to avoid.

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Channel Icon

Your Channel Icon is an underrated part of your channel’s branding. Learn exactly how to develop a winning Channel Icon here.

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YouTube Channel Art

Your Channel Art makes a strong first impression on first-time visitors. This resource will show you exactly how to create Channel Art that turns visitors into subscribers.

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Channel Description

This in-depth resource will show you exactly how to write a Channel Description that’s SEO-friendly and helps people understand what your channel is all about.

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Channel Trailer

Learn how to create a winning Channel Trailer, step-by-step.

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