#eTubeGuide : How To Add Feature Video on Youtube Playlist on Youtube Channel

How to Add a Featured Video to a YouTube Playlist on Your YouTube Channel

Adding a featured video to a YouTube playlist on your channel can be an effective way to highlight specific content for your viewers. Featured videos are typically used to showcase important videos, such as popular content, channel trailers, or important updates. However, YouTube doesn’t directly allow you to “feature” a video within a playlist itself (like setting a “featured” video for a playlist). Instead, you can manage which videos appear at the top of your playlist, or use the “Featured Playlist” section on your channel homepage to draw attention to specific playlists.

Here's how you can add and highlight videos in playlists and feature them on your channel.

Step-by-Step Guide: Adding a Featured Video to a Playlist

1. Create or Edit a Playlist

Before you can feature a video in a playlist, you'll need to create or edit a playlist.

To Create a New Playlist:

1. Log in to YouTube: Open YouTube and log in with your account.
2. Go to YouTube Studio: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select YouTube Studio.
3. Go to the Playlists Section: In the left sidebar, click on "Playlists" under the "Content" section.
4. Create Playlist: Click on the "New Playlist" button.
5. Name Your Playlist: Give your playlist a relevant name, then choose the visibility (Public, Unlisted, or Private). Click Create.

To Edit an Existing Playlist:

1. Go to the Playlists section in YouTube Studio (as mentioned above).
2. Click on the playlist you want to edit.

2. Add Videos to Your Playlist

To Add Videos to Your Playlist:

1. Go to the Playlist: Open the playlist where you want to add a featured video.
2. Click on "Edit": You'll see an "Edit" button next to your playlist title (in YouTube Studio). Click it to open the editing options for that playlist.
3. Add Videos: You can add videos to the playlist by:
   • Searching for videos from your channel.
   • Clicking on the "Add Videos" button, and selecting from the videos in your library.
   • Using the URL to add videos from any YouTube source.
4. After selecting the video(s), click "Add" to include them in the playlist.

3. Pin a Video to the Top of the Playlist (Make It "Featured")

While YouTube doesn't allow you to directly "feature" a video in a playlist, you can rearrange the order of videos in the playlist so that a specific video is always at the top of the list.

1. Go to Your Playlist in YouTube Studio: Navigate to the playlist you want to edit in the Playlists section of YouTube Studio.
2. Click "Edit" on the Playlist: This will take you to the editing page where you can see all the videos in your playlist.
3. Rearrange Videos: You can drag and drop the videos to reorder them. Simply click on the video thumbnail and move it to the desired position at the top.
4. Save the Changes: After moving the video you want to feature to the top, make sure to save the changes.

By doing this, you effectively make the video you want to "feature" appear at the beginning of the playlist.

4. Feature the Playlist on Your Channel Homepage

Once your video is at the top of the playlist, you can highlight the playlist on your YouTube channel homepage for better visibility.

To Feature a Playlist on Your Channel Page:

1. Go to Your YouTube Channel: Visit your YouTube channel by clicking on your profile picture and selecting Your Channel.
2. Customize Channel: On your channel page, click the "Customize Channel" button (it’s near the top of your page).
3. Add Featured Sections:
   • Scroll down to the "Featured Sections" area and click "Add Section".
   • Choose "Single Playlist" or "Multiple Playlists" depending on how many playlists you want to showcase.
   • You will then be asked to choose the playlist(s) you want to feature. Select the playlist you want to highlight and click Done.
4. Arrange the Playlist Section: You can drag and reorder sections on your channel homepage, so make sure to position the playlist with your featured video in a prominent spot.

5. Set a Playlist as "Featured" in Your Channel's Layout

Another way to feature a playlist on your channel is by setting it to be "Featured" for viewers who visit your channel page. This allows new visitors to easily discover the playlist, including the featured video at the top.

1. Go to YouTube Studio: From your YouTube Studio, go to the Customization section.
2. Click on the "Layout" Tab: In the Layout tab, scroll to the section that says "Featured sections".
3. Add "Featured Playlists": Add a "Featured Playlist" section by clicking on "Add Section".
4. Choose the Playlist: Select the playlist you want to feature and click Done.

This will show your playlist (with your featured video at the top) on your channel homepage.

Additional Tips for Featuring Your Video:

• Playlist Title and Description: Make sure the playlist title and description are clear and catchy to help new visitors understand the content of the playlist and the reason for featuring it.
• Custom Thumbnails: Create custom thumbnails for your videos to make them more eye-catching. A visually appealing thumbnail can help increase the likelihood that viewers will click on and watch your featured video.
• Promote Your Playlist: You can share the link to your playlist on social media, your website, or in video descriptions to direct more traffic to it and increase its visibility.
• Use Playlist Sections: You can organize playlists into sections on your channel, such as "Popular Videos" or "Tutorials", to make it easier for viewers to find your content.

Conclusion

While YouTube doesn’t allow you to directly “feature” a video in a playlist (in the same way you can set a channel trailer), you can easily make any video the first video in a playlist by rearranging the order. You can also promote and highlight that playlist on your channel’s homepage to ensure it gets more visibility. By customizing the playlist and featuring it prominently on your channel, you can increase viewer engagement and attract more subscribers to your YouTube channel.