40. Unlocking YouTube for Podcasters: Setting Up and Optimizing Your Channel
Welcome back to the Podcircle Podcast! This episode dives into practical steps for podcasters to set up and optimize their YouTube channel following the recent migration from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music Podcasts. We cover essential tips such as creating a business-specific Google account, uploading branding assets, adding channel descriptions, and setting up playlists. We also explore the importance customizing your channel, including designing a compelling banner image and using a watermark. Tune in next week for detailed steps on uploading and optimizing your videos.
00:53 The Shift from Google Podcasts to YouTube
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00:53 The Shift from Google Podcasts to YouTube
01:44 Setting Up Your YouTube Channel
05:37 Customizing Your YouTube Channel
08:03 Advanced YouTube Features and Verification
10:21 Conclusion and Next Steps
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► Need help launching a podcast? We can help!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.
Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Creators and Guests
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Host
Kyle Cummings
Kyle Cummings is the CEO and Founder of Podcircle, a podcast production agency who partners with New York Times bestselling authors, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, influencers and everyone in between to produce high-impact podcasts.
![Mickenzie Vought](https://img.transistor.fm/wrqoEJmVwEduZjxT_esEvgzrf3eyH0DNF2_AFcTkLdg/rs:fill:400:400:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9wZXJz/b24vY2ZlMTM4MzUt/ZmU5YS00Yzc5LWFl/MmMtYTMxNDgxNjJh/MWE3LzE2ODAyOTQ0/MzQtaW1hZ2UuanBn.webp)
Host
Mickenzie Vought
Mickenzie Vought is an expert podcast content strategist. She is also the Producer and Co-Host of the Living Centered Podcast, a leading emotional wellness podcast.
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