{"id":8470,"date":"2021-09-29T07:20:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T07:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=8470"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:03:19","slug":"how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Feature Channels on YouTube? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Channels can create communities and foster mutual promotions among themselves.<\/li>\n<li>Mentioning the other handles (Shorts or VODs) will help your audience differentiate the real ones from fake ones.<\/li>\n<li>It is essential to use YouTube Studio from a desktop browser, as there is no option for mobile editing.<\/li>\n<li>To include featured sections in your channel, you need to first add videos or playlists to your channel.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure to select those channels that have an audience matching your requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#What_is_a_Featured_Channel\" title=\"What is a Featured Channel\">What is a Featured Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Why_Every_Creator_Should_Have_Their_Own_Featured_List\" title=\"Why Every Creator Should Have Their Own Featured List\">Why Every Creator Should Have Their Own Featured List<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#1_Expand_Your_Brand\" title=\"1. Expand Your Brand\">1. Expand Your Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#2_Save_Your_Audience_From_Imposters\" title=\"2. Save Your Audience From Imposters\">2. Save Your Audience From Imposters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#3_Build_Communities_and_Make_Connections\" title=\"3. Build Communities and Make Connections\">3. Build Communities and Make Connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Examples_of_Featured_Channels_on_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"Examples of Featured Channels on YouTube Channel\">Examples of Featured Channels on YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Why_Add_a_Featured_Channel_To_Your_YouTube\" title=\"Why Add a Featured Channel To Your YouTube\">Why Add a Featured Channel To Your YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#How_to_Add_Featured_Channels_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Add Featured Channels on YouTube\">How to Add Featured Channels on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#How_To_Get_Your_Channel_Featured\" title=\"How To Get Your Channel Featured?\">How To Get Your Channel Featured?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Understanding_the_Google-friendly_keywords\" title=\"Understanding the Google-friendly keywords\">Understanding the Google-friendly keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Thumbnails_attract_viewers\" title=\"Thumbnails attract viewers\">Thumbnails attract viewers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Be_inclusively_inclusive_of_the_metadata\" title=\"Be inclusively inclusive of the metadata.\">Be inclusively inclusive of the metadata.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#The_Benefits_Of_Adding_Feature_Channels_On_Your_YouTube_Channel\" title=\"The Benefits Of Adding Feature Channels On Your YouTube Channel\">The Benefits Of Adding Feature Channels On Your YouTube Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#What_should_you_consider_before_making_a_featured_channel_list_on_YouTube\" title=\"What should you consider before making a featured channel list on YouTube?\">What should you consider before making a featured channel list on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Q1_How_do_you_get_featured_channels_on_the_YouTube_app\" title=\"Q.1 How do you get featured channels on the YouTube app?\">Q.1 How do you get featured channels on the YouTube app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Q2_How_do_you_feature_other_channels_on_YouTube\" title=\"Q.2 How do you feature other channels on YouTube?\">Q.2 How do you feature other channels on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Q3_What_does_%E2%80%9CYouTube_featured%E2%80%9D_mean\" title=\"Q.3 What does &#8220;YouTube featured&#8221; mean?\">Q.3 What does &#8220;YouTube featured&#8221; mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Q4_How_To_Feature_YouTube_Shorts_On_Your_Channel_Page\" title=\"Q.4 How To Feature YouTube Shorts On Your Channel Page?\">Q.4 How To Feature YouTube Shorts On Your Channel Page?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/how-to-feature-channels-on-youtube\/#Q5_What_Is_Featured_Video_For_Returning_Subscribers\" title=\"Q.5 What Is Featured Video For Returning Subscribers?\">Q.5 What Is Featured Video For Returning Subscribers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Do you want to raise a dear friend to fame, but are unsure how to feature channels on YouTube? Adding a pal&#8217;s channel to yours can work wonders, and you can gain free YouTube views while promoting their video\u2014 a noble job to shake hands on. To enhance your friendship or partnership, we&#8217;re here to tell you how to feature channels on YouTube to make money.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Featured_Channel\"><\/span>What is a Featured Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34578\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube.png\" alt=\"example for how to feature a YouTube channel on YouTube\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-YouTube-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A featured channel is another channel that the creator has chosen to highlight on their YouTube channel account. For example, a creator owns more than one channel. So he can add the rest of the channel to the featured list. This is another way to promote other channels. For example, MrBeast features other channels on his main channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Every_Creator_Should_Have_Their_Own_Featured_List\"><\/span>Why Every Creator Should Have Their Own Featured List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why should I give real estate on my page to someone else?&#8221; This question comes up frequently with many smart creators. The answer lies in how you use the youtube channel featured video area and the featured sections effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Expand_Your_Brand\"><\/span>1. Expand Your Brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many creators are not limited to just one YouTube channel nowadays. In addition to your main channel, you may have a Shorts account, a Gaming channel, or even a VODs channel. Using the YouTube channel featured video area and featured sections, you can direct your audience to other channels and keep them engaged with your brand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Save_Your_Audience_From_Imposters\"><\/span>2. Save Your Audience From Imposters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube is rife with &#8220;clip channels&#8221; that rip off other creators videos. By having your secondary official accounts listed in your featured sections, you give your audience a clear sign that they&#8217;re dealing with the authentic accounts. No more copycats!