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The New Channels Design



Introduction

Welcome to the new Channels design! This new look and feel makes it easier for viewers to to find and watch content. It also makes it easier for Channel creators to organize and showcase exactly what they want. We incorporated your Feedback from the "Cosmic Panda" Channels and Watch experiment, and are excited to present:

  • A more streamlined and consistent design
  • An easier way to find and view videos
  • New, more flexible layouts for featured content, and
  • A way to keep your audience engaged even when you don’t have new uploads

Check out our video tutorial on getting started with your new Channel design!

To learn even more about Channels, click the tabs on the left of this Getting Started Guide, or click the right arrow below.

Note: What Automatically Migrates to the new Channels design after I opt-in?

The following will remain intact and will not be altered as part of the Channels migration:

  • Videos
  • Playlists
  • Comments
  • Subscribers
  • Likes
  • Account Settings
  • About this user
  • Title
  • Tags
  • Visibility
  • Redirect URLs
  • Vanity URLs
  • Tracking Pixels
  • Google Analytics Account ID number
  • Avatars, and
  • Backgrounds images
All of these elements can be updated in the new design.