{"id":7526,"date":"2018-07-11T18:26:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T12:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/?p=7526"},"modified":"2023-11-23T14:30:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T09:00:59","slug":"how-to-create-a-youtube-channel-in-under-5-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-channel-in-under-5-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a Youtube channel in under 5 minutes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have a business but don’t have a Youtube channel yet? YouTube is the second most viewed website across the world and has more than 144 million active users daily! Don’t neglect this opportunity.<\/p>\n

Here is a short guide on how to create a YouTube channel in under 5 minutes!<\/p>\n

Why do you need a YouTube channel for eCommerce businesses?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With almost 1 billion videos being watched every day, it seems to be an ideal channel for customer acquisition, retention, and engagement. YouTube is also the #1 video marketing website and is available in 88 local versions across the globe.<\/p>\n

With a staggering 122 million users on a daily basis, it’s safe to say, it is indeed the new-age marketing tool that you as a business owner – must master.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the digital boom, businesses can leverage the power of the internet and reach potential customers anywhere and anytime.<\/p>\n

Let’s get you started on the basics of how to create a YouTube channel and gain access to a network of billions of users.<\/p>\n

Create a YouTube channel in 5 steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Undoubtedly, creating a YouTube channel is so easy that you only need to proceed with 5 steps, and you get your account to upload videos. How to do it? Let’s check it out!<\/p>\n

1. Create a Google account<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You must have a Google account, in order to engage with videos by either liking, sharing, subscribing or commenting on them. Your Google account could be your Gmail account or Google Plus account.<\/p>\n

Create a separate business account, if you want to create a niche and defined business channel. Be sure that the Google account has a unique name that is directly related to your eCommerce business.<\/p>\n

2. Sign in on YouTube<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visit the Youtube homepage<\/span><\/a> and click on the “Sign in” button you’ll find on the right-hand top corner of the website. Once you do, use your Google credentials and password to log in.<\/p>\n

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3. YouTube settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Once you click on the settings, the following options will show up:<\/p>\n

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Here, by clicking on the “Create a channel” tab, you will be led to the following options:<\/p>\n

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You can create a YouTube channel as an individual or a business. If you want to create a channel as an individual, review the name that automatically appears, and click on “Create Channel.”<\/p>\n

If you want to create an account for a business using another name, click on the link as shown in the image above.<\/p>\n

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Type out the name you want as your channel name and click on “Create.” Your channel has now been created and is ready to be customized\u00a0depending on your target audience.<\/p>\n

4. Customize your channel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you have created your channel, the following page will appear. Update your profile picture\/ logo, description of the business and its offerings and a header image (similar to a cover picture, used on FaceBook.)<\/p>\n

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Add in relevant details about the company and add a cover for the banner or the header image. It is the large banner which appears on the channel page.<\/p>\n

The dimensions of the banner image, as suggested by YouTube are 2560 x 1440 pixels<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is how your page will look once you’ve updated all the details:<\/p>\n

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You are all set to upload videos and engage your customers using YouTube as your video content marketing tool. We’ll cover making YouTube videos in another post.<\/p>\n

You could make videos of possible anything under the earth<\/strong><\/span><\/a> – Game reviews, How-to, unboxing technology, food, and fitness are some popular categories on YouTube.<\/p>\n

How to use YouTube to sell online ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Youtube offers a ton of features that you can use to start selling online. If you have your own online store or eCommerce website, you could link it to your youtube channel in a variety of ways. Someone who is interacting with your content on Youtube will hence be redirected to your online store when they click on the link.<\/p>\n

Here are some Youtube features you can use to sell online:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n