YouTube MVP Launch

Channel Launch Checklist

6 steps from zero to published. Complete each in order. Most steps take under 30 minutes.

Overall Progress 0% (0/6 steps)
1
Claim & Name Your Channel
Create a Google account if needed, then create your YouTube channel. Name it ContentStack or similar AI automation brand name.
Open YouTube Studio → ⏳ Not done yet
2
Upload Branding Assets
Create and upload your channel profile picture and banner using Canva. Use the dark theme with amber accent (#F5A623) to match the ContentStack brand.
Profile Picture
800×800px · PNG · Bold initials or icon on dark bg
Canva → Create Design → Social Media → Profile Picture
Banner
2560×1440px · PNG
Canva → Create Design → YouTube Banner
Suggested banner copy:
AI Automation Made Simple
Faceless · Evergreen · 6-Figure Automation
Open Canva → Upload in YouTube Studio →
3
Write Your About Section
In YouTube Studio → Customization → Basic Info. Copy the suggested about text below or customize it. First line = your keyword hook.
Copy this into YouTube Studio → About → Description:
I help entrepreneurs automate their businesses using AI — no tech skills required. 🤖 What I cover: AI agents, workflow automation, ChatGPT for business, no-code tools, and productivity systems. 🎯 My goal: Make AI automation accessible and actionable. Every video = one concrete thing you can implement this week. 📩 Free automation templates: [LINK] 📅 Upload schedule: 3 videos per week (Mon / Wed / Fri) Business inquiries: contentstack@polsia.app
4
Upload Your First Videos
Use the pre-built SEO specs in the app to guide your uploads. Each video has a title, description, tags, and script outline ready to copy-paste.
No video specs yet. Seed 3 evergreen video specs →
Upload to YouTube Studio → 0 video(s) published
5
Install Keyword Research Tools
Install vidIQ and TubeBuddy browser extensions. These tell you search volume, competition, and suggested tags for every video you make.

vidIQ

Best for: Competitor analysis, keyword discovery, trend alerts. Free tier: 5 searches/day. Start with searches for "AI automation business", "ChatGPT for entrepreneurs", "AI tools for small business".

Install vidIQ Chrome Extension →

TubeBuddy

Best for: Tag suggestions, thumbnail A/B testing, SEO grade. Free tier works for MVP. Install and connect your channel, then use Tag Wizard when uploading.

Install TubeBuddy →
Mark as done when both extensions are installed and connected to your channel
6
Submit for YouTube Partner Program
Once you hit 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours (28-day window), you're eligible for YPP. Monitize immediately when eligible — every day of delay costs ad revenue.
Subscribers 0 / 1,000
Watch Hours (28d) 0h / 4,000h
Ad Account ⏳ Pending
Open Monetization Settings →
YPP Growth Tips:
  • Upload shorts (60s) in addition to long-form — they drive fast subscriber growth
  • Use vidIQ to find low-competition keywords with 1K–10K monthly searches
  • First 48 hours after upload are critical — promote on Twitter/LinkedIn
  • End screens + info cards on every video push watch time up by 15–25%