Create a Customized YouTube Channel Background Using PowerPoint (videos)

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Posted on July 11th, 2009 by Peggy Duncan

In a recent post, I gave step-by-step instructions on how to create a customized Twitter background using PowerPoint and included some how to videos I made using Camtasia. If you have a YouTube channel, you can use the same methods explained in these videos to create a customized background (the skin) for it.

Resize PowerPoint Slide First, Then Design It

In the Part I video, you’ll see in Step 1 that it’s necessary to resize a PowerPoint landscape slide. For my YouTube channel, I changed the slide to Portrait and resized it to 15 inches width and 24 inches height.

To learn how to design the PowerPoint slide, watch the Twitter videos because the same techniques apply.

Add Your Graphic to Your YouTube Channel Background

Once you’re satisfied with your PowerPoint design, sign in to your YouTube Channel account (if you don’t have a channel, create an account and upload videos…it’s that easy).

Click Themes and Colors.
Click one of the color schemes provided by YouTube that matches your design.
Add your customized graphic to the background by clicking New Theme.
Under Background Image, Browse to find/add your design. (To tweak, Delete and Browse again to add until you’re satisfied.)

Customize YouTube Settings
When you visit my YouTube channel, you’ll see some additional customization such as “About Me.” If you want to customize what your visitors see even more, click Account (top, right of screen), Customize Homepage. Click through the other options and make desired changes.