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Sean works on helping put together the digital & social content for Rebrandly. When not swimming through social media feeds, he can be found creating video content for Rebrandly customers to enjoy.
When it comes to sharing video online, YouTube is king. The platform boasts over a billion hours of video watched per day and is the second highest search engine online behind only its owner, Google. With such a massive reach, it’s clear why marketers favor the platform when engaging with consumers through video. But when it comes to using links on YouTube, there seems to some confusion over how best to do so…
There are a variety of ways to use links on YouTube. These range from the description box, the channel page, and comments section, to linking within the videos themselves. This can be done from either ‘ cards ‘ that pop up in the frame of the video, or clickable ‘ end screen ‘ elements that are overlaid on the video itself.
Whether you’re using YouTube to build your personal brand online , or a large business looking to expand your reach through video marketing , knowing the best practices for linking on the platform is essential. Let’s take a look at the various ways to do so!
When you visit a user’s channel, this is the default page you’ll be brought to. This is where all the basic information is laid out – who the creator or brand is, what their channel is about, a trailer demonstrating the type of content they produce, and a banner image.
The first place you’ll be able to find links on YouTube is at the bottom right-hand corner of the banner. First up is the primary link, which should lead to your main landing pages, such as a website or blog. To the right of this, additional links leading to various social channels of your choosing. Adding this in is quick and easy – simply go to your About page, click “Add Links”, and fill in URLs you want.
You can add up to 5 links on your banner. The first link will be displayed on the left, with the title of your choosing. It’s important to remember that this will be a “ DoFollow ” link, meaning any traffic driven from it will count towards your search ranking. Be sure to use your main landing page here to capitalize on this! The rest of these links can be filled with social media, support, or whatever URLs you wish.
We recommend using your own branded link for the first one on your banner, as they come with additional features such as detailed link analytics . This lets you track how many clicks your primary banner link is getting, along with a whole host of extra analytical data you’d be missing out on otherwise.
“ Check out my links in the description below !” is a phrase every YouTube viewer is used to hearing – creators, influencers, marketers, no matter the video-maker, everyone wants you to click their links in the description. These can range from affiliate marketing links to merchandise offers to simply other social media accounts.
There are two main problems that most creators face when linking in their description – but thankfully, we’ve got solutions for both! The first is pretty simple: always include “https://” before the link. When copying and pasting links from various different sources, it can be easy to lose or forget that prefix. However, due to the way YouTube is built, no links on the platform will work without it – they’ll simply show up as plain text, not clickable:
While people can of course still copy this text and paste it into their browser – that’s one step too many! Simply including the ‘ hypertext transfer protocol secure’ prefix allows people to click the link and be brought to your intended destination straight away. Nice and simple!
The second problem is also one that can be solved with branded links – and that is; messy, ugly, inconsistent links. This is an issue experienced by even the most popular YouTube creators. Let’s take a look at two examples – The Rock and Zoella . Each of these receives millions of views per video. Even if just 1% of these viewers choose to view and click the links in the description, that still tens of thousands of possible conversions – not to be sniffed at!
If the examples above, we can see both The Rock and Zoella accounts are filled to the brim with links. However, there’s no consistency – some are long URLs, some are generic short URLs -not one of these featuring their own brand! Let’s take a look at what these descriptions could look like if one of these creators used a branded link with their own domain:
Certainly looks a lot neater to me! On top of that, branded links can have a potential increase in click-throughs of up to 39% , with an added sense of trust and security. This is because of the user’s brand being on their links. With Rebrandly, they can also change the destination URL of any of these links at any stage – perfect for changing the destination of links on several videos at once.
In the early days of YouTube, ‘ Annotations ‘ were the primary method of linking from within a YouTube video itself. These were originally ugly text boxes with included the long URL popping up on screen, interrupting the video.
Since then, YouTube has moved on and developed two less intrusive ways to link from videos – Cards and End Screens . With Cards, a simple circle featuring an exclamation point appears in the top right-hand corner of your video, with teaser text if you wish, alerting the viewer to a link. Once tapped, a list of thumbnails and links pops up on the right-hand side of the screen. Cards can be useful for: linking to other videos, a relevant website, or merchandise store.
End Screen elements work in a similar fashion, altho they remain on the screen itself. These links appear in the final 20 seconds of a YouTube video, giving the user an option to click on similar videos, subscribe, or be sent to a website of the user’s choosing. Most creators will specifically create an end screen template for the end of their video to fit these links – the raw video simply has a blank space for the ’tiles’ to be added.
