Title: How to Create a Playlist on YouTube: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction :
Hello, YouTube enthusiasts! If you're looking to organize your favorite videos or share a collection of content with your audience, creating a playlist on YouTube is the way to go. In this blog, we'll walk you through the simple steps to create your own playlists.
What is a YouTube playlist?
A YouTube playlist is a collection of videos that play in order, one after another, automatically. Think of it as a music playlist you might create on Spotify or Apple Music, but for videos.
When one video finishes, the next one in the queue comes on screen without the user taking action. And just like music playlists, you can shuffle YouTube playlists to keep things fresh.
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As you can see, there are endless ways to use YouTube playlists as a consumer – but the possibilities for brands and marketers are also endless. Before we dive into how to make a playlist on YouTube, let’s talk about why you should create one first.
Why create a YouTube playlist?
YouTube playlists can be a fun tool for curating content to enhance your daily life. For example, you might want to create a playlist of your favourite music videos to have on in the background during a party. Or you could compile your favourite at-home workout videos into a playlist for a custom fitness routine you can do in your living room.
But when it comes to brands, YouTube playlists are the ultimate content curation tool for marketers. Instead of engaging your customers with just a single video, you could captivate them with multiple videos that come together to tell a bigger story.
This also enhances the customer experience because they don’t have to search around for content – you’ve already created the perfect playlist of videos that addresses their every need.
For example, you could create a YouTube playlist that walks your clients through your product features, and highlights a different feature in each video.
You could create a playlist of video testimonials to send to potential new customers.
As you can see, the possibilities for YouTube playlists are endless, and so is their ability to enhance your customer experience.
So without further ado, let’s get to it. Here’s how to create a playlist on YouTube in just a few simple steps.
How to create a playlist on YouTube
The first step to making a playlist on YouTube is simple. You need to decide where you want to host the playlist. YouTube playlists are automatically hosted in the channel you make them in, so you want to be sure you’re logged into the right channel before you get started.
It’s possible you have access to multiple channels. YouTube automatically creates a personal channel associated with your account, but you could also have access to a business or brand channel that you manage.
To navigate to the appropriate channel, select your avatar in the top right corner of the screen, and when the dropdown appears, select “Switch account” and then select the channel you want to add a playlist to.
Next, select your avatar once again – which should now show the image of the channel you want to add a playlist to – and select “Your Channel” from the dropdown.
Doing this will take you to your YouTube channel – basically the central hub where your brand stores and manages all of your YouTube content.
Select the “Customise Channel” button to access YouTube’s video manager and start creating your playlist.
From this screen, you’ll be able to edit your entire YouTube channel, including your about information, videos, channels you follow, and more. To create a playlist, select “Playlists” on the left-hand side menu.
From there, you’ll see all your existing playlists, and most importantly, a button labeled “New playlist” in the top right. Click that button to start the playlist creation process.
Voila, you’ve created your Youtube playlist! But we’re not quite done yet. Next you need to add videos to your playlist. Click on your playlist, then click on the three dot menu to open a dropdown menu. The first option is “Add Videos”.
When you click on this a pop up will appear that allows you to search for, and add, videos to your playlist. When you’re happy with your list of videos click “Add Videos”.
And that’s it! You have your playlist. Click on the “Share” button to copy your playlist URL, email the playlist to someone, or embed the playlist on your website.
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Step 1: Sign in to Your YouTube Account
To get started, make sure you're signed in to your YouTube account. If you don't have one, create an account or log in.
Step 2: Navigate to Your YouTube Studio
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select "YouTube Studio."
Step 3: Access the Playlist Section
On the left sidebar, click on "Playlists" to access your playlist management.
Step 4: Create a New Playlist
Click the "New playlist" button to create a new playlist.
Step 5: Customize Your Playlist
Give your playlist a name and description.
Choose whether it's a public, unlisted, or private playlist.
Click "Create" to finish the setup.
Step 6: Add Videos to Your Playlist
Now, it's time to add videos. You can do this in a few different ways:
From the video's page: Click the "Save" button below the video and select your playlist.
From your library: Go to your "Library" and select "Videos." Then, click "Options" and "Add to playlist."
Step 7: Organize and Rearrange Videos
To reorder videos in your playlist, click and drag them to your preferred position.
You can also remove videos by clicking the three dots next to the video and selecting "Remove from playlist."
Step 8: Customize Playlist Settings
Click the playlist to access its settings, where you can edit the title, description, and privacy settings.
You can also set your playlist's thumbnail and choose to have it play on repeat or shuffle.
Step 9: Save Changes
Don't forget to click "Save" after making any changes to your playlist.
Step 10: Share Your Playlist
Once your playlist is ready, click the "Share" button to generate a link or share it on social media.
How to edit a playlist on YouTube
Now that you’ve created your playlist, you may want to edit it from time to time. Luckily, YouTube makes that easy. First, navigate back to the playlists tab. Then click on the pencil icon to make your edits:
From this screen, you can edit the title and description of your playlist:
And also add more videos, delete your YouTube playlist, and update your playlist settings:
The settings pop up gives you the opportunity to make decisions about your new playlist:
You can also sort the videos in your playlist by most popular, date added, or date published.
Finally, if you want to delete a video from your playlist, simply select the 3 dot menu on the right hand side and then click “Remove from [name] playlist”.
Conclusion :
That's it! You've successfully created a playlist on YouTube. Whether it's a collection of your favorite music videos or a series of informative tutorials, playlists are a great way to curate and share content with your audience. Have fun organizing your favorite videos and sharing them with the world. Happy YouTube playlist creating!