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"From the Ground Up Building a New, Dynamic YouTube Chanel"
From the Ground Up: Building a New, Dynamic YouTube Chanel
How to Create A YouTube Channel Today
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
After all the planning and brainstorming, you are ready to create a YouTube channel. You have spent countless hours watching videos and aspiring to be a creator. You know it will be work, but you are passionate. You are willing to learn. You are ready!
YouTube fame is in your future, but where do you start?
In this guide, we’ll start at the beginning, at the point before you even have a YouTube channel. From there, we will walk you through your content strategy and properly prepare you for the journey of creating videos for a massive YouTube following. Then we will wrap it up by teaching you the best practices for YouTube video optimization, ensuring that all your efforts will lead to the best results.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Okay, there is a lot to cover, so enough small talk. Let’s get started.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Before you start making awesome videos, you got to set up your YouTube account. Activating YouTube is pretty straightforward if you already have a Google account. The odds are you have already set one up to subscribe to all your favorite channels. If not, here are the steps:
Step 1: Sign in to YouTube with your Google account
Step 2: Access YouTube Creator Studio to Activate YouTube
Step 3: Create a Channel
1. Picking a YouTube Channel Name
A YouTube channel name is beneficial to your channel’s growth if selected strategically. It can separate you from all the other channels on the platform, it can help the viewers understand what your channel is all about, and it will represent you and your brand. When naming your channel, here are 3 things to remember:
- Memorable: You’d want a name that sticks in people’s brains. Picking a name that is hard to forget will be a huge advantage for you while growing your channel. But what makes a name memorable?
- Alliteration and assonance: By using the repetition of consonant or vowel sounds, you create a fluidity to the name. examples: Pewdiepie, GoPro, or League of Legend.
- Fun to say: Some words stay in the brain because it is simply pleasurable to say. It could have a genuine meaning or it can be an abstract word. Commonly these names have one of these sharp, biting consonants: C, K, Q, X, or Z. examples: Markiplier, Kwebbelkop, Squeezie, and Vox.
- Abbreviations: A name can have a greater meaning, but long names might not be catchy, therefore, you should abbreviate it to a few memorable letters. Examples: TED ED, TGFbro, ERB, and FBE.
- Longer Phrases: You may think that having a long name may be hard to remember, but sometimes, depending on your channel, a snappy phrase works. Example: How It Should Have Ended, You Always Win, and People Are Awesome.
- Your Name Plus Descriptor: Combining two words effectively can make a name more memorable like Markiplier (Mark + Multiplier), LaurDIY (Lauren and she makes DIY projects), and Shameless Maya (Maya and she’s shameless).
- Unique: Be creative with your name, especially if your real name is generic. YouTube is a crowded space and if you simply call your channel: Jake, not only will you be competing with all the creators named Jake, but also all the content with Jake as the keywords.
Also, avoid generic names that are based around your channel topics. For example, Fashion Talk sounds like a good name, but if you do a quick search you will see that it is a crowded space with vloggers, keynote presentations, and product reviews.
If you are starting a fashion channel why not try to find a link between your name and the topic? The connection between two different things often spawns something creative: Fabric Feud, for example. Just by the name, I know this channel will contain interesting perspectives on garments.
- Keep it Simple: In the end, simplicity is the way to go. Don’t make it hard to type or hard to remember: cantunderstandthistopic88768 is not a good name, even if it’s strange and cryptic.
If you have a simple name in mind, it’s also a good idea to do a quick search on YouTube and Google to make sure it isn’t already used or similar to another account. Additionally, it’s worth knowing whether the social media handle is available as you will need it to expand your channel.
Consider using your real full name, it’s unlikely to ever change. Many YouTubers start out with a stage name but end up growing out of it and simply using their real name later on in their journey.
We’ve summarized some creative ways of picking up a YouTube name, you can check our guide to picking YouTube Channel Name [4 Aspects]
2. Writing a YouTube Channel Description
YouTube is a search engine and the channel description can be treated much like an About page for a website. That is why keywords are important when composing the channel description.
What are YouTube SEO keywords?
Keywords are the words and phrases people use when they are typing into the search engine to find content. Without the right keywords, your audience may never find your videos.
If you want to start discovering new keywords for your YouTube channel, you can use Ubersuggest . This tool shows you the search volume (how frequently it is searched for) as well as how competitive (how many other channels are using it) the keyword is.
Heighten your chance of discoverability by putting keywords as close to the beginning of the description as possible. Later on in this post, we will go through how to properly conduct a keyword strategy. Hang tight.
In addition to keywords, you should also introduce who you are and what the channel is about. Give them a reason to care about your channel, how is it different than all the other ones on YouTube? Why are you the best person to be producing the content on your channel?
Then encourage the viewers to subscribe if they are interested in what the channel offers: education, entertainment, adventure, or something they can’t get anywhere else. It’s your channel, sell it.
Finally supply some extra details, including when to expect videos to be published and other social platforms where you are active on. If someone is reading your YouTube description , you have already hooked them. Here is your chance to reel them in with your channel’s purpose.
3. Creating the Perfect Logo for Your YouTube Channel
#1. What Icon Should You Use for YouTube?
You may choose an icon that best represents the content your channel is producing. For example, if your channel is about technology, you can have an icon of a robot or an iPhone. This way, when viewers only see your icon, they have an idea that they can expect content around tech.
Here are some websites in which you can download logos and icons for YouTube videos .
#2. What Color Should Your YouTube Logo Be?
When creating your logo, avoid trendy colors as they may go out of style. Instead, consider the psychology of color .
What emotions do you want your channel to evoke to your viewers?
Answering this question helps you develop a consistent branding that applies to all your content as your channel grows. Blue evokes calm and trust, whereas, red is known to increase heart rate and is associated with danger. Before you select a color scheme, know how you want your audience to feel.
#3. What Font Should Your YouTube Logo Have?
While YouTube doesn’t offer a lot of real-estate for text, you might still want to include the name of your brand on your logo.
Potentially, the font you choose for your logo will also be the font for the text that appears on your YouTube videos and your channel art. With that in mind, it is important that you pick one that works best for you at the start. Here are some details to look for when selecting a font.
Legibility: Does the font get too hard to read the smaller it gets? It’s not uncommon for some fonts to become a messy blur once the size is reduced on desktop and mobile.
Simplicity: The most important thing about the font is its readability. If it looks like your doctor’s handwriting, then it might not be the best choice.
Consistency: Placed next to your icon, does the font look natural? You might not want to put an icon of a robot next to a font that looks like calligraphy.
#4. How Should You Design Your YouTube Logo?
Do you really need borders or supporting texts? I ask because the more you have on your logo, the less space it will have to stand out.
White space is your friend, it keeps the viewer’s attention focused on what matters and keeps the design uncluttered.
Save your logo as a vector so that you have the ability to scale without losing the image’s quality.
I get it, you are here to make a YouTube channel, not to design a logo. You’re not a designer. Don’t fret, we have a bunch of free logo making tools for you to create an awesome logo.
If you don’t want to create a logo or if the channel is of your own personal brand, then use a quality photograph or headshot of yourself. Doing so allows people to see who you are and develop an instant connection with you.
#5. What Makes A Good YouTube Channel Banner?
Your YouTube banner, or sometimes known as the channel art, is the cover page for your YouTube channel.
While the old adage tells us not to judge anything by the cover, in a world where we have a surplus of content, it is something we all must do for the sake of our time. If we see channel art that doesn’t appeal to us or doesn’t match the video content created, it is jarring. We are distracted from what matters and left questioning why we are on this channel in the first place.
Alternatively, if YouTube channel art is well designed and matches the aesthetic of the channel, then it can inspire your viewers to watch more, share, and subscribe.
So with that said, what makes a great YouTube banner?
Sizing: YouTube comes with sizing recommendations . The size they suggest is because of all the different devices viewers use to consume content.
You cannot control where and how your viewers consume your content. They can be watching on desktop, smartphone, tablet, or tv via Apple TV or Chromecast. That is why it is so important to have a responsive design: appropriate sizing and layout ensures that nothing important is cut off.
Less is more: There is already a lot happening on your YouTube channel page. Crowding your channel art will add more chaos than clarity. Additionally, since the design will shift from device to device, you may lose elements of the design if it is overcrowded.
Keep it in the middle: By keeping all the design elements and text within the safe zone, you can assure nothing will be cut out even if it is viewed on a less than optimal screen. It is a shame when you see that a headline is cut out and you cannot read the whole banner. Use YouTube’s template to help guide your design and ensure that everything important is visible.
High-resolution images: Nothing shouts “I’m an amateur” like having a pixelated image for your banner. Setting a high standard for images at the start will ensure that your whole channel will look professional from the beginning.
Take a go at creating your own channel art with some great YouTube design tools such as Canva and Crello.
Don’t have time to design at the moment? Download 50 free YouTube banner that we created to help busy creators like yourself get a professional page up and running right away.
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Now that you know how to create a YouTube channel, you will need content to fill it up.
There are many factors to having success on YouTube and one has always been delivering content consistently. You may feel at this moment, that your brain is storming with ideas, but believe me, you don’t want to get caught in a drought. The way to avoid major blockers for your channel is to have a content plan at the onset.
A content plan helps guide you towards the mission, the reason you are building this YouTube channel in the first place.
Topics: Your YouTube channel will be focused on one broad topic, whether it be fashion, health, food, etc. It is hard to fly on a whim with a topic that covers such a wide scope. Creating content for these topics will require preparations and that’s why the earlier you have the content ideas for your video the more time you’ll have to research, rehearse, and get the best result.
Begin with a blank piece of paper and break down your topic into 5-10 different categories. If you have a channel about cooking, it may look something like this: breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snack, etc.
From there, you can drill down more and explore specific topics such as “cheap meals,” “street food,” , etc. Niching down allows those who are looking for a more specific piece of content to find your material. Also, when one specific piece of content performs well, it will give a boost to all the other content related to that broader topic.
Researching Your Ideas: Now that you have a big list of ideas, it’s time to do some research. With so many idea options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the work ahead, but stay focused and tackle one idea at a time.
When it comes to videos, discoverability is an important aspect of everything you create. You aren’t only competing with other YouTube channels, you are competing with everything in the world that can turn your viewer away from your channel. That is why you should make it as easy as possible for your content to be discovered.
Pro Tip: Search on YouTube and see if there is already a video for the idea you have. By taking a quick look at what content is out there, you can see who you’ll be competing with and determine if it is worth pursuing. If there are already a lot of existing videos on that topic, it might be too hard to for people find your content at first.
Keyword Research: For each of your ideas, you will want to conduct extensive keyword research. This research will help dictate the tags, titles, and descriptions of your videos once they are ready to publish.
There are a few ways to conduct keyword research, but we suggest using free online tools to help cut down the time spent.
1. Free tools
Ubersuggest : Type in a keyword and Ubersuggest will populate with related terms that you can use in your strategy.
Google Trends : Examine the historical trends of a keyword and determine its popularity in Google search and how it is affected annually and seasonally. Google Trends is also a good tool for seeing which topics are trending. By understanding this, you can plan your content around the hottest trends and ride the wave.
YouTube search bar : Enter your keyword into the YouTube search bar and the platform will automatically suggest the most popular searches with your keywords.
VidIQ : See what keywords other popular videos in your niche are using.
Google Adwords : Created as an advertising platform, Google Adwords also has a tool called Keyword Planner that allows you to see the monthly search traffic and the level of competition for each keyword. This tool is extremely useful for trimming down your long list of keyword ideas.
2. What Are Some Value-adding Content for YouTube?
Inspirational, educational, and entertaining: these are 3 resonating types of content as defined by Google for a YouTube audience.
Inspirational content that triggers an emotion in your audience. These content lean on good storytelling and relatable or unique experiences.
Educational content teaches the audience how to accomplish a task, improve a skill set, and discover new products or ideas.
Entertaining content is an escape for the audience. It allows them to sit back and enjoy your content and forget about what they have to deal with in real life.
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3. Set Up a Content Calendar to Be Consistent on YouTube
A common issue for many YouTubers is consistency and accountability. Without a proper routine and schedule, YouTubers will end up procrastinating and publishing whenever they finish their content.
In order to properly establish an audience for your channel, there needs to be consistency and that is why it is so important to have a content calendar to affirm when a piece of content is due to be published, thus giving the creator a good idea of when to start each step of the process to meet publishing date.
There are many ways to build out a content calendar, you can simply use a spreadsheet, a calendar, or you can use other management/organization tools such as Trello or Asana . We recommend using Google Sheet and Google Calendar to start, as it is free and easy to use.
Since you are starting out, we suggest that you plan on a monthly basis, as it’ll allow you to be flexible to trending topics and adjust to insights that you’ll acquire as you analyze your content’s performance.
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Now that you have a plan it is time to start producing your content. There are many ways to approach this, as different types of channels will have different processes for researching, capturing footage, and editing.
Planning: It doesn’t have to be a fully flushed script, but any bit of planning before hitting the record button will help you prepare some valuable content to be captured. It can be an outline, breaking down the topics you want to touch on.
If it’s a food YouTube channel, you’d want the recipe and all the ingredients ready on hand. Mise en place is the French phrase that chefs use meaning “everything in its place” or having everything they need on hand so when dinner rush comes preparation is done and now they are ready to produce. This same mentality works when preparing to shoot a YouTube video. The more you prepare the easier the shoot and the editing will be.
Equipment: At the start, you can get everything done on your smartphone. But that does depend on what your channel is going to be about and who your target audiences are. If you want to film some simple sketches to entertain people, yes, a smartphone camera can work for start. But if you are reaching a professional crowd or want to appear credible, then it might be worth it to invest in a better camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
Filming/Capturing: Always do some checks before shooting your YouTube videos as bad camera angles, poor audio quality, inadequate lighting are all easier to fix before rather than after the filming. Additionally, set a reminder to backup your footage and charge your batteries after every shoot and have an extension cord or a separate hard drive ready.
Editing: Over time, you will develop your own editing style. At the start, it is best to learn the fundamentals and improve on the basics.
Selecting the software: Some video editing software programs are free and others cost a lot. Do your research, sign up for free trials, and understand the limitations of the applications and the requirements you need. If money is a factor, you might want to stick with the free options such as iMovie or affordable options such as Filmora .
Storytelling: Skilled editing enables YouTube creators to tell the story in the most effective way. This does not mean in chronological order. Think of what will hook the audience right away and what will be most impactful at the very end. Pro-tip: Use pre-set transitions sparingly, jump cuts are often the most effective and least distracting. Editing is an invisible art.
Text, graphic or special effects: Video is a show that doesn’t tell medium, so use text sparingly. People aren’t going to your channel to read. However, text when used properly compliments the video and supplies context. Graphics and special effects are good when they support the story you are telling and cheesy when used egregiously to impress the viewer.
Export to the right format: You can pretty much upload any video format to YouTube and they can figure it out. Nevertheless, YouTube recommends using MP4 and encoded with the codec.
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Your job is not done after you’ve filmed, edited, and published your video on YouTube. In order to help it get discovered, you’ll need to understand what will drive your audience to click and watch your video as opposed to all the other videos on YouTube.
By performing video optimization and sharing your content in communities interested in what you are creating, you can increase the chances that your video will be seen.
1. Tips for Writing the Best Title for YouTube Video
When coming up with titles for your YouTube video, you should always have your keyword research-ready on hand for reference.
