YouTube has become the de-facto destination for those wanting anything from entertainment to education. As well as watching videos, the digital age has made it easy for anyone to create and upload videos to YouTube – as well as make money from their clips. Video makers can earn money from advertising, meaning the user gets a share in the revenue generated by their content. So let Express.co.uk show you how to create, and even make money from your own YouTube channel.
How to create a YouTube channel:
To start a channel on YouTube, you first need to create a YouTube account.
This may be easier than you first think, as Google is seamlessly integrated with YouTube.
So all you need to do is log-in in to your Google account and then open YouTube.
You will see Google has automatically logged you into YouTube as well.
Users who have already uploaded a picture profile to their account will notice this in YouTube’s top-right hand corner.
How to create a YouTube account:
Those who do not yet have a login, it is easy to create a YouTube account.
You can start by either visiting the YouTube or Google home page.
Either site will display a Sign In button in the upper-right corner.
Clicking this button will make a sign-in box appear.
Then, choose your username – it is a good idea to create a username reflecting your company or personal brand.
YouTube’s popularity may mean somebody else is already using your desired username, so expect to experiment with adding periods or numbers.
Google also offers the option to create a YouTube account with an existing email address.
When choosing password, ensure it is not one impossible to guess.
Google will next request your phone number, recovery email address, your birthday, and gender.
It is important to enter an email address you regularly access for your recovery email address.
Then, if you forget your YouTube password, it will be easy to reset it.
Google will send you a message to verify your account, then ask you to accept its terms and conditions.
How to create a YouTube channel description:
You will now need to get specific and describe what exactly your YouTube channel provides.
To enter your channel description, you will first need to access your channel settings.
Click on your personalised icon in the top-right hand corner.
If you have not yet set an icon, it will show as the first letter of your username.
Once you click on your channel icon, choose the My Channel option from the drop-down menu.
On the next screen that appears, click on the Customise Channel button.
Next, click on the Channel Description button that appears under your username.
A box will then pop up for you to enter your channel description. A
This description should clearly state who you are and what your channel will offer viewers.