Both Cards and End Screens are incredibly useful tools for growing a user’s channel. Linking videos together and linking to preferred landing pages creates a seamless user experience for the viewer – they can be kept watching your content for longer and directed to your website to convert.
However, it’s important to remember that linking to an external website is only available to channels that are signed up for the YouTube Partner program and have their chosen website connected with to their account. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to link a variety of different sites from your videos – YouTube likes to keep a firm grip on where you’re sending their viewers!
There are plenty of ways to use links on YouTube – you just need to be sure you’re playing by YouTube’s rules when you do so. While the video-sharing platform can be an incredible tool for marketers and businesses alike, you must always pay attention to where and how you’re placing your links.
At Rebrandly, we’d recommend always using branded links on YouTube – everywhere except the Cards & End Screens, as they have to be dedicated YouTube or linked-website URLs.
Whether you’re commenting on a partner’s video, filling out your descriptions or about pages, branded links are the way to go. They look neater and more professional; Rebrandly.Video/Subscribe . They give a sense of consistency while promoting brand awareness – Rebrandly.Live/Highlights , Rebrandly.Blog/Read-More . Because you can always change the destination URL of any branded link you place on YouTube, you can ensure your links never go out of date.
Are you using YouTube to market your business? Comment below with a link to your channel, let us know how you find it!
Originally Posted: 4th of December 2018
Last Updated: 3rd of March 2021
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So, you've created a YouTube channel. That's great! But now what? Chances are you started a YouTube channel to bring attention to your brand, products, or services, so the next logical step is figuring out how to get traffic from your YouTube channel to the other places you do business. Or maybe you just want to share other great content with your audience. Either way, you're in luck. In this article, we're going to teach you how to add clickable links to your YouTube videos.
Before we show you how to do that, though, we're going to give you a quick overview of the type of content that YouTube allows you to link to from your YouTube videos. While none of the allowed or disallowed content will be surprising, it's important to understand YouTube's guidelines so you don't run afoul of the YouTube gods and find yourself kicked off the platform.
Don't have a YouTube presence yet? Check out our guide to starting a successful YouTube channel .
YouTube considers the safety of its users its number one priority. As such, there are certain types of content YouTube allows video creators to link out to and some that it just doesn't. Here's a breakdown of the types of content that are and aren't allowed at the other end of the clickable links in your YouTube videos.
YouTube allows video creators to link out to other sites and content that they own. In order to add clickable links to your YouTube videos, you'll need to verify that you own the site you're linking to. Additionally, you'll need to join YouTube's Partner Program (if it's available in your country). To join the partner program, your channel must have more than 4,000 watch hours and at least 1,000 subscribers in the past year. If you meet the criteria, apply for the YouTube Partner Program , associate your website using Google Search, and you're good to go.
YouTube doesn't allow links out to sites that sell illegal goods and services like counterfeit goods, fake government documents, and illicit drugs. Check out YouTube's guidelines on regulated goods here .
Even if you're not part of YouTube's Partner Program, you can link out to other YouTube videos from your own videos. You might consider linking to more of your own related videos or videos from other YouTube influencers and creators that your audience might enjoy.
YouTube creators aren't allowed to add clickable links to their YouTube videos that give users unauthorized access to paid content, regardless of what that content is (seminars, live events, workshops, music, software licenses, etc). This is considered piracy. Take a look at YouTube's copyright policy for more information.
YouTube prohibits creators from linking out to sites and apps that phish for user information or trick users into installing malicious software on their devices. These things can cause genuine harm to users, resulting in identity theft, denial of services, and data loss.
It should go without saying that YouTube creators aren't allowed to link out to sites that promote child abuse imagery (whether real or not).
YouTube has an approved list of crowdfunding and eCommerce sites that creators can link out from their videos. Before you try sending your viewers to an external merch shop or fundraiser, make sure that YouTube allows it by checking their list.
YouTube doesn't allow links out to pornographic content but does allow the use of nudes for educational purposes. Be sure to check YouTube's sex and nudity policy before linking.
Thanks to how easy the internet has made it to spread propaganda, terrorist groups have taken recruitment and pleas for financing online. YouTube does its part to fight against terrorism by prohibiting creators from linking out to content with ties to terrorist groups and ideologies.
Now that you're clear on the type of content you can and can't post to YouTube, let's take a look at how to add clickable links to your YouTube videos when you want to drive traffic to your website, email newsletters, affiliate marketing programs , or another lead generating or revenue-driving link.
Adding links to a YouTube video description is really easy—just add a URL to your video's description. The ease of use is probably what makes this the most popular method of adding links to YouTube videos.