YouTube keyword crawlers read from top to bottom, so it is most effective to have your keywords at the beginning of the title. Strive to build click-worthy titles that inspire curiosity, evoke an emotion, or offer a benefit.
Example:
Good: How to Deep Fry Chicken
Better: Deep Frying Chicken That’s Better Than KFC
While you have 100 characters to work with, anything beyond 70 characters will be truncated by YouTube.
Caution: Always deliver what your title is selling. Misleading viewers can cause mistrust in your content and will turn people off your channel.
2. Tips for Writing the Best Description for YouTube Video
Treat the description as a short synopsis for your video with the keywords strategically placed at the beginning. Include a URL to your website or blog and have any other supporting information or links.
Also, the description is where you can include some boilerplate channel information.
You have 5,000 characters to work with, but only the first three lines will be above the fold.
Pro Tip: If your video is on the longer end (over 20 minutes) or has multiple sections, then you should consider adding timestamps in the description to help the viewer skip to the spot they are most interested in.
3. Tips for Writing the Best Tags for YouTube Video
Keeping that keyword research handy write 5-15 tags. Start with specific keywords, then move into general keywords, and then branded keywords.
Specific keywords: how to deep fry chicken
General keywords: fried chicken recipe
Branded keywords: KFC
4. Tips for Designing the Best Thumbnail Image
Customize thumbnails: It is recommended that you take some time to customize a thumbnail image for your video. This is the first impression and you want to entice the viewer to click and watch.
YouTube auto-selects your thumbnail from a random position on your timeline, so it isn’t mandatory to create a thumbnail, however, the image YouTube selects might not be what you want to use to attract your audience.
Use photo editing software: To control how you want an image to look, you will need to choose a photo editing software. Wondershare PixStudio is a good choice that provides various types of templates for YouTube Thumbnails, Logos, Posters, etc.
Have a consistent look: By having consistency, people will begin to recognize your thumbnails and even getting them excited to watch your video.
Pro Tips:
- Avoid using YouTube’s randomly selected thumbnail. Personalize it to stay consistent with your brand.
- Don’t clutter thumbnails. Less is more.
- Make fonts big if you are going to use text.
- Thumbnails have to have context, what is their story? Deliver on that promise.
- Using emotive faces have shown to appeal to people’s emotional cues and increases the likelihood of them clicking.
- Thumbnail file size should be 1280 x 720
5. Closed Captions and Uploading a Transcript
There are two key reasons why it is worth your time to use closed captions or upload a transcript for your YouTube videos.
- Having closed captions improves the video’s SEO, as Google indexes and crawls the keywords.
- For those that don’t want to or can’t hear the audio will appreciate having closed caption to allow them to enjoy the content.
6. How to Share Your Video with Social Media
Unless you have a huge social media following, it will be challenging to get many views from those channels at the start.
Grow your social media channel gradually by targeting your ideal viewer persona and hashtagging your content. On social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, keep producing content for them, but don’t forget to share content from other YouTubers. If you see a cool video relevant to your audience, share it as well.
Lead your followers to your YouTube channel with content designed specifically for your social media channel. For example, Instagram Stories are a great way to engage directly with your followers, giving them a sneak peek or letting them know that your latest YouTube videos are up. You can even link directly to your YouTube channel from your Instagram story.
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Join groups on social networks such as Facebook, Reddit, etc. and engage in conversations that are related or complementary to your YouTube channel. The key is to find communities that are interested in the content you are producing, but approach those groups with caution and ensure that anything you share won’t be perceived as spam.
Conclusion
There you go, now you have made your first YouTube video. It might be something you are incredibly proud of or it might have been a great learning experience. It might have gone without a hitch or you might have encountered obstacles you weren’t anticipating. Either way, you followed through and we are happy for you.
Now, get ready for the next one. The job of a YouTuber is never complete as there is always another video to make. By executing what we taught you in this guide, you now have the foundation to grow your channel. Good luck!
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Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
After all the planning and brainstorming, you are ready to create a YouTube channel. You have spent countless hours watching videos and aspiring to be a creator. You know it will be work, but you are passionate. You are willing to learn. You are ready!
YouTube fame is in your future, but where do you start?
In this guide, we’ll start at the beginning, at the point before you even have a YouTube channel. From there, we will walk you through your content strategy and properly prepare you for the journey of creating videos for a massive YouTube following. Then we will wrap it up by teaching you the best practices for YouTube video optimization, ensuring that all your efforts will lead to the best results.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Okay, there is a lot to cover, so enough small talk. Let’s get started.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Before you start making awesome videos, you got to set up your YouTube account. Activating YouTube is pretty straightforward if you already have a Google account. The odds are you have already set one up to subscribe to all your favorite channels. If not, here are the steps:
Step 1: Sign in to YouTube with your Google account
Step 2: Access YouTube Creator Studio to Activate YouTube
Step 3: Create a Channel
1. Picking a YouTube Channel Name
A YouTube channel name is beneficial to your channel’s growth if selected strategically. It can separate you from all the other channels on the platform, it can help the viewers understand what your channel is all about, and it will represent you and your brand. When naming your channel, here are 3 things to remember:
- Memorable: You’d want a name that sticks in people’s brains. Picking a name that is hard to forget will be a huge advantage for you while growing your channel. But what makes a name memorable?
- Alliteration and assonance: By using the repetition of consonant or vowel sounds, you create a fluidity to the name. examples: Pewdiepie, GoPro, or League of Legend.
- Fun to say: Some words stay in the brain because it is simply pleasurable to say. It could have a genuine meaning or it can be an abstract word. Commonly these names have one of these sharp, biting consonants: C, K, Q, X, or Z. examples: Markiplier, Kwebbelkop, Squeezie, and Vox.
- Abbreviations: A name can have a greater meaning, but long names might not be catchy, therefore, you should abbreviate it to a few memorable letters. Examples: TED ED, TGFbro, ERB, and FBE.
- Longer Phrases: You may think that having a long name may be hard to remember, but sometimes, depending on your channel, a snappy phrase works. Example: How It Should Have Ended, You Always Win, and People Are Awesome.
- Your Name Plus Descriptor: Combining two words effectively can make a name more memorable like Markiplier (Mark + Multiplier), LaurDIY (Lauren and she makes DIY projects), and Shameless Maya (Maya and she’s shameless).
- Unique: Be creative with your name, especially if your real name is generic. YouTube is a crowded space and if you simply call your channel: Jake, not only will you be competing with all the creators named Jake, but also all the content with Jake as the keywords.
Also, avoid generic names that are based around your channel topics. For example, Fashion Talk sounds like a good name, but if you do a quick search you will see that it is a crowded space with vloggers, keynote presentations, and product reviews.
If you are starting a fashion channel why not try to find a link between your name and the topic? The connection between two different things often spawns something creative: Fabric Feud, for example. Just by the name, I know this channel will contain interesting perspectives on garments.
- Keep it Simple: In the end, simplicity is the way to go. Don’t make it hard to type or hard to remember: cantunderstandthistopic88768 is not a good name, even if it’s strange and cryptic.
If you have a simple name in mind, it’s also a good idea to do a quick search on YouTube and Google to make sure it isn’t already used or similar to another account. Additionally, it’s worth knowing whether the social media handle is available as you will need it to expand your channel.
Consider using your real full name, it’s unlikely to ever change. Many YouTubers start out with a stage name but end up growing out of it and simply using their real name later on in their journey.
We’ve summarized some creative ways of picking up a YouTube name, you can check our guide to picking YouTube Channel Name [4 Aspects]
2. Writing a YouTube Channel Description
YouTube is a search engine and the channel description can be treated much like an About page for a website. That is why keywords are important when composing the channel description.
What are YouTube SEO keywords?
Keywords are the words and phrases people use when they are typing into the search engine to find content. Without the right keywords, your audience may never find your videos.
If you want to start discovering new keywords for your YouTube channel, you can use Ubersuggest . This tool shows you the search volume (how frequently it is searched for) as well as how competitive (how many other channels are using it) the keyword is.
Heighten your chance of discoverability by putting keywords as close to the beginning of the description as possible. Later on in this post, we will go through how to properly conduct a keyword strategy. Hang tight.
In addition to keywords, you should also introduce who you are and what the channel is about. Give them a reason to care about your channel, how is it different than all the other ones on YouTube? Why are you the best person to be producing the content on your channel?
Then encourage the viewers to subscribe if they are interested in what the channel offers: education, entertainment, adventure, or something they can’t get anywhere else. It’s your channel, sell it.
Finally supply some extra details, including when to expect videos to be published and other social platforms where you are active on. If someone is reading your YouTube description , you have already hooked them. Here is your chance to reel them in with your channel’s purpose.
3. Creating the Perfect Logo for Your YouTube Channel
#1. What Icon Should You Use for YouTube?
You may choose an icon that best represents the content your channel is producing. For example, if your channel is about technology, you can have an icon of a robot or an iPhone. This way, when viewers only see your icon, they have an idea that they can expect content around tech.
Here are some websites in which you can download logos and icons for YouTube videos .
#2. What Color Should Your YouTube Logo Be?
When creating your logo, avoid trendy colors as they may go out of style. Instead, consider the psychology of color .
What emotions do you want your channel to evoke to your viewers?
Answering this question helps you develop a consistent branding that applies to all your content as your channel grows. Blue evokes calm and trust, whereas, red is known to increase heart rate and is associated with danger. Before you select a color scheme, know how you want your audience to feel.
#3. What Font Should Your YouTube Logo Have?
While YouTube doesn’t offer a lot of real-estate for text, you might still want to include the name of your brand on your logo.
Potentially, the font you choose for your logo will also be the font for the text that appears on your YouTube videos and your channel art. With that in mind, it is important that you pick one that works best for you at the start. Here are some details to look for when selecting a font.
Legibility: Does the font get too hard to read the smaller it gets? It’s not uncommon for some fonts to become a messy blur once the size is reduced on desktop and mobile.
Simplicity: The most important thing about the font is its readability. If it looks like your doctor’s handwriting, then it might not be the best choice.
Consistency: Placed next to your icon, does the font look natural? You might not want to put an icon of a robot next to a font that looks like calligraphy.
#4. How Should You Design Your YouTube Logo?
Do you really need borders or supporting texts? I ask because the more you have on your logo, the less space it will have to stand out.
White space is your friend, it keeps the viewer’s attention focused on what matters and keeps the design uncluttered.
Save your logo as a vector so that you have the ability to scale without losing the image’s quality.
I get it, you are here to make a YouTube channel, not to design a logo. You’re not a designer. Don’t fret, we have a bunch of free logo making tools for you to create an awesome logo.
If you don’t want to create a logo or if the channel is of your own personal brand, then use a quality photograph or headshot of yourself. Doing so allows people to see who you are and develop an instant connection with you.
#5. What Makes A Good YouTube Channel Banner?
Your YouTube banner, or sometimes known as the channel art, is the cover page for your YouTube channel.
While the old adage tells us not to judge anything by the cover, in a world where we have a surplus of content, it is something we all must do for the sake of our time. If we see channel art that doesn’t appeal to us or doesn’t match the video content created, it is jarring. We are distracted from what matters and left questioning why we are on this channel in the first place.
Alternatively, if YouTube channel art is well designed and matches the aesthetic of the channel, then it can inspire your viewers to watch more, share, and subscribe.
So with that said, what makes a great YouTube banner?
Sizing: YouTube comes with sizing recommendations . The size they suggest is because of all the different devices viewers use to consume content.
You cannot control where and how your viewers consume your content. They can be watching on desktop, smartphone, tablet, or tv via Apple TV or Chromecast. That is why it is so important to have a responsive design: appropriate sizing and layout ensures that nothing important is cut off.
Less is more: There is already a lot happening on your YouTube channel page. Crowding your channel art will add more chaos than clarity. Additionally, since the design will shift from device to device, you may lose elements of the design if it is overcrowded.
Keep it in the middle: By keeping all the design elements and text within the safe zone, you can assure nothing will be cut out even if it is viewed on a less than optimal screen. It is a shame when you see that a headline is cut out and you cannot read the whole banner. Use YouTube’s template to help guide your design and ensure that everything important is visible.
High-resolution images: Nothing shouts “I’m an amateur” like having a pixelated image for your banner. Setting a high standard for images at the start will ensure that your whole channel will look professional from the beginning.
Take a go at creating your own channel art with some great YouTube design tools such as Canva and Crello.
Don’t have time to design at the moment? Download 50 free YouTube banner that we created to help busy creators like yourself get a professional page up and running right away.
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Now that you know how to create a YouTube channel, you will need content to fill it up.
There are many factors to having success on YouTube and one has always been delivering content consistently. You may feel at this moment, that your brain is storming with ideas, but believe me, you don’t want to get caught in a drought. The way to avoid major blockers for your channel is to have a content plan at the onset.
A content plan helps guide you towards the mission, the reason you are building this YouTube channel in the first place.
Topics: Your YouTube channel will be focused on one broad topic, whether it be fashion, health, food, etc. It is hard to fly on a whim with a topic that covers such a wide scope. Creating content for these topics will require preparations and that’s why the earlier you have the content ideas for your video the more time you’ll have to research, rehearse, and get the best result.
Begin with a blank piece of paper and break down your topic into 5-10 different categories. If you have a channel about cooking, it may look something like this: breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snack, etc.
From there, you can drill down more and explore specific topics such as “cheap meals,” “street food,” , etc. Niching down allows those who are looking for a more specific piece of content to find your material. Also, when one specific piece of content performs well, it will give a boost to all the other content related to that broader topic.
Researching Your Ideas: Now that you have a big list of ideas, it’s time to do some research. With so many idea options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the work ahead, but stay focused and tackle one idea at a time.
When it comes to videos, discoverability is an important aspect of everything you create. You aren’t only competing with other YouTube channels, you are competing with everything in the world that can turn your viewer away from your channel. That is why you should make it as easy as possible for your content to be discovered.
Pro Tip: Search on YouTube and see if there is already a video for the idea you have. By taking a quick look at what content is out there, you can see who you’ll be competing with and determine if it is worth pursuing. If there are already a lot of existing videos on that topic, it might be too hard to for people find your content at first.
Keyword Research: For each of your ideas, you will want to conduct extensive keyword research. This research will help dictate the tags, titles, and descriptions of your videos once they are ready to publish.
There are a few ways to conduct keyword research, but we suggest using free online tools to help cut down the time spent.
1. Free tools
Ubersuggest : Type in a keyword and Ubersuggest will populate with related terms that you can use in your strategy.
Google Trends : Examine the historical trends of a keyword and determine its popularity in Google search and how it is affected annually and seasonally. Google Trends is also a good tool for seeing which topics are trending. By understanding this, you can plan your content around the hottest trends and ride the wave.
YouTube search bar : Enter your keyword into the YouTube search bar and the platform will automatically suggest the most popular searches with your keywords.
VidIQ : See what keywords other popular videos in your niche are using.
Google Adwords : Created as an advertising platform, Google Adwords also has a tool called Keyword Planner that allows you to see the monthly search traffic and the level of competition for each keyword. This tool is extremely useful for trimming down your long list of keyword ideas.
2. What Are Some Value-adding Content for YouTube?
Inspirational, educational, and entertaining: these are 3 resonating types of content as defined by Google for a YouTube audience.
Inspirational content that triggers an emotion in your audience. These content lean on good storytelling and relatable or unique experiences.
Educational content teaches the audience how to accomplish a task, improve a skill set, and discover new products or ideas.
Entertaining content is an escape for the audience. It allows them to sit back and enjoy your content and forget about what they have to deal with in real life.
