Designs for YouTube. Inserting a logo on a YouTube channel. Designing the main page

A nice and properly designed YouTube channel is the key to your success. In this episode you will learn how to properly design your YouTube channel.

The very first thing that catches your eye when entering the channel is the logo (avatar) and background design. Let's start with them.

By the way, download ready-made psd layouts you can with us:

So let's get started. First, let's do the avatar, and then the background.

YouTube channel logo (avatar)
Everything is quite simple here, after you have created your channel on Youtube, go to Google account+ and there we update (upload) our logo. After a small update, the changes will take effect and your picture will begin to appear on the channel.

YouTube channel background design
This stage is somewhat more difficult, since for correct display your background, it should be large and adapted to all types of devices. But, this problem can be solved in 3 ways:

1. Do it yourself;
2. Download the finished layout;
3. Order on freelance.

In this article we will look at point 1 and learn how to do the design ourselves, which is always useful when working with YouTube. On this moment There are 2 sizes that fit the design of the background image.

The minimum size is 2048 X 1152 pixels.
The maximum size is 2560 x 1440 pixels.

We have prepared a template for you, with marked boundaries of the so-called “safe zone” - within which your background will be displayed on all devices. And what is located abroad will adapt to different devices.

This psd template, with fields within which you can safely place your image or add text description. Open it in Photoshop and start editing. After making the changes you need, save in jpg (jpeg) or png format so that the size does not exceed 4 MB.

Examples of cool YouTube channel designs

A selection of beautiful, cool, and most importantly properly designed YouTube channels.

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Hello, dear friends.

Finally got around to continuing publications on the topic of YouTube. The topic is relevant, and I think, having read previous articles, many have become interested in video hosting and have already.

Let's continue logical chain and today we’ll talk about how to design a YouTube channel so that it becomes popular and profitable.

The article consists of two sections. In the first we will talk about the design of the main page, and in the second I will talk about working with video. Both are very important, so read the article carefully and to the end.

Designing the main page

Let's start with the channel screensaver - what the user will see when he clicks on the account link for the first time.

First of all, I want to note that YouTube channels stand out due to their unique style. If you already have ideas in this direction, great, implement them on the main page. Other novice video bloggers have ideas after the launch of the channel - don’t despair if you suddenly don’t have any ideas.

The home page design process is divided into four stages:

• avatar
• a cap
• trailer

Let's talk in more detail about how to work with these components.

Setting No. 1. Channel icon (avatar)

You should start by designing your channel avatar. It is located here:

To set an avatar, you will have to go to Google+ and change your profile icon there. After this, the image on the channel will change automatically within a few minutes.

Setting No. 2. Background image (header)

Where the header is located is shown in the screenshot. On the test channel, for example, this is a mountain landscape:

It is not necessary to choose an abstract image. This could include your photo, company or project logo. Remember that the background image is what gives users the first impression of your channel content, and choose an appropriate image.

YouTube- a multifunctional platform, available not only on computers, but also on smartphones. The site has strict requirements for background images: it will not be possible to upload an image smaller than a certain size. That is why the photo is 2048*1152 for YouTube designs so popular.

Limit yourself to a picture minimum size I do not recommend. YouTube itself recommends uploading an image of at least 2560*1440, but I decided not to stop there.

More details on how to do this cool hat I wrote in the article: "".

Setting #3: Trailer

New viewers who start coming to your channel need to be immediately interested. But how?

A trailer helps in solving the problem - a short video about the channel. In 30-60 seconds (no more needed) you must tell why the account was created and what useful things the user can learn. Present the information simply and focus on video material - a minimum of text is needed.

For now, I won’t tell you how to make a trailer that attracts a thousand new subscribers every day, but will concentrate on the technical side of the issue.

To make trailer creation available, you need to enable the “Customize Browse Page Appearance” feature. Click on the gear on the right side of the screen:

In the window that opens, select “Customize the appearance of the Review page” (I already have it enabled):

Now you have the function of adding a trailer to your channel. It is located here:

To get started, you can download short video about yourself or leave the trailer empty. Next, create a special video and upload it to the menu in the screenshot above.

Setting No. 4. Playlists

Playlist - collection of videos with common feature. For example, filmed on one trip, dedicated to one topic or event.

