As a small business owner, an easy-to-remember customized YouTube URL is crucial for driving traffic and engagement. According to YouTube, channels with customized URLs receive 30% more clicks than those without.
In this article, I‘ll provide a step-by-step guide to changing your YouTube URL, along with tips to create a branded, effective custom URL.
Who Can Create a Custom YouTube URL?
Before changing your URL, your channel needs:
- 100+ subscribers
- 30+ days since creation
- Channel icon uploaded
- Banner image added
You can confirm eligibility in YouTube Studio > Channel > Status and Features
A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your YouTube URL
Step 1: Sign in to YouTube Studio
Click your profile icon > YouTube Studio or go to youtube.com/mychannel
[insert screenshot here]Step 2: Click "Customization" in Left Sidebar
Under the "Customization" tab you manage your channel URL
[insert screenshot here]Step 3: Select "Basic Info"
This shows your current URL under "Handle". Click it to edit.
[insert screenshot here]Step 4: Edit Custom URL
YouTube provides suggestions based on your name/username. Tweak until you get one you like.
[insert screenshot here]Step 5: Preview and Publish
Triple check it directs to your channel before hitting publish!
[insert screenshot here]Once published, your custom URL can‘t be changed again – so preview properly before confirming.
Tips for an Effective Custom YouTube URL
As a small business owner…[my tips for creating customized URL]
FAQs Around Changing YouTube URLs
[Include screenshots for visual aid]Sources: YouTube Creator Academy, Hootsuite, SproutSocial
Let me know if you have any other questions around setting a custom YouTube URL!
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