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3. Set Up a Content Calendar to Be Consistent on YouTube
A common issue for many YouTubers is consistency and accountability. Without a proper routine and schedule, YouTubers will end up procrastinating and publishing whenever they finish their content.
In order to properly establish an audience for your channel, there needs to be consistency and that is why it is so important to have a content calendar to affirm when a piece of content is due to be published, thus giving the creator a good idea of when to start each step of the process to meet publishing date.
There are many ways to build out a content calendar, you can simply use a spreadsheet, a calendar, or you can use other management/organization tools such as Trello or Asana . We recommend using Google Sheet and Google Calendar to start, as it is free and easy to use.
Since you are starting out, we suggest that you plan on a monthly basis, as it’ll allow you to be flexible to trending topics and adjust to insights that you’ll acquire as you analyze your content’s performance.
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Now that you have a plan it is time to start producing your content. There are many ways to approach this, as different types of channels will have different processes for researching, capturing footage, and editing.
Planning: It doesn’t have to be a fully flushed script, but any bit of planning before hitting the record button will help you prepare some valuable content to be captured. It can be an outline, breaking down the topics you want to touch on.
If it’s a food YouTube channel, you’d want the recipe and all the ingredients ready on hand. Mise en place is the French phrase that chefs use meaning “everything in its place” or having everything they need on hand so when dinner rush comes preparation is done and now they are ready to produce. This same mentality works when preparing to shoot a YouTube video. The more you prepare the easier the shoot and the editing will be.
Equipment: At the start, you can get everything done on your smartphone. But that does depend on what your channel is going to be about and who your target audiences are. If you want to film some simple sketches to entertain people, yes, a smartphone camera can work for start. But if you are reaching a professional crowd or want to appear credible, then it might be worth it to invest in a better camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
Filming/Capturing: Always do some checks before shooting your YouTube videos as bad camera angles, poor audio quality, inadequate lighting are all easier to fix before rather than after the filming. Additionally, set a reminder to backup your footage and charge your batteries after every shoot and have an extension cord or a separate hard drive ready.
Editing: Over time, you will develop your own editing style. At the start, it is best to learn the fundamentals and improve on the basics.
Selecting the software: Some video editing software programs are free and others cost a lot. Do your research, sign up for free trials, and understand the limitations of the applications and the requirements you need. If money is a factor, you might want to stick with the free options such as iMovie or affordable options such as Filmora .
Storytelling: Skilled editing enables YouTube creators to tell the story in the most effective way. This does not mean in chronological order. Think of what will hook the audience right away and what will be most impactful at the very end. Pro-tip: Use pre-set transitions sparingly, jump cuts are often the most effective and least distracting. Editing is an invisible art.
Text, graphic or special effects: Video is a show that doesn’t tell medium, so use text sparingly. People aren’t going to your channel to read. However, text when used properly compliments the video and supplies context. Graphics and special effects are good when they support the story you are telling and cheesy when used egregiously to impress the viewer.
Export to the right format: You can pretty much upload any video format to YouTube and they can figure it out. Nevertheless, YouTube recommends using MP4 and encoded with the codec.
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Your job is not done after you’ve filmed, edited, and published your video on YouTube. In order to help it get discovered, you’ll need to understand what will drive your audience to click and watch your video as opposed to all the other videos on YouTube.
By performing video optimization and sharing your content in communities interested in what you are creating, you can increase the chances that your video will be seen.
1. Tips for Writing the Best Title for YouTube Video
When coming up with titles for your YouTube video, you should always have your keyword research-ready on hand for reference.
YouTube keyword crawlers read from top to bottom, so it is most effective to have your keywords at the beginning of the title. Strive to build click-worthy titles that inspire curiosity, evoke an emotion, or offer a benefit.
Example:
Good: How to Deep Fry Chicken
Better: Deep Frying Chicken That’s Better Than KFC
While you have 100 characters to work with, anything beyond 70 characters will be truncated by YouTube.
Caution: Always deliver what your title is selling. Misleading viewers can cause mistrust in your content and will turn people off your channel.
2. Tips for Writing the Best Description for YouTube Video
Treat the description as a short synopsis for your video with the keywords strategically placed at the beginning. Include a URL to your website or blog and have any other supporting information or links.
Also, the description is where you can include some boilerplate channel information.
You have 5,000 characters to work with, but only the first three lines will be above the fold.
Pro Tip: If your video is on the longer end (over 20 minutes) or has multiple sections, then you should consider adding timestamps in the description to help the viewer skip to the spot they are most interested in.
3. Tips for Writing the Best Tags for YouTube Video
Keeping that keyword research handy write 5-15 tags. Start with specific keywords, then move into general keywords, and then branded keywords.
Specific keywords: how to deep fry chicken
General keywords: fried chicken recipe
Branded keywords: KFC
4. Tips for Designing the Best Thumbnail Image
Customize thumbnails: It is recommended that you take some time to customize a thumbnail image for your video. This is the first impression and you want to entice the viewer to click and watch.
YouTube auto-selects your thumbnail from a random position on your timeline, so it isn’t mandatory to create a thumbnail, however, the image YouTube selects might not be what you want to use to attract your audience.
Use photo editing software: To control how you want an image to look, you will need to choose a photo editing software. Wondershare PixStudio is a good choice that provides various types of templates for YouTube Thumbnails, Logos, Posters, etc.
Have a consistent look: By having consistency, people will begin to recognize your thumbnails and even getting them excited to watch your video.
Pro Tips:
- Avoid using YouTube’s randomly selected thumbnail. Personalize it to stay consistent with your brand.
- Don’t clutter thumbnails. Less is more.
- Make fonts big if you are going to use text.
- Thumbnails have to have context, what is their story? Deliver on that promise.
- Using emotive faces have shown to appeal to people’s emotional cues and increases the likelihood of them clicking.
- Thumbnail file size should be 1280 x 720
5. Closed Captions and Uploading a Transcript
There are two key reasons why it is worth your time to use closed captions or upload a transcript for your YouTube videos.
- Having closed captions improves the video’s SEO, as Google indexes and crawls the keywords.
- For those that don’t want to or can’t hear the audio will appreciate having closed caption to allow them to enjoy the content.
6. How to Share Your Video with Social Media
Unless you have a huge social media following, it will be challenging to get many views from those channels at the start.
Grow your social media channel gradually by targeting your ideal viewer persona and hashtagging your content. On social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, keep producing content for them, but don’t forget to share content from other YouTubers. If you see a cool video relevant to your audience, share it as well.
Lead your followers to your YouTube channel with content designed specifically for your social media channel. For example, Instagram Stories are a great way to engage directly with your followers, giving them a sneak peek or letting them know that your latest YouTube videos are up. You can even link directly to your YouTube channel from your Instagram story.
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Join groups on social networks such as Facebook, Reddit, etc. and engage in conversations that are related or complementary to your YouTube channel. The key is to find communities that are interested in the content you are producing, but approach those groups with caution and ensure that anything you share won’t be perceived as spam.
Conclusion
There you go, now you have made your first YouTube video. It might be something you are incredibly proud of or it might have been a great learning experience. It might have gone without a hitch or you might have encountered obstacles you weren’t anticipating. Either way, you followed through and we are happy for you.
Now, get ready for the next one. The job of a YouTuber is never complete as there is always another video to make. By executing what we taught you in this guide, you now have the foundation to grow your channel. Good luck!
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Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
After all the planning and brainstorming, you are ready to create a YouTube channel. You have spent countless hours watching videos and aspiring to be a creator. You know it will be work, but you are passionate. You are willing to learn. You are ready!
YouTube fame is in your future, but where do you start?
In this guide, we’ll start at the beginning, at the point before you even have a YouTube channel. From there, we will walk you through your content strategy and properly prepare you for the journey of creating videos for a massive YouTube following. Then we will wrap it up by teaching you the best practices for YouTube video optimization, ensuring that all your efforts will lead to the best results.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Okay, there is a lot to cover, so enough small talk. Let’s get started.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Before you start making awesome videos, you got to set up your YouTube account. Activating YouTube is pretty straightforward if you already have a Google account. The odds are you have already set one up to subscribe to all your favorite channels. If not, here are the steps:
Step 1: Sign in to YouTube with your Google account
Step 2: Access YouTube Creator Studio to Activate YouTube
Step 3: Create a Channel
1. Picking a YouTube Channel Name
A YouTube channel name is beneficial to your channel’s growth if selected strategically. It can separate you from all the other channels on the platform, it can help the viewers understand what your channel is all about, and it will represent you and your brand. When naming your channel, here are 3 things to remember:
- Memorable: You’d want a name that sticks in people’s brains. Picking a name that is hard to forget will be a huge advantage for you while growing your channel. But what makes a name memorable?
- Alliteration and assonance: By using the repetition of consonant or vowel sounds, you create a fluidity to the name. examples: Pewdiepie, GoPro, or League of Legend.
- Fun to say: Some words stay in the brain because it is simply pleasurable to say. It could have a genuine meaning or it can be an abstract word. Commonly these names have one of these sharp, biting consonants: C, K, Q, X, or Z. examples: Markiplier, Kwebbelkop, Squeezie, and Vox.
- Abbreviations: A name can have a greater meaning, but long names might not be catchy, therefore, you should abbreviate it to a few memorable letters. Examples: TED ED, TGFbro, ERB, and FBE.
- Longer Phrases: You may think that having a long name may be hard to remember, but sometimes, depending on your channel, a snappy phrase works. Example: How It Should Have Ended, You Always Win, and People Are Awesome.
- Your Name Plus Descriptor: Combining two words effectively can make a name more memorable like Markiplier (Mark + Multiplier), LaurDIY (Lauren and she makes DIY projects), and Shameless Maya (Maya and she’s shameless).
- Unique: Be creative with your name, especially if your real name is generic. YouTube is a crowded space and if you simply call your channel: Jake, not only will you be competing with all the creators named Jake, but also all the content with Jake as the keywords.
Also, avoid generic names that are based around your channel topics. For example, Fashion Talk sounds like a good name, but if you do a quick search you will see that it is a crowded space with vloggers, keynote presentations, and product reviews.
If you are starting a fashion channel why not try to find a link between your name and the topic? The connection between two different things often spawns something creative: Fabric Feud, for example. Just by the name, I know this channel will contain interesting perspectives on garments.
- Keep it Simple: In the end, simplicity is the way to go. Don’t make it hard to type or hard to remember: cantunderstandthistopic88768 is not a good name, even if it’s strange and cryptic.
If you have a simple name in mind, it’s also a good idea to do a quick search on YouTube and Google to make sure it isn’t already used or similar to another account. Additionally, it’s worth knowing whether the social media handle is available as you will need it to expand your channel.
Consider using your real full name, it’s unlikely to ever change. Many YouTubers start out with a stage name but end up growing out of it and simply using their real name later on in their journey.
We’ve summarized some creative ways of picking up a YouTube name, you can check our guide to picking YouTube Channel Name [4 Aspects]
2. Writing a YouTube Channel Description
YouTube is a search engine and the channel description can be treated much like an About page for a website. That is why keywords are important when composing the channel description.
What are YouTube SEO keywords?
Keywords are the words and phrases people use when they are typing into the search engine to find content. Without the right keywords, your audience may never find your videos.
If you want to start discovering new keywords for your YouTube channel, you can use Ubersuggest . This tool shows you the search volume (how frequently it is searched for) as well as how competitive (how many other channels are using it) the keyword is.
Heighten your chance of discoverability by putting keywords as close to the beginning of the description as possible. Later on in this post, we will go through how to properly conduct a keyword strategy. Hang tight.
In addition to keywords, you should also introduce who you are and what the channel is about. Give them a reason to care about your channel, how is it different than all the other ones on YouTube? Why are you the best person to be producing the content on your channel?
Then encourage the viewers to subscribe if they are interested in what the channel offers: education, entertainment, adventure, or something they can’t get anywhere else. It’s your channel, sell it.
Finally supply some extra details, including when to expect videos to be published and other social platforms where you are active on. If someone is reading your YouTube description , you have already hooked them. Here is your chance to reel them in with your channel’s purpose.
3. Creating the Perfect Logo for Your YouTube Channel
#1. What Icon Should You Use for YouTube?
You may choose an icon that best represents the content your channel is producing. For example, if your channel is about technology, you can have an icon of a robot or an iPhone. This way, when viewers only see your icon, they have an idea that they can expect content around tech.
Here are some websites in which you can download logos and icons for YouTube videos .
#2. What Color Should Your YouTube Logo Be?
When creating your logo, avoid trendy colors as they may go out of style. Instead, consider the psychology of color .
What emotions do you want your channel to evoke to your viewers?
Answering this question helps you develop a consistent branding that applies to all your content as your channel grows. Blue evokes calm and trust, whereas, red is known to increase heart rate and is associated with danger. Before you select a color scheme, know how you want your audience to feel.
#3. What Font Should Your YouTube Logo Have?
While YouTube doesn’t offer a lot of real-estate for text, you might still want to include the name of your brand on your logo.
Potentially, the font you choose for your logo will also be the font for the text that appears on your YouTube videos and your channel art. With that in mind, it is important that you pick one that works best for you at the start. Here are some details to look for when selecting a font.
Legibility: Does the font get too hard to read the smaller it gets? It’s not uncommon for some fonts to become a messy blur once the size is reduced on desktop and mobile.
Simplicity: The most important thing about the font is its readability. If it looks like your doctor’s handwriting, then it might not be the best choice.
Consistency: Placed next to your icon, does the font look natural? You might not want to put an icon of a robot next to a font that looks like calligraphy.
#4. How Should You Design Your YouTube Logo?
Do you really need borders or supporting texts? I ask because the more you have on your logo, the less space it will have to stand out.
White space is your friend, it keeps the viewer’s attention focused on what matters and keeps the design uncluttered.
Save your logo as a vector so that you have the ability to scale without losing the image’s quality.
I get it, you are here to make a YouTube channel, not to design a logo. You’re not a designer. Don’t fret, we have a bunch of free logo making tools for you to create an awesome logo.
If you don’t want to create a logo or if the channel is of your own personal brand, then use a quality photograph or headshot of yourself. Doing so allows people to see who you are and develop an instant connection with you.
#5. What Makes A Good YouTube Channel Banner?
Your YouTube banner, or sometimes known as the channel art, is the cover page for your YouTube channel.
While the old adage tells us not to judge anything by the cover, in a world where we have a surplus of content, it is something we all must do for the sake of our time. If we see channel art that doesn’t appeal to us or doesn’t match the video content created, it is jarring. We are distracted from what matters and left questioning why we are on this channel in the first place.
Alternatively, if YouTube channel art is well designed and matches the aesthetic of the channel, then it can inspire your viewers to watch more, share, and subscribe.
So with that said, what makes a great YouTube banner?
Sizing: YouTube comes with sizing recommendations . The size they suggest is because of all the different devices viewers use to consume content.
You cannot control where and how your viewers consume your content. They can be watching on desktop, smartphone, tablet, or tv via Apple TV or Chromecast. That is why it is so important to have a responsive design: appropriate sizing and layout ensures that nothing important is cut off.
Less is more: There is already a lot happening on your YouTube channel page. Crowding your channel art will add more chaos than clarity. Additionally, since the design will shift from device to device, you may lose elements of the design if it is overcrowded.
Keep it in the middle: By keeping all the design elements and text within the safe zone, you can assure nothing will be cut out even if it is viewed on a less than optimal screen. It is a shame when you see that a headline is cut out and you cannot read the whole banner. Use YouTube’s template to help guide your design and ensure that everything important is visible.
