How to Make a YouTube Channel to Grow Your Brand

How to Make a YouTube Channel

YouTube is the most popular video streaming website, with over 1.7 billion unique visitors every month. You can stream music videos, movies, shows, or tutorials on YouTube with a simple search on the video streaming platform. Below is a comprehensive post on how to make a YouTube channel.

Do you like watching YouTube videos on your computer or mobile phone? YouTube is the most popular video streaming platform among the young generation, with an average user spending more than 19 minutes streaming videos on YouTube.

You can earn a living making content on YouTube, and the more views you get, the better your chances of increasing your income.  You can grow your fan base on YouTube by creating a channel where your fans can keep track of your content.

The article below outlines how to make a YouTube channel and start growing your fan base.


Procedures for creating a YouTube channel

Below are the stages you must check off your list before you can own a YouTube channel.

  • Create a Google account.
  • Create a personal/business YouTube channel account.
  • Create content for your YouTube channel.


1: Creating a Google account

The first thing you need to do is create a YouTube account before getting a YouTube channel. You will need an email account before you can create a YouTube account. You can follow the steps below to learn how to get a Gmail account before getting a YouTube channel.

Step 1: Start by visiting the Gmail web page before clicking on the Signup option.

Step 2: Locate the Create Account option before clicking on it.

Step 3: Enter your First name and Last name on the registration form.

name

Step 4: Proceed to the Username field and enter your preferred username before checking if it is available.

Step 5: Proceed to enter your preferred password and ensure you type in the same password in the Repeat password section.

password

Step 6: Click the Next button at the bottom once you complete the registration form.

Step 7: Enter your phone number before receiving the OTP code on your phone. Enter the One Time Password (OTP) to confirm that the phone number belongs to you.

Enter your phone number

Step 8: Click the Next button and enter an alternative email address before following the on-screen process to complete the Google account registration process.


2: Creating a YouTube account

You can follow the steps below to create and log in to your YouTube account.

Step 1: Keep your Google tab open before opening a new Tab on your browser.

Step 2: Search for the YouTube streaming platform on your search engine before clicking on the official YouTube page link.

Search for the YouTube

Step 3: Locate the Sign In icon at the top right of your screen before clicking on it.

Locate the Sign In icon

Step 4: Wait for the automated redirect to your YouTube page. You can now access your YouTube account using the Google account you created earlier. You can select your preferred Google account if you use different email accounts.

Step 5: Your Google account will appear on the top right corner of your YouTube page once you complete the steps above.


3: Creating a YouTube channel

You can follow the steps below to create your personal YouTube channel.

Step 1: Visit the official YouTube website before logging in to your account with your Google account.

Step 2: Locate the Profile icon at the top-right of your YouTube account before clicking on it.

Step 3: Wait for the drop-down context menu before clicking on the Create a Channel option.

creat account

Step 4: Enter the preferred name in the Name section.

Step 5: Click the [UPLOAD A PICTURE] option if you want to add a custom picture for your YouTube channel.

Step 6: Click the [CREATE CHANNEL] button at the bottom right to complete the process.

Process for creating a YouTube channel with a Business/Brand name

You can also link your YouTube channel to a Brand Account if you want to promote your product or service. You can follow the process below if you need to use a different name on your YouTube channel apart from the one you used on your Google account.

YouTube video

Step 1: Visit the official YouTube website and log in using your Google account.

Step 2: Locate the Hamburger icon at the top-left of your screen before clicking on it.

Step 3: Scroll down until you locate the Settings icon at the bottom before clicking on it.

Step 4: Click the Accounts option on the left pane before navigating to Your YouTube channel section.

Step 5: Locate the Create a new channel option or select a Brand from the list of Brands you are managing.

Step 6: Proceed to follow the on-screen instructions to fill in details for your new YouTube channel account before clicking the Create Channel option to complete setting up your new YouTube Brand account.


Process for verifying YouTube account 

The YouTube account verification process is essential if you want to get the advanced features on your YouTube account. You can submit your application for a YouTube verification badge once you attain the 100,000 subscriber threshold. You will get a Verification badge once the content review on your channel is complete. Verifying your YouTube account gives you access to features like:

Step 1: Upload and share videos longer than 15 minutes on YouTube.

Upload and share videos longer than 15 minutes on YouTube

Step 2: Add a custom thumbnail to your YouTube videos.

Step 3: Access the Live stream feature on your YouTube channel.

Live stream feature on your YouTube channel

Step 4: Contest and appeal content ID claims on YouTube.

You can follow the steps below to start verifying your YouTube channel account.

Step 1: Visit the official YouTube website before logging in with your Google account credentials.

Step 2: Locate the Hamburger icon on the top left before clicking on it.

Step 3: Wait for the drop-down context menu before scrolling until you locate the Settings option. Click the Settings option to access the YouTube Settings section.

Settings option

Step 4: Locate your channel section before clicking on the View Additional Features option.

Step 5: Locate the Verify button before clicking on it.

Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions before receiving a verification code via text or call.

verification code

Step 7:  Enter the verification code and click on the Confirm button to complete the process.


Conclusion 

Verifying your phone number for your YouTube channel is free and takes only a few minutes. However, you will need to get to the 100,000 subscriber threshold before you can get the YouTube verification badge to certify your content on YouTube is legit.

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