Why Use Fanbeam for YouTube?
YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine with over 2 billion users. Consistent video uploads with optimized scheduling help grow your channel and audience.
How to Connect YouTube
- 1Navigate to "Channels" in Fanbeam
- 2Click "Add Channel" → "YouTube"
- 3Sign in with your Google account
- 4Select the YouTube channel you want to connect
- 5Grant permissions for video uploads
YouTube Best Practices
- Upload Schedule: Maintain a consistent weekly schedule
- Optimal Times: Weekdays 2-4 PM, weekends 9-11 AM
- Video Length: Aim for 8-15 minutes for optimal retention
- Thumbnails: Use eye-catching custom thumbnails
- SEO: Optimize titles, descriptions, and tags for search
- Shorts: Post 1-2 YouTube Shorts daily for discovery
YouTube Content Strategy
Long-Form Content: In-depth tutorials, reviews, and educational videos
YouTube Shorts: Quick tips, trends, and viral content
Series: Create episodic content to build anticipation
Live Streams: Engage with your audience in real-time
Community Posts: Keep your audience engaged between uploads
Platform Requirements
- Google account with YouTube channel
- Channel must be in good standing
- Permissions for video uploads
Pricing
YouTube scheduling is available on all Fanbeam plans:
- Free: 3 channels including YouTube
- Creator: $15/mo for 5 channels with unlimited posts
- Professional: $39/mo for 15 channels with team collaboration
- Business: $79/mo for 40 channels with advanced analytics and API access
Need more channels? Add our Extra Channels add-on ($10/mo per 5-pack) to any plan. Need more storage for video files? Add Extra Storage ($5/mo per 50GB).
Start with our free plan to line up long-form uploads and Shorts in the same calendar.