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Build_Communities_and_Make_Connections\"><\/span>3. Build Communities and Make Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Networking is critical for any successful YouTuber. When you promote other creators, you expose your audience to their works, and this often creates a &#8220;win-win&#8221; situation for both of you because they will reciprocate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Featured_Channels_on_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>Examples of Featured Channels on YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we have seen an example of MrBeast on how to feature a channel on YouTube.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s see some more examples that can give you a clear picture of where to use feature channel and how to feature a channel on YouTube to enhance engagement on them as well.<\/p>\n<p>First one is TEDx, they have a lot of sister channels. Each channel has added featured channels of other TEDx channels and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34602\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx.png\" alt=\"Featured Channels on TEDx\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-TEDx-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second example is MKBHD The studio channel. Where they have featured their tech podcast channel, a channel for Shorts, etc. Each channel is serving a specific purpose directed to main channel that is Marques Brownlee and viceversa audience is been diverted to other channels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34603\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-The-Studio-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Netflix has created channels for each region, and the content on each channel is specifically related to that region. This helps in YouTube localization and directs the audience to global content.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34604\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Featured-Channels-on-Netflix-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Add_a_Featured_Channel_To_Your_YouTube\"><\/span>Why Add a Featured Channel To Your YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are benefits to adding a YouTube channel. The primary reason creators add a channel in a featured section is to create awareness about the new channel. As seen in the above examples, how creators add channels in the featured section and divert the audience from the main channel to other channels.<\/p>\n<p>This makes the promotion easy, and the new channel gets quick awareness. The audience also gets to consume a new type of content that they enjoy. By featuring a channel, it also results in a loyal community.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Featured_Channels_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Add Featured Channels on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in! Take your laptop because currently there is no way to complete this process through mobile applications. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to add featured channels on YouTube through the desktop version of the studio app:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34607\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel.png\" alt=\"steps on how to a feature a channel on YouTube\" width=\"1336\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel.png 1336w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel-1024x659.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/steps-to-add-featured-channel-210x136.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log In:<\/strong> Go to the site, sign in, and click the icon with your profile photo in the upper right corner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>YouTube Studio:<\/strong> Choose &#8220;YouTube Studio&#8221; to access your creator space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customization:<\/strong> Check out the left-hand side menu, find \u201cCustomization\u201d and click on it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Section:<\/strong> Switch the tabs to \u201cLayout,\u201d locate &#8220;Featured Sections&#8221; section and click &#8220;Add section&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose &#8220;Featured Channels&#8221;:<\/strong> Scroll down and select Featured channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section Details &amp; Search Channels:<\/strong> You will see a pop-up window, where you need to come up with an interesting section title and start searching channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publish:<\/strong> After adding all needed channels, click \u201cDone\u201d and &#8220;Publish&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34609\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/featured-image-steps.png\" alt=\"featured image steps\" width=\"952\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/featured-image-steps.png 952w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/featured-image-steps-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/featured-image-steps-768x651.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Your_Channel_Featured\"><\/span>How To Get Your Channel Featured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making your well-written content on YouTube is an easy task. Just follow up on a few written rules to make your channel stand out and eventually get featured.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Google-friendly_keywords\"><\/span>Understanding the Google-friendly keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A significant part of the success depends on the SEO work while building your channel from scratch. SEOs are Google-friendly keywords that engines understand, helping you get into users&#8217; topics. You can also gain access to these keywords with the help of the Google Ads keyword planner. Head over to the search engine results page and get a just about the most popular topic recorded in a video format.