High-resolution images: Nothing shouts “I’m an amateur” like having a pixelated image for your banner. Setting a high standard for images at the start will ensure that your whole channel will look professional from the beginning.
Take a go at creating your own channel art with some great YouTube design tools such as Canva and Crello.
Don’t have time to design at the moment? Download 50 free YouTube banner that we created to help busy creators like yourself get a professional page up and running right away.
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Now that you know how to create a YouTube channel, you will need content to fill it up.
There are many factors to having success on YouTube and one has always been delivering content consistently. You may feel at this moment, that your brain is storming with ideas, but believe me, you don’t want to get caught in a drought. The way to avoid major blockers for your channel is to have a content plan at the onset.
A content plan helps guide you towards the mission, the reason you are building this YouTube channel in the first place.
Topics: Your YouTube channel will be focused on one broad topic, whether it be fashion, health, food, etc. It is hard to fly on a whim with a topic that covers such a wide scope. Creating content for these topics will require preparations and that’s why the earlier you have the content ideas for your video the more time you’ll have to research, rehearse, and get the best result.
Begin with a blank piece of paper and break down your topic into 5-10 different categories. If you have a channel about cooking, it may look something like this: breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snack, etc.
From there, you can drill down more and explore specific topics such as “cheap meals,” “street food,” , etc. Niching down allows those who are looking for a more specific piece of content to find your material. Also, when one specific piece of content performs well, it will give a boost to all the other content related to that broader topic.
Researching Your Ideas: Now that you have a big list of ideas, it’s time to do some research. With so many idea options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the work ahead, but stay focused and tackle one idea at a time.
When it comes to videos, discoverability is an important aspect of everything you create. You aren’t only competing with other YouTube channels, you are competing with everything in the world that can turn your viewer away from your channel. That is why you should make it as easy as possible for your content to be discovered.
Pro Tip: Search on YouTube and see if there is already a video for the idea you have. By taking a quick look at what content is out there, you can see who you’ll be competing with and determine if it is worth pursuing. If there are already a lot of existing videos on that topic, it might be too hard to for people find your content at first.
Keyword Research: For each of your ideas, you will want to conduct extensive keyword research. This research will help dictate the tags, titles, and descriptions of your videos once they are ready to publish.
There are a few ways to conduct keyword research, but we suggest using free online tools to help cut down the time spent.
1. Free tools
Ubersuggest : Type in a keyword and Ubersuggest will populate with related terms that you can use in your strategy.
Google Trends : Examine the historical trends of a keyword and determine its popularity in Google search and how it is affected annually and seasonally. Google Trends is also a good tool for seeing which topics are trending. By understanding this, you can plan your content around the hottest trends and ride the wave.
YouTube search bar : Enter your keyword into the YouTube search bar and the platform will automatically suggest the most popular searches with your keywords.
VidIQ : See what keywords other popular videos in your niche are using.
Google Adwords : Created as an advertising platform, Google Adwords also has a tool called Keyword Planner that allows you to see the monthly search traffic and the level of competition for each keyword. This tool is extremely useful for trimming down your long list of keyword ideas.
2. What Are Some Value-adding Content for YouTube?
Inspirational, educational, and entertaining: these are 3 resonating types of content as defined by Google for a YouTube audience.
Inspirational content that triggers an emotion in your audience. These content lean on good storytelling and relatable or unique experiences.
Educational content teaches the audience how to accomplish a task, improve a skill set, and discover new products or ideas.
Entertaining content is an escape for the audience. It allows them to sit back and enjoy your content and forget about what they have to deal with in real life.
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3. Set Up a Content Calendar to Be Consistent on YouTube
A common issue for many YouTubers is consistency and accountability. Without a proper routine and schedule, YouTubers will end up procrastinating and publishing whenever they finish their content.
In order to properly establish an audience for your channel, there needs to be consistency and that is why it is so important to have a content calendar to affirm when a piece of content is due to be published, thus giving the creator a good idea of when to start each step of the process to meet publishing date.
There are many ways to build out a content calendar, you can simply use a spreadsheet, a calendar, or you can use other management/organization tools such as Trello or Asana . We recommend using Google Sheet and Google Calendar to start, as it is free and easy to use.
Since you are starting out, we suggest that you plan on a monthly basis, as it’ll allow you to be flexible to trending topics and adjust to insights that you’ll acquire as you analyze your content’s performance.
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Now that you have a plan it is time to start producing your content. There are many ways to approach this, as different types of channels will have different processes for researching, capturing footage, and editing.
Planning: It doesn’t have to be a fully flushed script, but any bit of planning before hitting the record button will help you prepare some valuable content to be captured. It can be an outline, breaking down the topics you want to touch on.
If it’s a food YouTube channel, you’d want the recipe and all the ingredients ready on hand. Mise en place is the French phrase that chefs use meaning “everything in its place” or having everything they need on hand so when dinner rush comes preparation is done and now they are ready to produce. This same mentality works when preparing to shoot a YouTube video. The more you prepare the easier the shoot and the editing will be.
Equipment: At the start, you can get everything done on your smartphone. But that does depend on what your channel is going to be about and who your target audiences are. If you want to film some simple sketches to entertain people, yes, a smartphone camera can work for start. But if you are reaching a professional crowd or want to appear credible, then it might be worth it to invest in a better camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
Filming/Capturing: Always do some checks before shooting your YouTube videos as bad camera angles, poor audio quality, inadequate lighting are all easier to fix before rather than after the filming. Additionally, set a reminder to backup your footage and charge your batteries after every shoot and have an extension cord or a separate hard drive ready.
Editing: Over time, you will develop your own editing style. At the start, it is best to learn the fundamentals and improve on the basics.
Selecting the software: Some video editing software programs are free and others cost a lot. Do your research, sign up for free trials, and understand the limitations of the applications and the requirements you need. If money is a factor, you might want to stick with the free options such as iMovie or affordable options such as Filmora .
Storytelling: Skilled editing enables YouTube creators to tell the story in the most effective way. This does not mean in chronological order. Think of what will hook the audience right away and what will be most impactful at the very end. Pro-tip: Use pre-set transitions sparingly, jump cuts are often the most effective and least distracting. Editing is an invisible art.
Text, graphic or special effects: Video is a show that doesn’t tell medium, so use text sparingly. People aren’t going to your channel to read. However, text when used properly compliments the video and supplies context. Graphics and special effects are good when they support the story you are telling and cheesy when used egregiously to impress the viewer.
Export to the right format: You can pretty much upload any video format to YouTube and they can figure it out. Nevertheless, YouTube recommends using MP4 and encoded with the codec.
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Your job is not done after you’ve filmed, edited, and published your video on YouTube. In order to help it get discovered, you’ll need to understand what will drive your audience to click and watch your video as opposed to all the other videos on YouTube.
By performing video optimization and sharing your content in communities interested in what you are creating, you can increase the chances that your video will be seen.
1. Tips for Writing the Best Title for YouTube Video
When coming up with titles for your YouTube video, you should always have your keyword research-ready on hand for reference.
YouTube keyword crawlers read from top to bottom, so it is most effective to have your keywords at the beginning of the title. Strive to build click-worthy titles that inspire curiosity, evoke an emotion, or offer a benefit.
Example:
Good: How to Deep Fry Chicken
Better: Deep Frying Chicken That’s Better Than KFC
While you have 100 characters to work with, anything beyond 70 characters will be truncated by YouTube.
Caution: Always deliver what your title is selling. Misleading viewers can cause mistrust in your content and will turn people off your channel.
2. Tips for Writing the Best Description for YouTube Video
Treat the description as a short synopsis for your video with the keywords strategically placed at the beginning. Include a URL to your website or blog and have any other supporting information or links.
Also, the description is where you can include some boilerplate channel information.
You have 5,000 characters to work with, but only the first three lines will be above the fold.
Pro Tip: If your video is on the longer end (over 20 minutes) or has multiple sections, then you should consider adding timestamps in the description to help the viewer skip to the spot they are most interested in.
3. Tips for Writing the Best Tags for YouTube Video
Keeping that keyword research handy write 5-15 tags. Start with specific keywords, then move into general keywords, and then branded keywords.
Specific keywords: how to deep fry chicken
General keywords: fried chicken recipe
Branded keywords: KFC
4. Tips for Designing the Best Thumbnail Image
Customize thumbnails: It is recommended that you take some time to customize a thumbnail image for your video. This is the first impression and you want to entice the viewer to click and watch.
YouTube auto-selects your thumbnail from a random position on your timeline, so it isn’t mandatory to create a thumbnail, however, the image YouTube selects might not be what you want to use to attract your audience.
Use photo editing software: To control how you want an image to look, you will need to choose a photo editing software. Wondershare PixStudio is a good choice that provides various types of templates for YouTube Thumbnails, Logos, Posters, etc.
Have a consistent look: By having consistency, people will begin to recognize your thumbnails and even getting them excited to watch your video.
Pro Tips:
- Avoid using YouTube’s randomly selected thumbnail. Personalize it to stay consistent with your brand.
- Don’t clutter thumbnails. Less is more.
- Make fonts big if you are going to use text.
- Thumbnails have to have context, what is their story? Deliver on that promise.
- Using emotive faces have shown to appeal to people’s emotional cues and increases the likelihood of them clicking.
- Thumbnail file size should be 1280 x 720
5. Closed Captions and Uploading a Transcript
There are two key reasons why it is worth your time to use closed captions or upload a transcript for your YouTube videos.
- Having closed captions improves the video’s SEO, as Google indexes and crawls the keywords.
- For those that don’t want to or can’t hear the audio will appreciate having closed caption to allow them to enjoy the content.
6. How to Share Your Video with Social Media
Unless you have a huge social media following, it will be challenging to get many views from those channels at the start.
Grow your social media channel gradually by targeting your ideal viewer persona and hashtagging your content. On social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, keep producing content for them, but don’t forget to share content from other YouTubers. If you see a cool video relevant to your audience, share it as well.
Lead your followers to your YouTube channel with content designed specifically for your social media channel. For example, Instagram Stories are a great way to engage directly with your followers, giving them a sneak peek or letting them know that your latest YouTube videos are up. You can even link directly to your YouTube channel from your Instagram story.
YouTuber, Caspar Lee
Join groups on social networks such as Facebook, Reddit, etc. and engage in conversations that are related or complementary to your YouTube channel. The key is to find communities that are interested in the content you are producing, but approach those groups with caution and ensure that anything you share won’t be perceived as spam.
Conclusion
There you go, now you have made your first YouTube video. It might be something you are incredibly proud of or it might have been a great learning experience. It might have gone without a hitch or you might have encountered obstacles you weren’t anticipating. Either way, you followed through and we are happy for you.
Now, get ready for the next one. The job of a YouTuber is never complete as there is always another video to make. By executing what we taught you in this guide, you now have the foundation to grow your channel. Good luck!
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
After all the planning and brainstorming, you are ready to create a YouTube channel. You have spent countless hours watching videos and aspiring to be a creator. You know it will be work, but you are passionate. You are willing to learn. You are ready!
YouTube fame is in your future, but where do you start?
In this guide, we’ll start at the beginning, at the point before you even have a YouTube channel. From there, we will walk you through your content strategy and properly prepare you for the journey of creating videos for a massive YouTube following. Then we will wrap it up by teaching you the best practices for YouTube video optimization, ensuring that all your efforts will lead to the best results.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Okay, there is a lot to cover, so enough small talk. Let’s get started.
Part 1: Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
Before you start making awesome videos, you got to set up your YouTube account. Activating YouTube is pretty straightforward if you already have a Google account. The odds are you have already set one up to subscribe to all your favorite channels. If not, here are the steps:
Step 1: Sign in to YouTube with your Google account
Step 2: Access YouTube Creator Studio to Activate YouTube
Step 3: Create a Channel
1. Picking a YouTube Channel Name
A YouTube channel name is beneficial to your channel’s growth if selected strategically. It can separate you from all the other channels on the platform, it can help the viewers understand what your channel is all about, and it will represent you and your brand. When naming your channel, here are 3 things to remember:
- Memorable: You’d want a name that sticks in people’s brains. Picking a name that is hard to forget will be a huge advantage for you while growing your channel. But what makes a name memorable?
- Alliteration and assonance: By using the repetition of consonant or vowel sounds, you create a fluidity to the name. examples: Pewdiepie, GoPro, or League of Legend.
- Fun to say: Some words stay in the brain because it is simply pleasurable to say. It could have a genuine meaning or it can be an abstract word. Commonly these names have one of these sharp, biting consonants: C, K, Q, X, or Z. examples: Markiplier, Kwebbelkop, Squeezie, and Vox.
- Abbreviations: A name can have a greater meaning, but long names might not be catchy, therefore, you should abbreviate it to a few memorable letters. Examples: TED ED, TGFbro, ERB, and FBE.
- Longer Phrases: You may think that having a long name may be hard to remember, but sometimes, depending on your channel, a snappy phrase works. Example: How It Should Have Ended, You Always Win, and People Are Awesome.
- Your Name Plus Descriptor: Combining two words effectively can make a name more memorable like Markiplier (Mark + Multiplier), LaurDIY (Lauren and she makes DIY projects), and Shameless Maya (Maya and she’s shameless).
- Unique: Be creative with your name, especially if your real name is generic. YouTube is a crowded space and if you simply call your channel: Jake, not only will you be competing with all the creators named Jake, but also all the content with Jake as the keywords.
Also, avoid generic names that are based around your channel topics. For example, Fashion Talk sounds like a good name, but if you do a quick search you will see that it is a crowded space with vloggers, keynote presentations, and product reviews.
If you are starting a fashion channel why not try to find a link between your name and the topic? The connection between two different things often spawns something creative: Fabric Feud, for example. Just by the name, I know this channel will contain interesting perspectives on garments.
- Keep it Simple: In the end, simplicity is the way to go. Don’t make it hard to type or hard to remember: cantunderstandthistopic88768 is not a good name, even if it’s strange and cryptic.
If you have a simple name in mind, it’s also a good idea to do a quick search on YouTube and Google to make sure it isn’t already used or similar to another account. Additionally, it’s worth knowing whether the social media handle is available as you will need it to expand your channel.
Consider using your real full name, it’s unlikely to ever change. Many YouTubers start out with a stage name but end up growing out of it and simply using their real name later on in their journey.
We’ve summarized some creative ways of picking up a YouTube name, you can check our guide to picking YouTube Channel Name [4 Aspects]
2. Writing a YouTube Channel Description
YouTube is a search engine and the channel description can be treated much like an About page for a website. That is why keywords are important when composing the channel description.
What are YouTube SEO keywords?
Keywords are the words and phrases people use when they are typing into the search engine to find content. Without the right keywords, your audience may never find your videos.
If you want to start discovering new keywords for your YouTube channel, you can use Ubersuggest . This tool shows you the search volume (how frequently it is searched for) as well as how competitive (how many other channels are using it) the keyword is.
Heighten your chance of discoverability by putting keywords as close to the beginning of the description as possible. Later on in this post, we will go through how to properly conduct a keyword strategy. Hang tight.
In addition to keywords, you should also introduce who you are and what the channel is about. Give them a reason to care about your channel, how is it different than all the other ones on YouTube? Why are you the best person to be producing the content on your channel?
Then encourage the viewers to subscribe if they are interested in what the channel offers: education, entertainment, adventure, or something they can’t get anywhere else. It’s your channel, sell it.