Cards pop up during video playback at the times you specify and also show a lowercase "i" in the corner of your video. Just click on it to open up links, related videos, playlists, or channels. You can use cards to add links to videos, playlists, and channels any time, but must be a member of YouTube's Partner Program to use cards to add clickable links to your YouTube videos that use a custom URL.
End screens are similar to cards, but they show up at the end of your YouTube video. Like cards, you can use end screens to link to other videos, playlists, and channels. With end screens, you can also ask viewers to subscribe to your channel. You need to be a member of YouTube's Partner to use end screens to add links to a custom URL.
Video links are links that are mentioned within a video. You could either just talk about it, add a watermark to the video, or just show it on the screen at the point during the video when you're talking about it. These links aren't clickable.
The best way to add clickable links to your YouTube videos depends on your preferences as a YouTube creator. If you're not a member of the YouTube Partner Program, you're obviously going to be limited in the type of links you can add to your videos. We've found the adding links directly to video descriptions allows for more flexibility, letting you link out to sites that fall outside your approved associated websites list .
While there are multiple ways to add links to your YouTube content, there are really only two ways to add clickable links directly to your YouTube videos: cards and end screens. In this section, we're going to walk you through how to add links to your YouTube videos using those tools.
Cards are a great way to add interactive content to your videos, including playlists, videos, polls, and, of course, links to other websites. Once you add cards to your video, a lowercase "i" will appear in the top right corner of your video. Clicking on it will bring up a list of cards that viewers can use to navigate to other videos or websites.
To add cards to your YouTube videos, start by logging into your YouTube account and going to YouTube Studio . Once there, go to the Content section and click on the edit icon (the pencil) for the video you want to add cards to:
This will bring up the video details where you can change the video title, add a description, choose or upload a thumbnail for your YouTube video , and many other things. What we're interested in, though, is adding a card. To do that, click on the Cards option:
You'll see a new window with the video timeline and cards menu. Click on Add Card to show the card options:
Click the Link option (it's greyed out in the image above) to add a clickable link card. The first time you use external links, you'll need to accept the Terms and Conditions. Next, under Associated website , enter your website's URL from the Select site dropdown menu. Click Add an associated website or Settings to associate a site with your YouTube account. Below the video, you'll be able to enter the time in the video that you want to start the card in the Start Time field. Click Next and add your card title, the call to action , and any teaser text you want to include. You can even upload an image. Once everything is set up the way you want, click Save . Remember, every URL you want to add as a clickable link to your YouTube videos needs to be approved by YouTube first and added to your list of associated websites.
Once you click on the teaser, the card expands:
Now that we've covered how to add clickable links to your YouTube videos using cards, let's take a look at end screens.
An end screen is similar to a card but it shows up at the end of your YouTube video. End screens are a great way to include a call to action that sends your viewers to the next step of your marketing funnel . You can even monitor your end screen performance using Google Analytics to make sure that your end screen is helping you get closer to your marketing goals.
There are two ways to add an end screen to your YouTube videos: when uploading or after uploading. Pretty straightforward, right? Let's start by walking through how to add an end screen when uploading your video.
From your YouTube Studio dashboard, click on Upload Videos and choose the video you want to upload. Fill in the details for your video and be sure to choose or upload a thumbnail to make your YouTube video stand out. Click More Options to add information like tags, languages and subtitles, categories, and more. When you're done, click Next to move forward to the Video Elements screen. Here you have the option to add an end screen.
You can choose Import From Video if you want to feature another video or select Add to choose from several end screen options.
Once you've chosen your setup and filled out the necessary information, you can click + Element to add a clickable link to your end screen.
To add a clickable link to your YouTube videos using an end screen after you've already uploaded your video, just go to the Content section from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and choose the video you want. Next, click End screen :
Now you'll add clickable links to your end screen by clicking + Element as described above.
Adding links to your YouTube videos is only part of the equation. If you want to make sure that your links are effective, you'll need a way to track the traffic generated by those links. The best way to track the traffic generated by your YouTube video links is by using UTM codes when you add links to your videos. Google offers a free tool, Campaign URL Builder , that helps you create UTM codes so you can track your link activity easily.
Now you know how to add clickable links to your YouTube videos. As you can see, it's an easy process but it comes with a big reward. When you add clickable links to your YouTube videos, you get to control your brand's narrative and direct your viewers to the content that is most important for them to see. This can lead to better leads, a more dedicated list of subscribers, and, ultimately, more revenue for you!
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