# YouTube Channel Launch Checklist

## Direction
- [ ] Write a one-sentence audience and channel promise.
- [ ] Choose a focused niche with room for related videos.
- [ ] List at least five distinct viewer questions.
- [ ] Check that the planned format fits available time and equipment.

## Channel setup
- [ ] Choose a name that is easy to say and spell.
- [ ] Check for confusingly similar names and handles.
- [ ] Write a clear channel description.
- [ ] Prepare readable profile and banner art.
- [ ] Review current settings in YouTube Studio.

## First video
- [ ] Select one useful viewer question.
- [ ] Outline the opening, main explanation, example, and close.
- [ ] Check sound, lighting, screen capture, and permissions.
- [ ] Record a short test and review it.
- [ ] Write an accurate title and description.

## Before and after publishing
- [ ] Proofread title, description, captions, and on-screen text.
- [ ] Check thumbnail readability and accuracy.
- [ ] Confirm visibility, links, and publishing time.
- [ ] Watch the published version and confirm playback.
- [ ] Record what you learned and plan a related follow-up.

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