If you have a YouTube video playing in the background as you read this post, you’re not alone: users watch a staggering 1 billion hours of YouTube content every day. People who have figured out how to create a YouTube channel – and make it successful – are the ones cashing in. With millions of active users and countless opportunities to engage with a new audience, YouTube might just be a great new platform for your brand. Luckily, creating a YouTube channel isn’t difficult. In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial. And sure, creating a successful YouTube channel is a little more work, but don’t worry: we’ve got you covered there, too. Keep reading! Bonus: Download the free 30-day plan to grow your YouTube following fast , a daily workbook of challenges that will help you kickstart your Youtube channel growth and track your success. Get real results after one month. How to set up a new YouTube channel Step 1: Create a Google account YouTube account