To work with playlists, you need to create them. Go to the Playlists tab in the main menu and select Playlist 1:

A form will open where you need to enter the name of the playlist. Choose a suitable name and enter - the video collection is ready.

Since there are no videos on your channel yet, we’ll deal with playlists a little later. For now, let's move on to the videos.

Making video recordings

The next step in working with a YouTube channel is creating video recordings.

Not all beginning video bloggers have the patience for this work. Often, even experienced streamers who thoroughly know how to design a channel on YouTube are limited to only the main page, and the video is uploaded after simple editing.

However, this must be done. At the beginning of the channel’s life, it will not have much effect, but then its need will become obvious.

Setting No. 1. Channel logo

When watching a video, the viewer will see the channel logo in the lower right corner. For example, I took a video from the main page of YouTube:

You can make pictures to design your YouTube channel yourself, but many bloggers turn to designers. For me, the second option is more correct: it is better to pay 500-1000 rubles for the work of a specialist than to delve into the topic on your own and waste time and effort.

But if this is not possible, then look for lessons on creating cool logos in Photoshop, for example, one of these lessons:

Setting No. 2. Video preview

I think that you have noticed more than once in the design of the channel for YouTube preview to the rollers. This is a splash image for a video: this is what the user sees when he finds himself on the page where the display is available.

By default, YouTube selects a screenshot from a random moment in the video. This is not always convenient: the service can choose the wrong moment and take a photo that does not reflect the essence of the video. The problem is solved by loading a screensaver before uploading a video.

I'll note right away: Downloading video previews is only available to users who have verified their Google account using mobile phone. If you haven’t done this yet, you can only choose one of the three video moments offered by YouTube.

After confirmation, go to the “Add video” tab (arrow icon in the upper right corner):

Next, open the “Video Manager” and at the bottom of the page look for the “Personalized Icon” button (to the right of the video). I think you won’t get lost: the button is made in such a way that it’s difficult not to notice it.

Setting No. 3. Video before the video (intro)

Intro - this is the same trailer, only not for the channel, but for a specific video. The functions of the intro are the same as those of the intros before TV series and movies. Information about video authors, copyright holders and other persons is published here.

You can create an intro once and then add it before each video. The process of developing an intro is quite complex, so it will be difficult to simply talk about it. Let's watch this video:

Setting No. 4. Image after the video

The final stage of video processing is the splash screen after the video.

If you have noticed, on some YouTube channels, after completing a video, it gives links to other people’s accounts, and on others, it displays an image and offers to watch videos from the same account.

What is the difference? Just in the image after the video. Some people download it, while others do without it.

Unlike the intro, you need to take care of creating an image after the video. This way you will keep the viewer on your channel and will not let him immediately go to someone else’s.

To retain the user , insert navigation into the final screensaver - links to the previous or subsequent videos. This is convenient for viewers of video loops: no need to search the video you need in a bunch of others, but just tap once on the screen.

Suitable for this image standard picture 1920*1080. Place button icons on it (in places where you plan links) and calls, for example, to become a subscriber to the channel. Next, in the YouTube video editor, load the screensaver in a special window and watch the example video to make sure that everything falls into place.

This video explains in detail how to do this:

This concludes the process of preparing video materials for publication. If you have worked with all four (and if you also take into account the channel as a whole - with eight) settings, then the account is 100% prepared.

How much does the work cost?

Making design for YouTube is a task that not all video bloggers can handle. deal with graphic editors It’s not convenient for everyone: sometimes it’s better to pay and quickly get a high-quality result than to tinker with it yourself.

I believe that it is worth ordering the following services from designers:

• logo development
• development background image channel
• preview
• end screen

If you wish, take something from this list on yourself - you will save money and definitely do what you need.

As for the cost, it can vary quite a lot. Depending on your requests, timing and qualifications of the designer, you will pay from 2 to 7 thousand rubles for the work. In addition, you must think about what exactly you want to see on the channel, and convey the information to the developer in the most accessible way.

Conclusion

Creating an account and video is one of the stages of creating a successful YouTube channel. Simple and quick steps will dramatically increase the attractiveness of the page and attract new viewers from where you weren’t expecting them at all.

Work both with the entire account as a whole and with each video separately. The viewer should not get the feeling that the channel owner tried only once. In addition, working on each video will keep the viewer on the page and increase the number of subscribers.

