How to Use YouTube Studio in 2021

Introduction

• Constant updates to YouTube Studio
• Tutorial on using YouTube Studio in 2021
• New and returning features
• Subscribe for more content on growing your channel

Getting into YouTube Studio

• Click on Customize Channel or Manage Videos
• Alternatively, click on your icon => Go to YouTube Studio

YouTube Studio Dashboard

• Dashboard Overview:
  • Latest video/live stream with analytics
  • Channel analytics summary (last 28 days): Subscribers, views, watch hours, revenue
  • Top Videos
  • Recent comments, posts, subscribers
  • YouTube news and updates
  • Creator Insider content

Content Tab

• Content Overview:
  • Previously labeled as “Videos”
  • Sections for uploads, live streams, community posts, and stories
  • Detailed info on videos: views, publication date, monetization, and issues
  • Edit video options: link, paid promotion, download, delete
  • TubeBuddy integration for additional tools and insights

Playlists

• Organize videos by topics
• Example: video editing, live streaming tutorials

Sponsors of the Video

• Restream: live streaming platform

Analytics Tab

• Overview of analytics features:
  • Real-time stats, live subscriber count, historical subscriber data
  • Channel wide statistics and trends
• Detailed Analytics Sections:
  • Overview: Views, watch hours, subscribers, revenue
  • Reach: Impressions, click-through rate, traffic sources
  • Engagement: Average view duration, watch time, audience retention
  • Audience: Returning vs new viewers, subscriber notifications, audience demographics
  • Revenue: Total revenue, RPM & CPM, monthly revenue, top-earning videos
• See More button for in-depth analytics and reports

Comments Tab

• Viewing and responding to comments
• TubeBuddy tools for managing comments efficiently

Subtitles Tab

• Adding subtitles in various languages based on audience demographics

Copyright Tab

• Manage copyright claims and takedown requests

Monetization Tab

• Manage monetization options: merchandise, memberships, supers, etc.

Customization Tab

• Basic Info: Channel description, URLs, links
• Branding: Profile picture, banner art, watermark (subscribe image)
• Layout: Trailers for subscribers and non-subscribers, featured sections

Audio Library

• Access free music and sound effects for videos

Settings

• General: Currency
• Channel:
  • Basic info: keywords
  • Advanced settings: audience targeting (kids or not), subscriber count display, ad preferences
• Upload Defaults:
  • Default settings for video uploads: visibility, description, tags, etc.
• Permissions:
  • Managing permissions for brand channels
  • Adding team members
• Community:
  • Managing moderators, approved users, and hidden users
  • Blocking words and links in comments

Feedback

• Giving feedback to YouTube

Conclusion

• Importance of understanding YouTube Studio for channel growth
• Thinking about generating income from the channel
• Encouragement to subscribe and further learning on passive income streams