21 YouTube Settings that Will Hose a Newer YouTube Channel that You want to Get Fixed

Consider & Study these 21 Factors Regarding Your YouTube Channels for Simple Things You Can Do to Put Your YouTube Channels in a Better Probability Position to Succeed…

Here are the 21 YouTube settings that Marcus Jones discusses in the video as potentially “stunting” a small channel’s growth:

1. Publish to subscriptions feed and notify subscribers: This setting can be turned off for new videos that don’t align with the existing content of the channel.
2. Designate video content as “made for kids” or not: This setting is important for ensuring that the video is suitable for the intended audience and avoiding potential fines.
3. Allow automatic chapters and key moments: Marcus recommends turning this off as YouTube’s AI is not yet good enough to create accurate chapters.
4. Add chapters manually: Marcus shows how to add chapters manually in the video description.
5. Turn off featured places: This setting allows YouTube to track the viewer’s location, which can be invasive.
6. Turn off auto-concepts: This setting relies on YouTube’s AI to identify concepts in the video, which can be unreliable.
7. License and distribution: Marcus recommends using the Creative Commons attribution license, which allows other creators to reuse content with attribution.
8. Channel homepage: Marcus stresses the importance of having a clear and organized channel homepage, with a consistent layout and clear category labels.
9. Custom thumbnails: Marcus recommends using custom thumbnails that accurately represent the content of the video.
10. Card settings: Marcus advises turning off unwanted cards, such as cards that promote other videos or playlists.
11. End screens: Marcus recommends using end screens strategically, such as promoting related content or encouraging viewers to subscribe.
12. Annotations: Marcus advises turning off annotations, as they can be distracting and may not work on all devices.
13. Watermarks: Marcus recommends turning off watermarks, as they can be distracting and may not be effective for promoting the channel.
14. Copyright claims: Marcus advises reviewing copyright claims regularly and disputing any claims that are incorrect.
15. Monetization settings: Marcus recommends reviewing monetization settings regularly and adjusting them as needed.
16. Ad breaks: Marcus advises setting up ad breaks strategically, such as during natural pauses in the video or during promotional segments.
17. Audio ducking: Marcus recommends turning off audio ducking, which can be distracting and affect the overall audio quality of the video.
18. Closed captions: Marcus advises turning on closed captions for all videos, as they can improve accessibility and engagement.
19. Subtitles: Marcus recommends using subtitles strategically, such as promoting other videos or playlists.
20. Sponsorships and merchandise: Marcus advises reviewing sponsorship and merchandise settings regularly, and adjusting them as needed.
21. YouTube Analytics: Marcus recommends regularly reviewing YouTube Analytics to understand viewer behavior, track performance, and adjust content strategy accordingly.

By adjusting these settings, small YouTubers can potentially improve their channel’s growth and visibility on the platform.