Before see you soon on the blog pages!

If you are seriously working on your Youtube channel and planning to monetize it, then you should pay close attention to the design of your Youtube channel and organize your content in such a way that subscribers can stay longer on your videos and want to receive even more content!

Find out how to create a channel on Youtube, organize content into playlists, post videos and fill out the “Channel Details” page in our article!

How to create a channel on YouTube and design it beautifully

1. How to create a header for a youtube channel. To make your channel visually attractive, you need to design your channel header.

To do this, you will need an image measuring 2560 X 1440 pixels. Moreover, the most active part of the header, which will be visible on a variety of devices (computers, smartphones, tablets) is the area 1546 X 423. It is in this part that you can place the main image and inscriptions for the channel. This is the part that will not be hidden across devices.

The full header image (2560 X 1440 pixels) is displayed only on modern TVs With high resolution connected to Youtube.

The header file size should be no more than 2 MB, jpg format is preferred.

2. Video design. Agree, a video with a man with his mouth open is not very attractive. To create a channel design on YouTube, you should pay attention not only appearance the channel itself, but also the video content located on it.

Give attractive previews to all your videos. You can configure this in the “ Creative studio" You need to upload the image you like to the screensaver by clicking on the “Set as default icon” and “Save” buttons.

This way you can create previews from images with catchy titles for the video, and thereby attract even more views!

5. Playlists. Divide all your videos into thematic playlists. Create playlists for each topic you cover on your channel. Organizing the content will have a good effect on the reputation of the channel not only in the eyes of users, but also in the eyes of Youtube, since the video hosting management pays Special attention playlists. And soon there will be new features in playlists.

Now you understand how to design a channel on YouTube. Work with the above five elements and organize all your content.

“They meet you by appearance, you see them off by video” - this is how, paraphrasing a well-known saying, we can characterize the topic of this article. Whatever interesting videos You didn’t film, but the inexpressive appearance of your channel, especially at the initial stage, may scare away potential fans of your work. Therefore, we will analyze in detail the question - how to design a channel on Youtube and give your virtual brainchild an attractive look. In addition, the channel with original design It is remembered faster, it is easier to distinguish it from the huge mass of other similar projects.

The newly created channel doesn’t look so great – it’s gray standard background, a faceless icon, and therefore we will change all this. After all, you must agree - it’s one thing to contemplate this

And something completely different - something like this

And we will start designing the YouTube channel by changing the background or, as it is also called, the header. This is the top banner that all visitors to your page see first. Bright and original - it will make the channel recognizable, indicate the theme and style.

How to make a header for a Youtube channel

There are two options to change the background. First, click on the big blue button right on the header with the inscription “Add channel design” and you will be taken to the image selection page.

Second - move the mouse cursor over Gray background. A pencil icon will appear in the upper right corner.

Click on it, then click on the white menu that appears with the inscription “Change channel design” and get back to the header editing window.

You can use pictures to design your YouTube channel:

• Upload from computer.
• Select any photo saved in your Google profile as the background.
• Select photo from standard gallery, which presents free pictures. It is worth noting that the choice here is very scarce, and therefore this option should be used only as a last resort, when there are no other photos at hand.

If we select the “Upload photos” option, then either click on the “Select a file on your computer” button and look for the desired photo, or drag the already selected photo directly into the browser window in the area marked with a dotted line.

Optimal hat size for Youtube channel— 2560 x 1440. It is an image with this resolution that allows your background to be displayed correctly on all devices. Minimum – 2048 X 1152 px. In addition, the file size must be within 4 megabytes.

If you are not satisfied with what you see, for example, the company logo, slogan or contact information is not visible, click on “Crop” in the lower left corner and go to editing the photo visibility area for all users.

We move the visible part to the desired place, again look at how it looks on different devices. If you are satisfied with the result, confirm with the “Select” button and admire the result.

To make the header even more attractive, you can work on the image in Photoshop. Add captions, effects, or make a photo collage to the central part of the picture, which is visible on all devices. There are also online editors images that allow you to quickly create suitable headers for your Youtube channel.

Ava on YouTube channel

An avatar or icon is another way to add uniqueness to your project. You can use your photo or company logo as an avatar for your YouTube channel.

Move the mouse over again standard icon in the form of a stylized man. An icon with a pencil will appear - click on it.

