How to Make a YouTube Template
Make a YouTube template to give a YouTube channel a branded, focused look. By creating an aesthetic identity for a YouTube channel you increase the extent to which viewers are able to identify the channel using simple visual cues without even having to see the name of the channel or its logo. Even if your ambition isn't to grow a business or personal endeavor, customizing the look of a YouTube channel is a fun creative project.
Instructions
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Click the "Sign In" button at the top of the YouTube screen and input your Google account username and password. Alternatively click "Sign Up" and enter your Google details to create a new account if you don't already have one.
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Select the drop-down menu labeled with your username which is located in the top right corner of the screen. Choose the "Channel" option.
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Tab through each of the options that appear within the "Channel" section -- "Themes and Colors" and "Modules" are two examples -- to modify the look of the channel in accordance to your preferences, be they aligned with a brand identity or not. Click the "Choose File" button within the "Themes and Colors" tab to choose and upload a custom header image to the channel.
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Select the "Save Changes" button after editing each subsequent section of the site's look. View the channel in a separate browser tab or window after each modification to make sure you are pleased with the result.
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