Connecting your YouTube account to a social planner can significantly streamline your content creation and scheduling process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you link your YouTube account effectively.
Steps to Connect Your YouTube Account
- Access the Social Planner:
- Navigate to the marketing section of your dashboard.
- Select the option labeled “Social Planner.”
- Initiate Google Integration:
- Look for the Google Integrations feature within the social planner.
- Click on it to begin the connection process.
- Authenticate Your Account:
- You will be prompted to log into your Google account. Make sure to use the credentials associated with your YouTube channel.
- Grant the necessary permissions for the social planner to access your YouTube data.
- Select Your YouTube Account:
- Once connected, you will see a list of your YouTube accounts (if you have multiple).
- Choose the account you want to connect for posting content.
- Confirmation:
- After selecting your account, confirm the connection. You should now see your YouTube account listed within the social planner.
Create a New YouTube Post:
- Navigate to “Create New Post.”
- Choose the YouTube channel where you want to post.
- Enter your video description in the caption, including any hashtags and emojis.
- Select either the “Video” or “Shorts” option.
- Add a title for your YouTube Video or Short.
- Note: When the Shorts option is selected, “#shorts” is automatically appended to the title.
- Set the privacy level: Public, Private, or Unlisted.
- Optionally, add a follow-up comment to your post.
- Schedule your YouTube Video or Short.
Video and Short Dimensions for YouTube:
- Users can upload videos and shorts up to 1GB in size.
- Thumbnails can be PNG or JPEG and up to 2MB for verified users.
- Shorts must be 60 seconds or less and should have a vertical aspect ratio, ideally 9:16.
Pro Tips
- Check Permissions: Ensure that the social planner has all necessary permissions for posting, managing videos, and accessing analytics to fully utilize its features.
- Keep Your Credentials Secure: Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on your Google account to keep your YouTube channel safe.
- Regularly Update Content Strategy: Use the analytics provided by the social planner to refine your content strategy based on viewer engagement and trends.