Finally supply some extra details, including when to expect videos to be published and other social platforms where you are active on. If someone is reading your YouTube description , you have already hooked them. Here is your chance to reel them in with your channel’s purpose.
3. Creating the Perfect Logo for Your YouTube Channel
#1. What Icon Should You Use for YouTube?
You may choose an icon that best represents the content your channel is producing. For example, if your channel is about technology, you can have an icon of a robot or an iPhone. This way, when viewers only see your icon, they have an idea that they can expect content around tech.
Here are some websites in which you can download logos and icons for YouTube videos .
#2. What Color Should Your YouTube Logo Be?
When creating your logo, avoid trendy colors as they may go out of style. Instead, consider the psychology of color .
What emotions do you want your channel to evoke to your viewers?
Answering this question helps you develop a consistent branding that applies to all your content as your channel grows. Blue evokes calm and trust, whereas, red is known to increase heart rate and is associated with danger. Before you select a color scheme, know how you want your audience to feel.
#3. What Font Should Your YouTube Logo Have?
While YouTube doesn’t offer a lot of real-estate for text, you might still want to include the name of your brand on your logo.
Potentially, the font you choose for your logo will also be the font for the text that appears on your YouTube videos and your channel art. With that in mind, it is important that you pick one that works best for you at the start. Here are some details to look for when selecting a font.
Legibility: Does the font get too hard to read the smaller it gets? It’s not uncommon for some fonts to become a messy blur once the size is reduced on desktop and mobile.
Simplicity: The most important thing about the font is its readability. If it looks like your doctor’s handwriting, then it might not be the best choice.
Consistency: Placed next to your icon, does the font look natural? You might not want to put an icon of a robot next to a font that looks like calligraphy.
#4. How Should You Design Your YouTube Logo?
Do you really need borders or supporting texts? I ask because the more you have on your logo, the less space it will have to stand out.
White space is your friend, it keeps the viewer’s attention focused on what matters and keeps the design uncluttered.
Save your logo as a vector so that you have the ability to scale without losing the image’s quality.
I get it, you are here to make a YouTube channel, not to design a logo. You’re not a designer. Don’t fret, we have a bunch of free logo making tools for you to create an awesome logo.
If you don’t want to create a logo or if the channel is of your own personal brand, then use a quality photograph or headshot of yourself. Doing so allows people to see who you are and develop an instant connection with you.
#5. What Makes A Good YouTube Channel Banner?
Your YouTube banner, or sometimes known as the channel art, is the cover page for your YouTube channel.
While the old adage tells us not to judge anything by the cover, in a world where we have a surplus of content, it is something we all must do for the sake of our time. If we see channel art that doesn’t appeal to us or doesn’t match the video content created, it is jarring. We are distracted from what matters and left questioning why we are on this channel in the first place.
Alternatively, if YouTube channel art is well designed and matches the aesthetic of the channel, then it can inspire your viewers to watch more, share, and subscribe.
So with that said, what makes a great YouTube banner?
Sizing: YouTube comes with sizing recommendations . The size they suggest is because of all the different devices viewers use to consume content.
You cannot control where and how your viewers consume your content. They can be watching on desktop, smartphone, tablet, or tv via Apple TV or Chromecast. That is why it is so important to have a responsive design: appropriate sizing and layout ensures that nothing important is cut off.
Less is more: There is already a lot happening on your YouTube channel page. Crowding your channel art will add more chaos than clarity. Additionally, since the design will shift from device to device, you may lose elements of the design if it is overcrowded.
Keep it in the middle: By keeping all the design elements and text within the safe zone, you can assure nothing will be cut out even if it is viewed on a less than optimal screen. It is a shame when you see that a headline is cut out and you cannot read the whole banner. Use YouTube’s template to help guide your design and ensure that everything important is visible.
High-resolution images: Nothing shouts “I’m an amateur” like having a pixelated image for your banner. Setting a high standard for images at the start will ensure that your whole channel will look professional from the beginning.
Take a go at creating your own channel art with some great YouTube design tools such as Canva and Crello.
Don’t have time to design at the moment? Download 50 free YouTube banner that we created to help busy creators like yourself get a professional page up and running right away.
Part 2: Building Out a YouTube Content Plan
Now that you know how to create a YouTube channel, you will need content to fill it up.
There are many factors to having success on YouTube and one has always been delivering content consistently. You may feel at this moment, that your brain is storming with ideas, but believe me, you don’t want to get caught in a drought. The way to avoid major blockers for your channel is to have a content plan at the onset.
A content plan helps guide you towards the mission, the reason you are building this YouTube channel in the first place.
Topics: Your YouTube channel will be focused on one broad topic, whether it be fashion, health, food, etc. It is hard to fly on a whim with a topic that covers such a wide scope. Creating content for these topics will require preparations and that’s why the earlier you have the content ideas for your video the more time you’ll have to research, rehearse, and get the best result.
Begin with a blank piece of paper and break down your topic into 5-10 different categories. If you have a channel about cooking, it may look something like this: breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snack, etc.
From there, you can drill down more and explore specific topics such as “cheap meals,” “street food,” , etc. Niching down allows those who are looking for a more specific piece of content to find your material. Also, when one specific piece of content performs well, it will give a boost to all the other content related to that broader topic.
Researching Your Ideas: Now that you have a big list of ideas, it’s time to do some research. With so many idea options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the work ahead, but stay focused and tackle one idea at a time.
When it comes to videos, discoverability is an important aspect of everything you create. You aren’t only competing with other YouTube channels, you are competing with everything in the world that can turn your viewer away from your channel. That is why you should make it as easy as possible for your content to be discovered.
Pro Tip: Search on YouTube and see if there is already a video for the idea you have. By taking a quick look at what content is out there, you can see who you’ll be competing with and determine if it is worth pursuing. If there are already a lot of existing videos on that topic, it might be too hard to for people find your content at first.
Keyword Research: For each of your ideas, you will want to conduct extensive keyword research. This research will help dictate the tags, titles, and descriptions of your videos once they are ready to publish.
There are a few ways to conduct keyword research, but we suggest using free online tools to help cut down the time spent.
1. Free tools
Ubersuggest : Type in a keyword and Ubersuggest will populate with related terms that you can use in your strategy.
Google Trends : Examine the historical trends of a keyword and determine its popularity in Google search and how it is affected annually and seasonally. Google Trends is also a good tool for seeing which topics are trending. By understanding this, you can plan your content around the hottest trends and ride the wave.
YouTube search bar : Enter your keyword into the YouTube search bar and the platform will automatically suggest the most popular searches with your keywords.
VidIQ : See what keywords other popular videos in your niche are using.
Google Adwords : Created as an advertising platform, Google Adwords also has a tool called Keyword Planner that allows you to see the monthly search traffic and the level of competition for each keyword. This tool is extremely useful for trimming down your long list of keyword ideas.
2. What Are Some Value-adding Content for YouTube?
Inspirational, educational, and entertaining: these are 3 resonating types of content as defined by Google for a YouTube audience.
Inspirational content that triggers an emotion in your audience. These content lean on good storytelling and relatable or unique experiences.
Educational content teaches the audience how to accomplish a task, improve a skill set, and discover new products or ideas.
Entertaining content is an escape for the audience. It allows them to sit back and enjoy your content and forget about what they have to deal with in real life.
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3. Set Up a Content Calendar to Be Consistent on YouTube
A common issue for many YouTubers is consistency and accountability. Without a proper routine and schedule, YouTubers will end up procrastinating and publishing whenever they finish their content.
In order to properly establish an audience for your channel, there needs to be consistency and that is why it is so important to have a content calendar to affirm when a piece of content is due to be published, thus giving the creator a good idea of when to start each step of the process to meet publishing date.
There are many ways to build out a content calendar, you can simply use a spreadsheet, a calendar, or you can use other management/organization tools such as Trello or Asana . We recommend using Google Sheet and Google Calendar to start, as it is free and easy to use.
Since you are starting out, we suggest that you plan on a monthly basis, as it’ll allow you to be flexible to trending topics and adjust to insights that you’ll acquire as you analyze your content’s performance.
Part 3: Producing Your Content
Now that you have a plan it is time to start producing your content. There are many ways to approach this, as different types of channels will have different processes for researching, capturing footage, and editing.
Planning: It doesn’t have to be a fully flushed script, but any bit of planning before hitting the record button will help you prepare some valuable content to be captured. It can be an outline, breaking down the topics you want to touch on.
If it’s a food YouTube channel, you’d want the recipe and all the ingredients ready on hand. Mise en place is the French phrase that chefs use meaning “everything in its place” or having everything they need on hand so when dinner rush comes preparation is done and now they are ready to produce. This same mentality works when preparing to shoot a YouTube video. The more you prepare the easier the shoot and the editing will be.
Equipment: At the start, you can get everything done on your smartphone. But that does depend on what your channel is going to be about and who your target audiences are. If you want to film some simple sketches to entertain people, yes, a smartphone camera can work for start. But if you are reaching a professional crowd or want to appear credible, then it might be worth it to invest in a better camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
Filming/Capturing: Always do some checks before shooting your YouTube videos as bad camera angles, poor audio quality, inadequate lighting are all easier to fix before rather than after the filming. Additionally, set a reminder to backup your footage and charge your batteries after every shoot and have an extension cord or a separate hard drive ready.
Editing: Over time, you will develop your own editing style. At the start, it is best to learn the fundamentals and improve on the basics.
Selecting the software: Some video editing software programs are free and others cost a lot. Do your research, sign up for free trials, and understand the limitations of the applications and the requirements you need. If money is a factor, you might want to stick with the free options such as iMovie or affordable options such as Filmora .
Storytelling: Skilled editing enables YouTube creators to tell the story in the most effective way. This does not mean in chronological order. Think of what will hook the audience right away and what will be most impactful at the very end. Pro-tip: Use pre-set transitions sparingly, jump cuts are often the most effective and least distracting. Editing is an invisible art.
Text, graphic or special effects: Video is a show that doesn’t tell medium, so use text sparingly. People aren’t going to your channel to read. However, text when used properly compliments the video and supplies context. Graphics and special effects are good when they support the story you are telling and cheesy when used egregiously to impress the viewer.
Export to the right format: You can pretty much upload any video format to YouTube and they can figure it out. Nevertheless, YouTube recommends using MP4 and encoded with the codec.
Part 4: Optimizing and Distributing Your YouTube Video
Your job is not done after you’ve filmed, edited, and published your video on YouTube. In order to help it get discovered, you’ll need to understand what will drive your audience to click and watch your video as opposed to all the other videos on YouTube.
By performing video optimization and sharing your content in communities interested in what you are creating, you can increase the chances that your video will be seen.
1. Tips for Writing the Best Title for YouTube Video
When coming up with titles for your YouTube video, you should always have your keyword research-ready on hand for reference.
YouTube keyword crawlers read from top to bottom, so it is most effective to have your keywords at the beginning of the title. Strive to build click-worthy titles that inspire curiosity, evoke an emotion, or offer a benefit.
Example:
Good: How to Deep Fry Chicken
Better: Deep Frying Chicken That’s Better Than KFC
While you have 100 characters to work with, anything beyond 70 characters will be truncated by YouTube.
Caution: Always deliver what your title is selling. Misleading viewers can cause mistrust in your content and will turn people off your channel.
2. Tips for Writing the Best Description for YouTube Video
Treat the description as a short synopsis for your video with the keywords strategically placed at the beginning. Include a URL to your website or blog and have any other supporting information or links.
Also, the description is where you can include some boilerplate channel information.
You have 5,000 characters to work with, but only the first three lines will be above the fold.
Pro Tip: If your video is on the longer end (over 20 minutes) or has multiple sections, then you should consider adding timestamps in the description to help the viewer skip to the spot they are most interested in.
3. Tips for Writing the Best Tags for YouTube Video
Keeping that keyword research handy write 5-15 tags. Start with specific keywords, then move into general keywords, and then branded keywords.
Specific keywords: how to deep fry chicken
General keywords: fried chicken recipe
Branded keywords: KFC
4. Tips for Designing the Best Thumbnail Image
Customize thumbnails: It is recommended that you take some time to customize a thumbnail image for your video. This is the first impression and you want to entice the viewer to click and watch.
YouTube auto-selects your thumbnail from a random position on your timeline, so it isn’t mandatory to create a thumbnail, however, the image YouTube selects might not be what you want to use to attract your audience.
Use photo editing software: To control how you want an image to look, you will need to choose a photo editing software. Wondershare PixStudio is a good choice that provides various types of templates for YouTube Thumbnails, Logos, Posters, etc.
Have a consistent look: By having consistency, people will begin to recognize your thumbnails and even getting them excited to watch your video.
Pro Tips:
- Avoid using YouTube’s randomly selected thumbnail. Personalize it to stay consistent with your brand.
- Don’t clutter thumbnails. Less is more.
- Make fonts big if you are going to use text.
- Thumbnails have to have context, what is their story? Deliver on that promise.
- Using emotive faces have shown to appeal to people’s emotional cues and increases the likelihood of them clicking.
- Thumbnail file size should be 1280 x 720
5. Closed Captions and Uploading a Transcript
There are two key reasons why it is worth your time to use closed captions or upload a transcript for your YouTube videos.
- Having closed captions improves the video’s SEO, as Google indexes and crawls the keywords.
- For those that don’t want to or can’t hear the audio will appreciate having closed caption to allow them to enjoy the content.
6. How to Share Your Video with Social Media
Unless you have a huge social media following, it will be challenging to get many views from those channels at the start.
Grow your social media channel gradually by targeting your ideal viewer persona and hashtagging your content. On social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter, keep producing content for them, but don’t forget to share content from other YouTubers. If you see a cool video relevant to your audience, share it as well.
Lead your followers to your YouTube channel with content designed specifically for your social media channel. For example, Instagram Stories are a great way to engage directly with your followers, giving them a sneak peek or letting them know that your latest YouTube videos are up. You can even link directly to your YouTube channel from your Instagram story.
YouTuber, Caspar Lee
Join groups on social networks such as Facebook, Reddit, etc. and engage in conversations that are related or complementary to your YouTube channel. The key is to find communities that are interested in the content you are producing, but approach those groups with caution and ensure that anything you share won’t be perceived as spam.
Conclusion
There you go, now you have made your first YouTube video. It might be something you are incredibly proud of or it might have been a great learning experience. It might have gone without a hitch or you might have encountered obstacles you weren’t anticipating. Either way, you followed through and we are happy for you.
Now, get ready for the next one. The job of a YouTuber is never complete as there is always another video to make. By executing what we taught you in this guide, you now have the foundation to grow your channel. Good luck!
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Final Thoughts on YouTubing - Best Makers, Tips, and Templates
YouTube Outro Complete Guide [+Best Makers & Templates]
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
The key reason your YouTube videos have a hundred views a year after publication is because they lack good YouTube intro and outro.
How interactive is your YouTube channel? Or, what’s the bounce rate of your YouTube videos? As you answer this, you’ll realize how important YouTube outro is. Very few people know to add outro to YouTube videos is the best YouTube SEO technique.
In this guide, I’ll demystify what YouTube outro is and how to make outro and add it to a YouTube video. If you are not a tech expert, use intro and outro makers highlighted herein to make your videos as interactive pas possible.
To get a sneak preview of what is entailed here; this guide has been subdivided into five parts:
- Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
- Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
- Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
- Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
- Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
In this part, we will learn what outros for YouTube are, the importance of land that distinguishes them from the intro. Also included are expert tips on how to make YouTube outro that attracts a hundred thousand subscribers in seven days included.