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thumbnails_attract_viewers\"><\/span>Thumbnails attract viewers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might have experienced this for yourself. There are many cases where the thumbnail of a particular video is pretty appealing. Once the video starts to play, you realize that there is a clown in the house. This plays a significant role in getting free YouTube views, but eventually gets stuck in a downward spiral. You can always create interesting thumbnails and ones that are relatable to your video content.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_inclusively_inclusive_of_the_metadata\"><\/span>Be inclusively inclusive of the metadata.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These metadata play a key role in the success of a YouTube video. Points such as tags and categories should only be present in their respective data boxes. Do not forget to add your video categories, as it helps YouTube identify your target audience.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know how to feature channels on YouTube. Let&#8217;s see some benefits for doing all these.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_Of_Adding_Feature_Channels_On_Your_YouTube_Channel\"><\/span>The Benefits Of Adding Feature Channels On Your YouTube Channel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are the benefits of adding featured channels to your YouTube channel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can enhance your channel&#8217;s visibility, exposure, subscribers, and views by highlighting other channels on your own YouTube channel; you can also increase your subscriber counts on both your channel and those of your fellow creators.<\/li>\n<li>In the long term, this could develop into a full-fledged commercial partnership with potential business prospects, collaborations, and expansion opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Another great benefit is that they will also tell their friends about you, increasing subscriptions.<\/li>\n<li>When you start collaborating more to help each other, you&#8217;ll notice that others are more willing to help you when needed. Additionally, it will also help you gain <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/free-youtube-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free YouTube views.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_consider_before_making_a_featured_channel_list_on_YouTube\"><\/span>What should you consider before making a featured channel list on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider the following things before making a featured channel list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relevant to your content:<\/strong> Ensure the channel&#8217;s content is relevant to your niche and audience. This encourages viewers to check out similar content to yours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutual Support:<\/strong> Support like-minded friends and creators with whom you have a good rapport and friendships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate with creators of high-quality content:<\/strong> feature channels that are active and consistently produce good\u00a0videos. Avoid channels that haven\u2019t posted in a long time or have low engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Add Channels to YouTube Featured is another simple technique you can use to improve your page layout. It will help with branding, secure your identity against any imitation, and create those social bonds that will eventually lead to success. Do not forget to always update your list and feature channels that upload only high-quality videos that will please your subscribers. Of course, do not forget to add the YouTube channel&#8217;s featured videos for the newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>We have definitely made your work easier and have left no stone unturned in terms of how to add a featured channel on YouTube. <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Be sure to check out our blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/how-to-get-rich-on-yt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to get rich on YouTube<\/a>, which shares the secrets to creating a perfect YouTube <\/span>channel. In this blog, we looked at some examples of how channels feature relevant channels or associated channels. Steps to Add a Featured Channel on YouTube. Strategies and benefits of featuring a channel on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_do_you_get_featured_channels_on_the_YouTube_app\"><\/span>Q.1 How do you get featured channels on the YouTube app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get featured on the YouTube app, you must focus on a few things- producing high-quality videos that adhere to the YouTube community&#8217;s standards, norms, and suggestions, including crafting high-quality video titles, tags, and descriptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_do_you_feature_other_channels_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Q.2 How do you feature other channels on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adding other channels to the featured channels list is pretty simple. Go to your channels settings&gt; click on Customization&gt; featured channels&gt; start adding names to the list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_does_%E2%80%9CYouTube_featured%E2%80%9D_mean\"><\/span>Q.3 What does &#8220;YouTube featured&#8221; mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The featured channels list will build a connection in people&#8217;s eyes and in the algorithm between your channel and these featured channels if you add friends&#8217; channels and\/or other channels you appreciate. In simpler terms, it means promoting other artists&#8217; content on your channel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_To_Feature_YouTube_Shorts_On_Your_Channel_Page\"><\/span>Q.4 How To Feature YouTube Shorts On Your Channel Page?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Follow the steps to feature YouTube Shorts on your channel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your YT account<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the profile picture icon<\/li>\n<li>Select YouTube Studio<\/li>\n<li>From the left-hand sidebar, scroll down and choose Customization<\/li>\n<li>Here, you will see the option of Featured Sections<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the plus icon of Add Section<\/li>\n<li>From the list of options, tap on Short Videos<\/li>\n<li>All your YouTube Shorts will be displayed here<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_Is_Featured_Video_For_Returning_Subscribers\"><\/span>Q.5 What Is Featured Video For Returning Subscribers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This section means you have the chance to highlight a video for your subscribers to watch. 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