We are offered to go to Google profile+. Click on “Edit” and go to settings, where we can upload an avatar.

We upload the image you like, if necessary, crop it and save it. The service recommends uploading square pictures to JPG format, BMP, JPG, GIF (not animated), BMP or PNG with a resolution of 800 X 800 px. It is prohibited to upload photos of celebrities, erotica or pornography, or images protected by copyright as an avatar.

Google promises that the channel icon will update automatically within a few minutes, but sometimes this process takes a little longer. To see the changes, just refresh the page after a while.

We figured out how to beautifully design a channel on Youtube, all that’s left to do is set it up and start filling it with interesting content.

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Hello, long-awaited one!

I am glad to welcome you, my viewer! Today's article will not be ordinary, but it opens a series of 3 super-articles on full setup your channel on YouTube.

If you came my way, then thank you for trusting my work.

In this first article I will show you how to design a channel on YouTube and how to set up modern look your channel. Without water and unnecessary words

. Moreover, if you do not like to read, then at the end of this article you will find a video about it. In a few minutes you will have the most modern channel

in the world!

How to create a channel on youtube

But before that, I’ll tell you a few more words about why you need to read this article to the end: they greet you by their clothes. And you go to some and you want to cry)

And the videos are good, but the impressions are spoiled.

Here are examples of channels, there are a lot of them, how not to do it (look in the video). Take a look and if it’s the same for you, then urgently redo it after me from this video tutorial (at the bottom of the article).

The idea is simple - if you started running a channel, then make it attractive to your subscribers. Many people miss this point, but for this purpose I am once again recording this video and writing this article so that you do it once and forget it.

But then potential subscribers and future clients will love your channel forever.

This is not the 90s and marketing, how you present yourself (or your channel), which means loving what you do, is how people will treat you.

Design your channel in a modern way, spend 10 minutes on it and then get new fans constantly, automatically.

One more moment!

The other two videos will be even more useful and you will see a link to them in the video itself, as well as in the description.

The second video will be about the most important thing you should do on your channel. These are your steps before uploading a video to your channel and what you should do after uploading a video.

The next article on the blog will also be about this. Look forward to it soon!

The basis of the basics. From the second video you will learn once and for all how to properly upload videos so that they reach the top of Google and YouTube.

And the third video will be strategic. And again, I will write a whole article about this. Don't switch!

I'll show you the essence of all the work on the channel. Let's create a video upload plan for the year. Let's develop a strategy. That’s how everything will be cool and everything will be for you. So don't miss out!

How to design a YouTube channel beautifully

Now let's start doing the first lesson.

Go to our channel and click on the gear icon. Attention! We turn on the most important button: “Customize the appearance of the “Overview” page.”

“Confidentiality” we also turn on the engines so that they are turned on.

Now your channel has become presentable.

That's all, actually! This is what I have been talking about for a long time to all my subscribers and clients!

You don't have to do anything else - just one button!

Was it difficult for you to turn it on?

I think not)

Properly design a YouTube channel

But now your channel has acquired a modern look! You can turn off this video, because... it won't be so interesting anymore.

Before these manipulations, you just had a feed, i.e. all your actions on the channel.

Setting up home page.

Not necessarily, but you can additionally enter text about the new video (preferably attractive).

In order for the new video to be seen by as many people as possible, you need to check the box “Add a link to this video to other videos on the channel.”

And click on “Done”.

After that, we set up the trailer for new viewers in the same way.

Now we can add multiple sections.

We can add videos, playlists, channels and more...

And sometimes you go to the channel of a newbie who doesn’t have anything set up, and you won’t find any new videos there.

How to register a channel on YouTube

One gets the impression that the channel has been launched and abandoned for a long time, although the author only added a new video today. Like this!

Content (i.e. your videos) can be arranged either in a row horizontally or in a vertical list.

So we add sections to the channel.

This important aspect designing individual style and convenience for subscribers.

Don't ignore the section on the right called " interesting channels" You can also customize it for yourself. Rename and add your friends’ and your channels there.

Well, that's all I have for today. Now you know how to design a YouTube channel correctly and beautifully.

Be sure to repeat all the steps in the video and set up your channel:

Wait for my new articles (to be continued) and the most important second video from this series, and in it!

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