How To Create Youtube Channel in USA
How To Create Youtube Channel in USA:
.jpeg)
You don’t need to live in the U.S. to run a channel “for
a U.S. audience.” Below is a clean, step-by-step path—from creating the channel
to targeting viewers in the United States—plus the key rules on monetization
and taxes.
Step-by-step
1)
Create the channel (5 minutes)
1.
Sign in with a Google account →
YouTube → Profile → Settings → Create a new channel. You can make a personal
channel or a Brand Account (easier for teams/branding).
2.
Pick a clear, memorable channel name and @handle
(you can change it later in YouTube Studio / mobile).
2)
Secure it
·
Turn on 2-step
verification, add a recovery
email/phone, and verify your
phone inside YouTube (this unlocks longer uploads, custom
thumbnails, etc.). (General best practice; no citation needed.)
3)
Set up channel branding & basics
·
In YouTube
Studio → Customization, add:
o
Banner (fits on TV/desktop/mobile), logo, and About
description that states your value for U.S. viewers (niche + benefit + upload
schedule).
·
In Studio
→ Settings → Channel, add keywords,
set default upload settings, and (optionally) set Country/region to “United States” for branding.
(Country doesn’t force distribution; it’s okay to leave it as is.)
.jpeg)
4) Define “USA-based” targeting (what actually makes it
U.S.-focused)
·
Language & references: speak/write in clear U.S. English; use U.S.
measurements, prices, holidays, and examples.
·
Topics: pick problems and trends
relevant to Americans in your niche (e.g., U.S. college admissions, U.S. tax
prep basics, U.S. travel, NBA, etc.).
·
Thumbnails & titles: bold, readable text, promise a concrete payoff (“Save
$300 on…”, “NYC vs LA cost of living”).
·
Posting times:
schedule when Americans are online. As a shortcut: aim for 6–9 pm Eastern (New York) or 6–9 pm Pacific (Los Angeles). From Bangladesh time
(UTC+6), that’s roughly 4–7 am
(for Eastern) or 7–10 am next day
(for Pacific).
5) Produce your first 3–5 videos
·
Keep a repeatable format (hook →
value → proof/demo → summary → CTA).
·
Audio matters more than camera—use
a lav/USB mic.
·
Add chapters,
cards, end screens,
and a pinned comment that links related videos.
6) Upload & optimize each video
·
Title: benefit + keyphrase (no
clickbait).
·
Description: 2–3
helpful paragraphs + links; add U.S.-relevant terms naturally.
·
Tags: not critical, but okay for
misspellings.
·
Language & captions: set video language to English (US) and add subtitles
(auto-captions + quick edits).
·
Audience setting:
mark “Not made for kids” unless it truly is (COPPA). (Policy compliance is
global.)
.jpeg)
7) Analytics to confirm U.S. reach
·
In YouTube
Studio → Analytics → Advanced mode, filter by Geography to see U.S. views, watch time, CTR,
retention. If the U.S. share is low, iterate topics, titles, and posting times.
8) Monetization (what unlocks, and when)
There are two thresholds you should know:
·
Early YPP eligibility (fan funding & some features):
500 subscribers, 3
public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 watch
hours (12 months) or
3M Shorts views (90 days).
·
Full ads revenue sharing:
1,000 subscribers and
4,000 public watch hours (12 months) or 1,000
subscribers and
10M valid public Shorts views (90 days).
Apply in Studio
→ Earn when you meet the criteria. (YouTube will notify you as
well.)
9) Payments & U.S. tax forms (for creators outside
the U.S.)
·
You’ll connect AdSense inside Studio. All monetizing creators
must submit U.S. tax info.
·
As a non-U.S. individual, you
typically submit Form W-8BEN inside
AdSense. Google may withhold U.S. tax on U.S.-sourced revenue based on your
treaty rate (if any). Don’t claim U.S. residency unless it’s true.
.png)
10) Grow with a simple weekly loop
1.
Publish 1–3 times/week (mix 1 long + 2 Shorts
is a good start).
2.
After 48–72 hours, check CTR,
retention, and U.S. geography;
test a new thumbnail if CTR < 4–5%.
3.
Double down on videos with
above-average U.S. watch time;
make sequels/series.
4.
Add community posts & polls
targeted to U.S. interests.
Quick launch checklist
·
Google
account + channel created (Brand Account if needed).
·
2-step
verification + phone verified.
·
Name,
@handle, banner, description done.
·
Studio
→ Settings set (keywords, defaults, optional Country/region = United States).
·
First
3–5 videos recorded, edited, and scheduled for U.S. prime time.
·
Analytics
→ Geography checked after each upload.
·
Monetization
tab reviewed; understand 500-sub early YPP vs 1k-sub full ads.
·
AdSense
linked; submit W-8BEN accurately when eligible.
Important
do’s & don’ts
·
Do: make U.S.-relevant content and
schedule for U.S. hours.
·
Don’t: use VPNs or fake addresses to
“appear” in the U.S.—it doesn’t help distribution and can violate policies.
·
Do: respect copyright (music, clips)
and disclose affiliate links; mark sponsored content properly (FTC rules apply
to U.S. audiences).
.jpeg)
Comments
Post a Comment