10 of the Coolest YouTube Banners I've Ever Seen
By bcoleman@hubspot.com (Basha Coleman)
I‘m always inspired by the creativity that goes into YouTube banners. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered how you can create one for your own channel.
Well, you’re in luck — I’m here to uncover some of the best-kept secrets about YouTube banners.
In this article, you’ll learn what makes the best YouTube banners so eye-catching, and how you can create your own gorgeous channel art.
To answer those questions, I’ve included some excellent resources for YouTube banner templates (spoiler alert: they’re free), as well as 10 creative channel banners that inspire us as content creators.
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What makes a good YouTube banner?
Some YouTube banners are eye-catching, readable, and convey the brand of the YouTube channel. Others choose to include a logo and channel name.
And, in a few cases, a great YouTube banner might include high-quality photos and graphics to create visual interest.
But the truth of the matter is that everyone’s banner looks different and its design identity is ultimately dependent on its creator’s niche.
However, if you’ve been anxious about what to do, where to look to make your own YouTube banner, and how to make yours one of the best of the best, I’m here to share some good news: It doesn’t take a whole lot, just a few staples.
Check out this quick checklist of banner must-haves if you’re stuck on where to start:
- Your social media handles
- Your name and/or the name of your brand
- A channel tagline
- Graphics that represent your overall brand identity
Still, no matter how good your YouTube banner looks, the last thing you want is for yours to look the same as someone else’s.
That’s why the guidelines I mentioned for great banner art are pretty simple. You can build the foundation of your design using those best practices, but your unique creativity is what will set your banner apart from the crowd.
At the end of the day, your banner is like an abbreviated version of an onboarding process to your channel and who you are, so you’ve got to make every glance count.
To see some design tips in action, take a look at some fun and creative YouTube channel art examples below
YouTube Channel Art Examples
1. Jillian Harris
Simple, chic, and feminine. Jillian Harris‘ YouTube channel art conveys exactly what her brand represents. Simple channel art works if you’ve got a core following already.
If you didn’t know this, Jillian is quite popular on other social networks, and she‘s successfully migrating her audience to YouTube.
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Source:: HubSpot Blog