To understand what YouTube outro is and why you should add it to your videos, here is a detailed explanation.
Section 1: What is a Youtube Outro?
YouTube outro aka end screen is the last part of a video with a call to action statement, button or video suggestion to view other YouTube videos. In other words, it’s the last part of a video with calls to action links.
One of the most effective technical methods of optimizing YouTube videos is by adding an outro. This helps attract huge traffic, increase conversion and engage viewers.
Why spend your time adding outro? You can add Outro to YouTube videos to direct viewers to your website, other selected videos, engage viewers for longer and to persuade them to subscribe to the channel. In short, most end screens have four elements incorporated into an outro: Channel, subscribe, Video playlist and a website link.
Section 2: Difference Between Outro and Intro
Most YouTube videos have an intro and an outro. In this case, an intro is a short clip at the beginning of a YouTube video that introduces you to the viewers and your brand.
Even though video creators attach more emphasis on intros, both are both very critical. For your videos to achieve meaningful results, it’s important to view each as distinct from the other. Equally important to know, both intros and outros have different purposes.
| Differences Between YouTube Intro And Outro | |
|---|---|
| Intro | Outro |
| Inserted at the begging of a video | Inserted at the end of a video |
| Used to capture audience attention | Directs the audience to the next step |
| Introduces the topic | Suggests new topics to viewers |
| Attract viewers to the video | Contains a call-action button |
| Showcases a brand, logo, business slogan or a statement mission |
Section 3: YouTube Outro Requirements
Just as their requirements for any video uploaded on YouTube, outros are no exception. For your outro to be interactive, observe the following requirements:
1. Outro Resolution
Outros for YouTube should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920px X 1080px.
2. Outro Element Sizes and Dimensions
End screen templates comprise elements that are in different shapes and sizes. When using a YouTube outro size of 1920px X 1080px, here are the element dimensions to use:
- Subscribe – 294px X 294px
- Channel – 294px X 294px
- Website link - 294px X 294px
- Video playlist – 615px X 345px
3. Outro Length
If you want to make your outro boring, make it long. So, how long should YouTube outro be? For your outros to have a high conversation rate, they should be approximately 10-20 seconds long. However, the length of your video should be the determining factor. A one-hour YouTube video can have a longer outro.
Don’t be challenged by setting the above sizes because nearly all intro and outro makers have already set dimensions for the elements. The major requirements are done for you
Section 4: Best Practices When Making A YouTube Outro
Imagine given 10 seconds to showcase your YouTube channel and direct viewers on the next move without breaking the engagement! Different YouTube outros come in different styles; certainly a show of one’s degree of creativity.
At this point, you should be already be having the best outro maker in mind - Filmora. The below YouTube outro tips should coincide with the features of your selected outro maker.
- Be relevant
The featured elements should be related to the video. Adding irrelevant elements your outro will most likely make the viewer click away.
- Keep to your goals
The big question is; what do you want to achieve from the YouTube end screen? Draw your attention to the subject matter of that particular video, your channel or the product highlighted in the video. Try to align your thoughts with those of the viewer.
Every video creator wishes for the following goals, increasing your channel subscribers, sending traffic to another site, viewing more videos and sharing to social media. Each YouTube outro element should have its own goal.
- Simple, clear and easy to interpret
Your outro will be meaningless if the audience cannot take action due to the complexity of either the language used or the ambiguity of words used. Use colors that pop out the elements making them the center of focus. Make them clear and avoid anything distractive.
- Use similar outro templates
Apart from being a good method of branding your channel, using similar outro on your videos adds credibility. It is, therefore, a good practice to have the consistency of colors, elements, images, and logos.
It’s absolutely important to understand all the prerequisites related to YouTube outros. Make use of the tips and requirements explained above when making and adding YouTube end screens to achieve the best results.
Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
If you are wondering how to make the best magnetic intro and converting outro for your YouTube videos, this is your best article for you. Whether it’s the free online intro maker or the YouTube outro maker free no watermark, just select one that suits you most from the below list.
1. Wondershare Filmora
Quick fact – Using Filmora as an outro maker, allows you to select your admired background and outro template.
Do you want to make HD YouTube intros and outros that will grow your channel? I recommend Wondershare Filmora.
This software has the simplest friendly interface that any new and expert video editor would understand easily. This is very important for you; to use the best intro or outro for your YouTube videos, download Filmora video editor to get access to Filmstock. There are plenty of free and editable YouTube intro and outro templates ready for download.
Filmora is an all in one YouTube outro maker: you can download intro and outro templates, edit, add to your YouTube video and publish to your channel. There are innumerable backgrounds, transitions and effects to make an outro that matches the video colors, speed, and theme.
2. Outromaker
Quick fact – Outromaker is highly preferred for adding YouTube end screens with animated backgrounds that are mobile-friendly.
In spite of its pricey plans, Outro Maker continues to be more and more users due to its high genre of outro templates. Among the features included in this app are outro templates, YouTube mobile cards, and YouTube graphics.
To insert a Pokémon Go or animated cartoon background that rhymes with your videos, you have to register an account. Secondly, you must have a registered YouTube channel with videos. Lastly, subscribe to a paid plan.
3. MotionDen
Quick fact – MotionDen is an online into and outro maker. To create YouTube intro and outro without watermark, you have to first pay.
There are plenty of YouTube intro and outro templates for your marketing videos, showdown movies or hard sports videos. Only two pricing plans are available, namely $9.0/Video and $39/ month. Both plans produce HD intros and outros for YouTube and give access to directly publish to YouTube.
To start creating end screens, creating an account is a requirement. MotionDen has rich text editing features and direct typography to edit your logo.
4. Snappa
Quick fact- With Snappa as your YouTube outro maker, only 60 seconds are enough to create a professional high-quality outro.
This is the perfect YouTube outro maker online free with over a 5000+ outro template and million-plus royalty-free HD photos and graphics. Among the features it’s renowned for include, thousands of templates in different sizes, resizable graphics, a huge library of HD intros and outros and seamless integration with uploaded logos and custom fonts.
Most of the YouTube outro requirements like dimensions have been done for you. To access more features, subscribe to either the Pro plan for $10/month or the Team plan for $20/month.
5. Biteable
Quick fact- Biteable is a free online YouTube outro creator. It’s compatible with mobile phones and computers and is highly used by content marketing experts.
The clarity of the interface is enough to prove its simplicity and user-friendliness. The only requirement to use this app is registration. However, the free plan is limited to 10 projects per month, the basic content and 24/7 customer support. Its main limitation is any project under the free plan bears the Biteable watermark.
Biteable Youtube outro template download feature contains 85,000 Shutterstock clips. There are four optional pricing plans. The free plan with limited features, Starter Plan for $29/mo, Pro Plan for $29/mo and Unlimited Plan for $49/mo. You can also subscribe annually.
6. Tube Arsenal
Quick fact – Tube Arsenal is among the best HD intro and outro maker for YouTube. No monthly/annual subscription plans. Each outro template can be customized online.
Despite its high quality and professional templates, Tube Arsenal is suitable for both beginners and experts. Would you like to add the best YouTube outro songs to your videos? Select any intro or outro and on the customizing chart to the left, scroll to the bottom and click “Music”.
Some of the features include unlimited downloads, free downloads, online template customization and curated collection of intros and outros. Each outros’ price is determined by its resolution (720px for $9 and 180px for $11).
7. Animaker
Quick fact – Animaker takes cognizance of human creative ability. You can, therefore, create your own intro from scratch or edit the provided templates.
Animaker is among the world’s most used YouTube intro maker. It’s trusted by over 1000 big brands like Adidas, Google, UNICEF, and Uber. You can start with the free plan if it’s your first time then upgrade to the complex paid plans. The paid plans are Personal for $19/mo, Startup for $35/mo and Business for $59/mo.
There are many features to look out for in Animaker. Some include 50+ backgrounds YouTube intro music, over 175 sound effects, custom font support and pre-designed templates.
8. Video Jaguar
Quick fact – Video Jaguar is a cloud-based software used creating YouTube intros and outros. You can, therefore, use it from any location without downloading it.
This app’s outro maker interface comes equipped with easy to use features like full HD intro and outro templates, licensed music and text editor. There are also plenty of royalty-free photos.
Video Jaguar is majorly designed for marketers who specialize in video ads to grow their brand awareness.
You may also like: How to Convert YouTube to MP4 Safely? [Step by Step Guide] >>
Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
How to make a YouTube outro was comprehensively answered by the launch Filmora video editor. Why say Filmora? We all know how the best professional YouTube outros should look like, right? Go to the Filmora products page then click download. Among the features, you’ll find include transitions, backgrounds, effects, rich text editor and free audio and voiceover recorder among others.
Step 1: Start by downloading and installing Filmora on your Windows or Mac by clicking any of the below icons.
Step 2: Once it’s fully installed, double-click on the Filmora icon on your desktop to open a welcome screen for you to start a new project. Adjust the project aspect ratio to 16:9.
Step 3: Click the new project and wait for the software full interface to open. On the Filmora Filmstock page, search and select a YouTube outro template of your choice, download and save to your media.
Before importing the template, click “Sample Colours” to choose a color that rhymes with your video and set it as the background.
Click “Media” on the top menu and import your outro template to the timeline.
Step 4: Use the screen blind mode to edit the YouTube outro elements at the preview window. Also, you can select audio and add it as outro music for YouTube. Click “Title” to select your preferred font editor. Once you are done, export the outro to the media file.
Check this video tutorial. It’s very easy and simple to make a YouTube outro. Free to download the video maker and have a try now!
Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
To understand the whole end screen process we will continue with the Filmora video editing procedure.
Step 1: Upload your video to the timeline and create a space for the video outro.
Step 2: Import the YouTube outro created earlier and drag it down to the timeline. Now that you have two imports on your timeline, drag the outro to the videos end section.
Step 3: Click “Export” to save or upload the video on YouTube. You now have your video with an end screen.
Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Best Websites for YouTube Outro Template Download
YouTube Outro templates are helping websites grow their revenue by setting pricing plans. Nevertheless, there are some websites with even better free outro templates for download. Here is a combination of both paid and free websites to download YouTube outros:
Best Websites to Find YouTube Outro Songs
Finding outro songs for YouTube is a bit challenging partly because not many YouTube outro makers have also songs on the website. Video creators also tend to use video audio in their end screens thereby reducing the demand for outro songs.
Despite their low demand, few websites continue to create YouTube outro songs like:
You may also like: 10 Best Sources to Download Free Outro Music [No Copyright] >>
Conclusion
We all wish to create YouTube videos that attract many viewers and eventually subscribers! To grow your YouTube channel, start adding outros to your videos before uploading them to YouTube. YouTube outro engages viewers for longer by clicking the suggested videos or helps grow the channel.
It’s not a surprise to find some of your videos with no outros despite the high number of free intro and outro YouTube makers. Use the above list to make a stunning outro for YouTube.
Was this guide helpful to you? Kindly share your comments or thoughts on the social media platforms on this site.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
The key reason your YouTube videos have a hundred views a year after publication is because they lack good YouTube intro and outro.
How interactive is your YouTube channel? Or, what’s the bounce rate of your YouTube videos? As you answer this, you’ll realize how important YouTube outro is. Very few people know to add outro to YouTube videos is the best YouTube SEO technique.
In this guide, I’ll demystify what YouTube outro is and how to make outro and add it to a YouTube video. If you are not a tech expert, use intro and outro makers highlighted herein to make your videos as interactive pas possible.
To get a sneak preview of what is entailed here; this guide has been subdivided into five parts:
- Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
- Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
- Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
- Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
- Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
In this part, we will learn what outros for YouTube are, the importance of land that distinguishes them from the intro. Also included are expert tips on how to make YouTube outro that attracts a hundred thousand subscribers in seven days included.
To understand what YouTube outro is and why you should add it to your videos, here is a detailed explanation.
Section 1: What is a Youtube Outro?
YouTube outro aka end screen is the last part of a video with a call to action statement, button or video suggestion to view other YouTube videos. In other words, it’s the last part of a video with calls to action links.
One of the most effective technical methods of optimizing YouTube videos is by adding an outro. This helps attract huge traffic, increase conversion and engage viewers.
Why spend your time adding outro? You can add Outro to YouTube videos to direct viewers to your website, other selected videos, engage viewers for longer and to persuade them to subscribe to the channel. In short, most end screens have four elements incorporated into an outro: Channel, subscribe, Video playlist and a website link.
Section 2: Difference Between Outro and Intro
Most YouTube videos have an intro and an outro. In this case, an intro is a short clip at the beginning of a YouTube video that introduces you to the viewers and your brand.
Even though video creators attach more emphasis on intros, both are both very critical. For your videos to achieve meaningful results, it’s important to view each as distinct from the other. Equally important to know, both intros and outros have different purposes.
| Differences Between YouTube Intro And Outro | |
|---|---|
| Intro | Outro |
| Inserted at the begging of a video | Inserted at the end of a video |
| Used to capture audience attention | Directs the audience to the next step |
| Introduces the topic | Suggests new topics to viewers |
| Attract viewers to the video | Contains a call-action button |
| Showcases a brand, logo, business slogan or a statement mission |
Section 3: YouTube Outro Requirements
Just as their requirements for any video uploaded on YouTube, outros are no exception. For your outro to be interactive, observe the following requirements:
1. Outro Resolution
Outros for YouTube should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920px X 1080px.
2. Outro Element Sizes and Dimensions
End screen templates comprise elements that are in different shapes and sizes. When using a YouTube outro size of 1920px X 1080px, here are the element dimensions to use:
- Subscribe – 294px X 294px
- Channel – 294px X 294px
- Website link - 294px X 294px
- Video playlist – 615px X 345px
3. Outro Length
If you want to make your outro boring, make it long. So, how long should YouTube outro be? For your outros to have a high conversation rate, they should be approximately 10-20 seconds long. However, the length of your video should be the determining factor. A one-hour YouTube video can have a longer outro.
Don’t be challenged by setting the above sizes because nearly all intro and outro makers have already set dimensions for the elements. The major requirements are done for you
Section 4: Best Practices When Making A YouTube Outro
Imagine given 10 seconds to showcase your YouTube channel and direct viewers on the next move without breaking the engagement! Different YouTube outros come in different styles; certainly a show of one’s degree of creativity.
At this point, you should be already be having the best outro maker in mind - Filmora. The below YouTube outro tips should coincide with the features of your selected outro maker.
- Be relevant
The featured elements should be related to the video. Adding irrelevant elements your outro will most likely make the viewer click away.
- Keep to your goals
The big question is; what do you want to achieve from the YouTube end screen? Draw your attention to the subject matter of that particular video, your channel or the product highlighted in the video. Try to align your thoughts with those of the viewer.
Every video creator wishes for the following goals, increasing your channel subscribers, sending traffic to another site, viewing more videos and sharing to social media. Each YouTube outro element should have its own goal.
- Simple, clear and easy to interpret
Your outro will be meaningless if the audience cannot take action due to the complexity of either the language used or the ambiguity of words used. Use colors that pop out the elements making them the center of focus. Make them clear and avoid anything distractive.
- Use similar outro templates
Apart from being a good method of branding your channel, using similar outro on your videos adds credibility. It is, therefore, a good practice to have the consistency of colors, elements, images, and logos.
It’s absolutely important to understand all the prerequisites related to YouTube outros. Make use of the tips and requirements explained above when making and adding YouTube end screens to achieve the best results.
Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
If you are wondering how to make the best magnetic intro and converting outro for your YouTube videos, this is your best article for you. Whether it’s the free online intro maker or the YouTube outro maker free no watermark, just select one that suits you most from the below list.
1. Wondershare Filmora
Quick fact – Using Filmora as an outro maker, allows you to select your admired background and outro template.
Do you want to make HD YouTube intros and outros that will grow your channel? I recommend Wondershare Filmora.
This software has the simplest friendly interface that any new and expert video editor would understand easily. This is very important for you; to use the best intro or outro for your YouTube videos, download Filmora video editor to get access to Filmstock. There are plenty of free and editable YouTube intro and outro templates ready for download.
Filmora is an all in one YouTube outro maker: you can download intro and outro templates, edit, add to your YouTube video and publish to your channel. There are innumerable backgrounds, transitions and effects to make an outro that matches the video colors, speed, and theme.
2. Outromaker
Quick fact – Outromaker is highly preferred for adding YouTube end screens with animated backgrounds that are mobile-friendly.
In spite of its pricey plans, Outro Maker continues to be more and more users due to its high genre of outro templates. Among the features included in this app are outro templates, YouTube mobile cards, and YouTube graphics.
To insert a Pokémon Go or animated cartoon background that rhymes with your videos, you have to register an account. Secondly, you must have a registered YouTube channel with videos. Lastly, subscribe to a paid plan.
3. MotionDen
Quick fact – MotionDen is an online into and outro maker. To create YouTube intro and outro without watermark, you have to first pay.
There are plenty of YouTube intro and outro templates for your marketing videos, showdown movies or hard sports videos. Only two pricing plans are available, namely $9.0/Video and $39/ month. Both plans produce HD intros and outros for YouTube and give access to directly publish to YouTube.
To start creating end screens, creating an account is a requirement. MotionDen has rich text editing features and direct typography to edit your logo.
4. Snappa
Quick fact- With Snappa as your YouTube outro maker, only 60 seconds are enough to create a professional high-quality outro.
This is the perfect YouTube outro maker online free with over a 5000+ outro template and million-plus royalty-free HD photos and graphics. Among the features it’s renowned for include, thousands of templates in different sizes, resizable graphics, a huge library of HD intros and outros and seamless integration with uploaded logos and custom fonts.
Most of the YouTube outro requirements like dimensions have been done for you. To access more features, subscribe to either the Pro plan for $10/month or the Team plan for $20/month.
5. Biteable
Quick fact- Biteable is a free online YouTube outro creator. It’s compatible with mobile phones and computers and is highly used by content marketing experts.
The clarity of the interface is enough to prove its simplicity and user-friendliness. The only requirement to use this app is registration. However, the free plan is limited to 10 projects per month, the basic content and 24/7 customer support. Its main limitation is any project under the free plan bears the Biteable watermark.
Biteable Youtube outro template download feature contains 85,000 Shutterstock clips. There are four optional pricing plans. The free plan with limited features, Starter Plan for $29/mo, Pro Plan for $29/mo and Unlimited Plan for $49/mo. You can also subscribe annually.
6. Tube Arsenal
Quick fact – Tube Arsenal is among the best HD intro and outro maker for YouTube. No monthly/annual subscription plans. Each outro template can be customized online.
Despite its high quality and professional templates, Tube Arsenal is suitable for both beginners and experts. Would you like to add the best YouTube outro songs to your videos? Select any intro or outro and on the customizing chart to the left, scroll to the bottom and click “Music”.
Some of the features include unlimited downloads, free downloads, online template customization and curated collection of intros and outros. Each outros’ price is determined by its resolution (720px for $9 and 180px for $11).
7. Animaker
Quick fact – Animaker takes cognizance of human creative ability. You can, therefore, create your own intro from scratch or edit the provided templates.
Animaker is among the world’s most used YouTube intro maker. It’s trusted by over 1000 big brands like Adidas, Google, UNICEF, and Uber. You can start with the free plan if it’s your first time then upgrade to the complex paid plans. The paid plans are Personal for $19/mo, Startup for $35/mo and Business for $59/mo.
There are many features to look out for in Animaker. Some include 50+ backgrounds YouTube intro music, over 175 sound effects, custom font support and pre-designed templates.
8. Video Jaguar
Quick fact – Video Jaguar is a cloud-based software used creating YouTube intros and outros. You can, therefore, use it from any location without downloading it.
This app’s outro maker interface comes equipped with easy to use features like full HD intro and outro templates, licensed music and text editor. There are also plenty of royalty-free photos.
Video Jaguar is majorly designed for marketers who specialize in video ads to grow their brand awareness.
You may also like: How to Convert YouTube to MP4 Safely? [Step by Step Guide] >>
Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
How to make a YouTube outro was comprehensively answered by the launch Filmora video editor. Why say Filmora? We all know how the best professional YouTube outros should look like, right? Go to the Filmora products page then click download. Among the features, you’ll find include transitions, backgrounds, effects, rich text editor and free audio and voiceover recorder among others.
Step 1: Start by downloading and installing Filmora on your Windows or Mac by clicking any of the below icons.
Step 2: Once it’s fully installed, double-click on the Filmora icon on your desktop to open a welcome screen for you to start a new project. Adjust the project aspect ratio to 16:9.
Step 3: Click the new project and wait for the software full interface to open. On the Filmora Filmstock page, search and select a YouTube outro template of your choice, download and save to your media.
Before importing the template, click “Sample Colours” to choose a color that rhymes with your video and set it as the background.
Click “Media” on the top menu and import your outro template to the timeline.
Step 4: Use the screen blind mode to edit the YouTube outro elements at the preview window. Also, you can select audio and add it as outro music for YouTube. Click “Title” to select your preferred font editor. Once you are done, export the outro to the media file.
Check this video tutorial. It’s very easy and simple to make a YouTube outro. Free to download the video maker and have a try now!
Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
To understand the whole end screen process we will continue with the Filmora video editing procedure.
Step 1: Upload your video to the timeline and create a space for the video outro.
Step 2: Import the YouTube outro created earlier and drag it down to the timeline. Now that you have two imports on your timeline, drag the outro to the videos end section.
Step 3: Click “Export” to save or upload the video on YouTube. You now have your video with an end screen.
Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Best Websites for YouTube Outro Template Download
YouTube Outro templates are helping websites grow their revenue by setting pricing plans. Nevertheless, there are some websites with even better free outro templates for download. Here is a combination of both paid and free websites to download YouTube outros:
Best Websites to Find YouTube Outro Songs
Finding outro songs for YouTube is a bit challenging partly because not many YouTube outro makers have also songs on the website. Video creators also tend to use video audio in their end screens thereby reducing the demand for outro songs.
Despite their low demand, few websites continue to create YouTube outro songs like:
You may also like: 10 Best Sources to Download Free Outro Music [No Copyright] >>
Conclusion
We all wish to create YouTube videos that attract many viewers and eventually subscribers! To grow your YouTube channel, start adding outros to your videos before uploading them to YouTube. YouTube outro engages viewers for longer by clicking the suggested videos or helps grow the channel.
It’s not a surprise to find some of your videos with no outros despite the high number of free intro and outro YouTube makers. Use the above list to make a stunning outro for YouTube.
Was this guide helpful to you? Kindly share your comments or thoughts on the social media platforms on this site.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
The key reason your YouTube videos have a hundred views a year after publication is because they lack good YouTube intro and outro.
How interactive is your YouTube channel? Or, what’s the bounce rate of your YouTube videos? As you answer this, you’ll realize how important YouTube outro is. Very few people know to add outro to YouTube videos is the best YouTube SEO technique.
In this guide, I’ll demystify what YouTube outro is and how to make outro and add it to a YouTube video. If you are not a tech expert, use intro and outro makers highlighted herein to make your videos as interactive pas possible.
To get a sneak preview of what is entailed here; this guide has been subdivided into five parts:
- Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
- Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
- Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
- Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
- Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
In this part, we will learn what outros for YouTube are, the importance of land that distinguishes them from the intro. Also included are expert tips on how to make YouTube outro that attracts a hundred thousand subscribers in seven days included.
To understand what YouTube outro is and why you should add it to your videos, here is a detailed explanation.
Section 1: What is a Youtube Outro?
YouTube outro aka end screen is the last part of a video with a call to action statement, button or video suggestion to view other YouTube videos. In other words, it’s the last part of a video with calls to action links.
One of the most effective technical methods of optimizing YouTube videos is by adding an outro. This helps attract huge traffic, increase conversion and engage viewers.
Why spend your time adding outro? You can add Outro to YouTube videos to direct viewers to your website, other selected videos, engage viewers for longer and to persuade them to subscribe to the channel. In short, most end screens have four elements incorporated into an outro: Channel, subscribe, Video playlist and a website link.
Section 2: Difference Between Outro and Intro
Most YouTube videos have an intro and an outro. In this case, an intro is a short clip at the beginning of a YouTube video that introduces you to the viewers and your brand.
Even though video creators attach more emphasis on intros, both are both very critical. For your videos to achieve meaningful results, it’s important to view each as distinct from the other. Equally important to know, both intros and outros have different purposes.
| Differences Between YouTube Intro And Outro | |
|---|---|
| Intro | Outro |
| Inserted at the begging of a video | Inserted at the end of a video |
| Used to capture audience attention | Directs the audience to the next step |
| Introduces the topic | Suggests new topics to viewers |
| Attract viewers to the video | Contains a call-action button |
| Showcases a brand, logo, business slogan or a statement mission |
Section 3: YouTube Outro Requirements
Just as their requirements for any video uploaded on YouTube, outros are no exception. For your outro to be interactive, observe the following requirements:
1. Outro Resolution
Outros for YouTube should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920px X 1080px.
2. Outro Element Sizes and Dimensions
End screen templates comprise elements that are in different shapes and sizes. When using a YouTube outro size of 1920px X 1080px, here are the element dimensions to use:
- Subscribe – 294px X 294px
- Channel – 294px X 294px
- Website link - 294px X 294px
- Video playlist – 615px X 345px
3. Outro Length
If you want to make your outro boring, make it long. So, how long should YouTube outro be? For your outros to have a high conversation rate, they should be approximately 10-20 seconds long. However, the length of your video should be the determining factor. A one-hour YouTube video can have a longer outro.
Don’t be challenged by setting the above sizes because nearly all intro and outro makers have already set dimensions for the elements. The major requirements are done for you
Section 4: Best Practices When Making A YouTube Outro
Imagine given 10 seconds to showcase your YouTube channel and direct viewers on the next move without breaking the engagement! Different YouTube outros come in different styles; certainly a show of one’s degree of creativity.
At this point, you should be already be having the best outro maker in mind - Filmora. The below YouTube outro tips should coincide with the features of your selected outro maker.
- Be relevant
The featured elements should be related to the video. Adding irrelevant elements your outro will most likely make the viewer click away.
- Keep to your goals
The big question is; what do you want to achieve from the YouTube end screen? Draw your attention to the subject matter of that particular video, your channel or the product highlighted in the video. Try to align your thoughts with those of the viewer.
Every video creator wishes for the following goals, increasing your channel subscribers, sending traffic to another site, viewing more videos and sharing to social media. Each YouTube outro element should have its own goal.
- Simple, clear and easy to interpret
Your outro will be meaningless if the audience cannot take action due to the complexity of either the language used or the ambiguity of words used. Use colors that pop out the elements making them the center of focus. Make them clear and avoid anything distractive.
- Use similar outro templates
Apart from being a good method of branding your channel, using similar outro on your videos adds credibility. It is, therefore, a good practice to have the consistency of colors, elements, images, and logos.
It’s absolutely important to understand all the prerequisites related to YouTube outros. Make use of the tips and requirements explained above when making and adding YouTube end screens to achieve the best results.
Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
If you are wondering how to make the best magnetic intro and converting outro for your YouTube videos, this is your best article for you. Whether it’s the free online intro maker or the YouTube outro maker free no watermark, just select one that suits you most from the below list.
1. Wondershare Filmora
Quick fact – Using Filmora as an outro maker, allows you to select your admired background and outro template.
Do you want to make HD YouTube intros and outros that will grow your channel? I recommend Wondershare Filmora.
This software has the simplest friendly interface that any new and expert video editor would understand easily. This is very important for you; to use the best intro or outro for your YouTube videos, download Filmora video editor to get access to Filmstock. There are plenty of free and editable YouTube intro and outro templates ready for download.
Filmora is an all in one YouTube outro maker: you can download intro and outro templates, edit, add to your YouTube video and publish to your channel. There are innumerable backgrounds, transitions and effects to make an outro that matches the video colors, speed, and theme.
2. Outromaker
Quick fact – Outromaker is highly preferred for adding YouTube end screens with animated backgrounds that are mobile-friendly.
In spite of its pricey plans, Outro Maker continues to be more and more users due to its high genre of outro templates. Among the features included in this app are outro templates, YouTube mobile cards, and YouTube graphics.
To insert a Pokémon Go or animated cartoon background that rhymes with your videos, you have to register an account. Secondly, you must have a registered YouTube channel with videos. Lastly, subscribe to a paid plan.
3. MotionDen
Quick fact – MotionDen is an online into and outro maker. To create YouTube intro and outro without watermark, you have to first pay.
There are plenty of YouTube intro and outro templates for your marketing videos, showdown movies or hard sports videos. Only two pricing plans are available, namely $9.0/Video and $39/ month. Both plans produce HD intros and outros for YouTube and give access to directly publish to YouTube.
To start creating end screens, creating an account is a requirement. MotionDen has rich text editing features and direct typography to edit your logo.
4. Snappa
Quick fact- With Snappa as your YouTube outro maker, only 60 seconds are enough to create a professional high-quality outro.
This is the perfect YouTube outro maker online free with over a 5000+ outro template and million-plus royalty-free HD photos and graphics. Among the features it’s renowned for include, thousands of templates in different sizes, resizable graphics, a huge library of HD intros and outros and seamless integration with uploaded logos and custom fonts.
Most of the YouTube outro requirements like dimensions have been done for you. To access more features, subscribe to either the Pro plan for $10/month or the Team plan for $20/month.
5. Biteable
Quick fact- Biteable is a free online YouTube outro creator. It’s compatible with mobile phones and computers and is highly used by content marketing experts.
The clarity of the interface is enough to prove its simplicity and user-friendliness. The only requirement to use this app is registration. However, the free plan is limited to 10 projects per month, the basic content and 24/7 customer support. Its main limitation is any project under the free plan bears the Biteable watermark.
Biteable Youtube outro template download feature contains 85,000 Shutterstock clips. There are four optional pricing plans. The free plan with limited features, Starter Plan for $29/mo, Pro Plan for $29/mo and Unlimited Plan for $49/mo. You can also subscribe annually.
6. Tube Arsenal
Quick fact – Tube Arsenal is among the best HD intro and outro maker for YouTube. No monthly/annual subscription plans. Each outro template can be customized online.
Despite its high quality and professional templates, Tube Arsenal is suitable for both beginners and experts. Would you like to add the best YouTube outro songs to your videos? Select any intro or outro and on the customizing chart to the left, scroll to the bottom and click “Music”.
Some of the features include unlimited downloads, free downloads, online template customization and curated collection of intros and outros. Each outros’ price is determined by its resolution (720px for $9 and 180px for $11).
7. Animaker
Quick fact – Animaker takes cognizance of human creative ability. You can, therefore, create your own intro from scratch or edit the provided templates.
Animaker is among the world’s most used YouTube intro maker. It’s trusted by over 1000 big brands like Adidas, Google, UNICEF, and Uber. You can start with the free plan if it’s your first time then upgrade to the complex paid plans. The paid plans are Personal for $19/mo, Startup for $35/mo and Business for $59/mo.
There are many features to look out for in Animaker. Some include 50+ backgrounds YouTube intro music, over 175 sound effects, custom font support and pre-designed templates.
8. Video Jaguar
Quick fact – Video Jaguar is a cloud-based software used creating YouTube intros and outros. You can, therefore, use it from any location without downloading it.
This app’s outro maker interface comes equipped with easy to use features like full HD intro and outro templates, licensed music and text editor. There are also plenty of royalty-free photos.
Video Jaguar is majorly designed for marketers who specialize in video ads to grow their brand awareness.
You may also like: How to Convert YouTube to MP4 Safely? [Step by Step Guide] >>
Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
How to make a YouTube outro was comprehensively answered by the launch Filmora video editor. Why say Filmora? We all know how the best professional YouTube outros should look like, right? Go to the Filmora products page then click download. Among the features, you’ll find include transitions, backgrounds, effects, rich text editor and free audio and voiceover recorder among others.
Step 1: Start by downloading and installing Filmora on your Windows or Mac by clicking any of the below icons.
Step 2: Once it’s fully installed, double-click on the Filmora icon on your desktop to open a welcome screen for you to start a new project. Adjust the project aspect ratio to 16:9.
Step 3: Click the new project and wait for the software full interface to open. On the Filmora Filmstock page, search and select a YouTube outro template of your choice, download and save to your media.
Before importing the template, click “Sample Colours” to choose a color that rhymes with your video and set it as the background.
Click “Media” on the top menu and import your outro template to the timeline.
Step 4: Use the screen blind mode to edit the YouTube outro elements at the preview window. Also, you can select audio and add it as outro music for YouTube. Click “Title” to select your preferred font editor. Once you are done, export the outro to the media file.
Check this video tutorial. It’s very easy and simple to make a YouTube outro. Free to download the video maker and have a try now!
Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
To understand the whole end screen process we will continue with the Filmora video editing procedure.
Step 1: Upload your video to the timeline and create a space for the video outro.
Step 2: Import the YouTube outro created earlier and drag it down to the timeline. Now that you have two imports on your timeline, drag the outro to the videos end section.
Step 3: Click “Export” to save or upload the video on YouTube. You now have your video with an end screen.
Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Best Websites for YouTube Outro Template Download
YouTube Outro templates are helping websites grow their revenue by setting pricing plans. Nevertheless, there are some websites with even better free outro templates for download. Here is a combination of both paid and free websites to download YouTube outros:
Best Websites to Find YouTube Outro Songs
Finding outro songs for YouTube is a bit challenging partly because not many YouTube outro makers have also songs on the website. Video creators also tend to use video audio in their end screens thereby reducing the demand for outro songs.
Despite their low demand, few websites continue to create YouTube outro songs like:
You may also like: 10 Best Sources to Download Free Outro Music [No Copyright] >>
Conclusion
We all wish to create YouTube videos that attract many viewers and eventually subscribers! To grow your YouTube channel, start adding outros to your videos before uploading them to YouTube. YouTube outro engages viewers for longer by clicking the suggested videos or helps grow the channel.
It’s not a surprise to find some of your videos with no outros despite the high number of free intro and outro YouTube makers. Use the above list to make a stunning outro for YouTube.
Was this guide helpful to you? Kindly share your comments or thoughts on the social media platforms on this site.
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
The key reason your YouTube videos have a hundred views a year after publication is because they lack good YouTube intro and outro.
How interactive is your YouTube channel? Or, what’s the bounce rate of your YouTube videos? As you answer this, you’ll realize how important YouTube outro is. Very few people know to add outro to YouTube videos is the best YouTube SEO technique.
In this guide, I’ll demystify what YouTube outro is and how to make outro and add it to a YouTube video. If you are not a tech expert, use intro and outro makers highlighted herein to make your videos as interactive pas possible.
To get a sneak preview of what is entailed here; this guide has been subdivided into five parts:
- Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
- Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
- Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
- Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
- Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Part 1: YouTube Outro Prerequisites
In this part, we will learn what outros for YouTube are, the importance of land that distinguishes them from the intro. Also included are expert tips on how to make YouTube outro that attracts a hundred thousand subscribers in seven days included.
To understand what YouTube outro is and why you should add it to your videos, here is a detailed explanation.
Section 1: What is a Youtube Outro?
YouTube outro aka end screen is the last part of a video with a call to action statement, button or video suggestion to view other YouTube videos. In other words, it’s the last part of a video with calls to action links.
One of the most effective technical methods of optimizing YouTube videos is by adding an outro. This helps attract huge traffic, increase conversion and engage viewers.
Why spend your time adding outro? You can add Outro to YouTube videos to direct viewers to your website, other selected videos, engage viewers for longer and to persuade them to subscribe to the channel. In short, most end screens have four elements incorporated into an outro: Channel, subscribe, Video playlist and a website link.
Section 2: Difference Between Outro and Intro
Most YouTube videos have an intro and an outro. In this case, an intro is a short clip at the beginning of a YouTube video that introduces you to the viewers and your brand.
Even though video creators attach more emphasis on intros, both are both very critical. For your videos to achieve meaningful results, it’s important to view each as distinct from the other. Equally important to know, both intros and outros have different purposes.
| Differences Between YouTube Intro And Outro | |
|---|---|
| Intro | Outro |
| Inserted at the begging of a video | Inserted at the end of a video |
| Used to capture audience attention | Directs the audience to the next step |
| Introduces the topic | Suggests new topics to viewers |
| Attract viewers to the video | Contains a call-action button |
| Showcases a brand, logo, business slogan or a statement mission |
Section 3: YouTube Outro Requirements
Just as their requirements for any video uploaded on YouTube, outros are no exception. For your outro to be interactive, observe the following requirements:
1. Outro Resolution
Outros for YouTube should have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920px X 1080px.
2. Outro Element Sizes and Dimensions
End screen templates comprise elements that are in different shapes and sizes. When using a YouTube outro size of 1920px X 1080px, here are the element dimensions to use:
- Subscribe – 294px X 294px
- Channel – 294px X 294px
- Website link - 294px X 294px
- Video playlist – 615px X 345px
3. Outro Length
If you want to make your outro boring, make it long. So, how long should YouTube outro be? For your outros to have a high conversation rate, they should be approximately 10-20 seconds long. However, the length of your video should be the determining factor. A one-hour YouTube video can have a longer outro.
Don’t be challenged by setting the above sizes because nearly all intro and outro makers have already set dimensions for the elements. The major requirements are done for you
Section 4: Best Practices When Making A YouTube Outro
Imagine given 10 seconds to showcase your YouTube channel and direct viewers on the next move without breaking the engagement! Different YouTube outros come in different styles; certainly a show of one’s degree of creativity.
At this point, you should be already be having the best outro maker in mind - Filmora. The below YouTube outro tips should coincide with the features of your selected outro maker.
- Be relevant
The featured elements should be related to the video. Adding irrelevant elements your outro will most likely make the viewer click away.
- Keep to your goals
The big question is; what do you want to achieve from the YouTube end screen? Draw your attention to the subject matter of that particular video, your channel or the product highlighted in the video. Try to align your thoughts with those of the viewer.
Every video creator wishes for the following goals, increasing your channel subscribers, sending traffic to another site, viewing more videos and sharing to social media. Each YouTube outro element should have its own goal.
- Simple, clear and easy to interpret
Your outro will be meaningless if the audience cannot take action due to the complexity of either the language used or the ambiguity of words used. Use colors that pop out the elements making them the center of focus. Make them clear and avoid anything distractive.
- Use similar outro templates
Apart from being a good method of branding your channel, using similar outro on your videos adds credibility. It is, therefore, a good practice to have the consistency of colors, elements, images, and logos.
It’s absolutely important to understand all the prerequisites related to YouTube outros. Make use of the tips and requirements explained above when making and adding YouTube end screens to achieve the best results.
Part 2: Best 8 Intro And Outro Makers For YouTube
If you are wondering how to make the best magnetic intro and converting outro for your YouTube videos, this is your best article for you. Whether it’s the free online intro maker or the YouTube outro maker free no watermark, just select one that suits you most from the below list.
1. Wondershare Filmora
Quick fact – Using Filmora as an outro maker, allows you to select your admired background and outro template.
Do you want to make HD YouTube intros and outros that will grow your channel? I recommend Wondershare Filmora.
This software has the simplest friendly interface that any new and expert video editor would understand easily. This is very important for you; to use the best intro or outro for your YouTube videos, download Filmora video editor to get access to Filmstock. There are plenty of free and editable YouTube intro and outro templates ready for download.
Filmora is an all in one YouTube outro maker: you can download intro and outro templates, edit, add to your YouTube video and publish to your channel. There are innumerable backgrounds, transitions and effects to make an outro that matches the video colors, speed, and theme.
2. Outromaker
Quick fact – Outromaker is highly preferred for adding YouTube end screens with animated backgrounds that are mobile-friendly.
In spite of its pricey plans, Outro Maker continues to be more and more users due to its high genre of outro templates. Among the features included in this app are outro templates, YouTube mobile cards, and YouTube graphics.
To insert a Pokémon Go or animated cartoon background that rhymes with your videos, you have to register an account. Secondly, you must have a registered YouTube channel with videos. Lastly, subscribe to a paid plan.
3. MotionDen
Quick fact – MotionDen is an online into and outro maker. To create YouTube intro and outro without watermark, you have to first pay.
There are plenty of YouTube intro and outro templates for your marketing videos, showdown movies or hard sports videos. Only two pricing plans are available, namely $9.0/Video and $39/ month. Both plans produce HD intros and outros for YouTube and give access to directly publish to YouTube.
To start creating end screens, creating an account is a requirement. MotionDen has rich text editing features and direct typography to edit your logo.
4. Snappa
Quick fact- With Snappa as your YouTube outro maker, only 60 seconds are enough to create a professional high-quality outro.
This is the perfect YouTube outro maker online free with over a 5000+ outro template and million-plus royalty-free HD photos and graphics. Among the features it’s renowned for include, thousands of templates in different sizes, resizable graphics, a huge library of HD intros and outros and seamless integration with uploaded logos and custom fonts.
Most of the YouTube outro requirements like dimensions have been done for you. To access more features, subscribe to either the Pro plan for $10/month or the Team plan for $20/month.
5. Biteable
Quick fact- Biteable is a free online YouTube outro creator. It’s compatible with mobile phones and computers and is highly used by content marketing experts.
The clarity of the interface is enough to prove its simplicity and user-friendliness. The only requirement to use this app is registration. However, the free plan is limited to 10 projects per month, the basic content and 24/7 customer support. Its main limitation is any project under the free plan bears the Biteable watermark.
Biteable Youtube outro template download feature contains 85,000 Shutterstock clips. There are four optional pricing plans. The free plan with limited features, Starter Plan for $29/mo, Pro Plan for $29/mo and Unlimited Plan for $49/mo. You can also subscribe annually.
6. Tube Arsenal
Quick fact – Tube Arsenal is among the best HD intro and outro maker for YouTube. No monthly/annual subscription plans. Each outro template can be customized online.
Despite its high quality and professional templates, Tube Arsenal is suitable for both beginners and experts. Would you like to add the best YouTube outro songs to your videos? Select any intro or outro and on the customizing chart to the left, scroll to the bottom and click “Music”.
Some of the features include unlimited downloads, free downloads, online template customization and curated collection of intros and outros. Each outros’ price is determined by its resolution (720px for $9 and 180px for $11).
7. Animaker
Quick fact – Animaker takes cognizance of human creative ability. You can, therefore, create your own intro from scratch or edit the provided templates.
Animaker is among the world’s most used YouTube intro maker. It’s trusted by over 1000 big brands like Adidas, Google, UNICEF, and Uber. You can start with the free plan if it’s your first time then upgrade to the complex paid plans. The paid plans are Personal for $19/mo, Startup for $35/mo and Business for $59/mo.
There are many features to look out for in Animaker. Some include 50+ backgrounds YouTube intro music, over 175 sound effects, custom font support and pre-designed templates.
8. Video Jaguar
Quick fact – Video Jaguar is a cloud-based software used creating YouTube intros and outros. You can, therefore, use it from any location without downloading it.
This app’s outro maker interface comes equipped with easy to use features like full HD intro and outro templates, licensed music and text editor. There are also plenty of royalty-free photos.
Video Jaguar is majorly designed for marketers who specialize in video ads to grow their brand awareness.
You may also like: How to Convert YouTube to MP4 Safely? [Step by Step Guide] >>
Part 3: How To Make And Add Outro To YouTube Video
How to make a YouTube outro was comprehensively answered by the launch Filmora video editor. Why say Filmora? We all know how the best professional YouTube outros should look like, right? Go to the Filmora products page then click download. Among the features, you’ll find include transitions, backgrounds, effects, rich text editor and free audio and voiceover recorder among others.
Step 1: Start by downloading and installing Filmora on your Windows or Mac by clicking any of the below icons.
Step 2: Once it’s fully installed, double-click on the Filmora icon on your desktop to open a welcome screen for you to start a new project. Adjust the project aspect ratio to 16:9.
Step 3: Click the new project and wait for the software full interface to open. On the Filmora Filmstock page, search and select a YouTube outro template of your choice, download and save to your media.
Before importing the template, click “Sample Colours” to choose a color that rhymes with your video and set it as the background.
Click “Media” on the top menu and import your outro template to the timeline.
Step 4: Use the screen blind mode to edit the YouTube outro elements at the preview window. Also, you can select audio and add it as outro music for YouTube. Click “Title” to select your preferred font editor. Once you are done, export the outro to the media file.
Check this video tutorial. It’s very easy and simple to make a YouTube outro. Free to download the video maker and have a try now!
Part 4: How To Add An Outro To A Youtube Video
To understand the whole end screen process we will continue with the Filmora video editing procedure.
Step 1: Upload your video to the timeline and create a space for the video outro.
Step 2: Import the YouTube outro created earlier and drag it down to the timeline. Now that you have two imports on your timeline, drag the outro to the videos end section.
Step 3: Click “Export” to save or upload the video on YouTube. You now have your video with an end screen.
Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Outro
Best Websites for YouTube Outro Template Download
YouTube Outro templates are helping websites grow their revenue by setting pricing plans. Nevertheless, there are some websites with even better free outro templates for download. Here is a combination of both paid and free websites to download YouTube outros:
Best Websites to Find YouTube Outro Songs
Finding outro songs for YouTube is a bit challenging partly because not many YouTube outro makers have also songs on the website. Video creators also tend to use video audio in their end screens thereby reducing the demand for outro songs.
Despite their low demand, few websites continue to create YouTube outro songs like:
You may also like: 10 Best Sources to Download Free Outro Music [No Copyright] >>
Conclusion
We all wish to create YouTube videos that attract many viewers and eventually subscribers! To grow your YouTube channel, start adding outros to your videos before uploading them to YouTube. YouTube outro engages viewers for longer by clicking the suggested videos or helps grow the channel.
It’s not a surprise to find some of your videos with no outros despite the high number of free intro and outro YouTube makers. Use the above list to make a stunning outro for YouTube.
Was this guide helpful to you? Kindly share your comments or thoughts on the social media platforms on this site.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
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