# YouTube Channel Manager

## Overview
A complete end‑to‑end system for planning, producing, publishing, and tracking YouTube videos. This template gives you:

- A **Content Calendar** to schedule ideas and deadlines.  
- A **Production Pipeline** that moves each video from concept to publish.  
- An **SEO & Keywords** board to rank your topics.  
- An **Analytics Dashboard** that pulls key performance metrics.  
- A **Resources & SOPs** page for scripts, branding assets, and repeatable processes.

> 💡 Tip: Duplicate the template for each channel you manage to keep data isolated while reusing the same workflow.

## Content Calendar
| Video Title | Status | Publish Date | Video Type | Target Keyword | Owner | Notes |
|------------|--------|--------------|------------|----------------|-------|-------|
| How to Edit Intro in Premiere | Idea | 2024‑07‑10 | Tutorial | "Premiere intro edit" | Alex | Draft script in Resources |
| 10 Productivity Hacks for Creators | Planning | 2024‑07-15 | Listicle | "productivity hacks for YouTubers" | Maya | Need B‑roll footage |
| Behind the Scenes: My First 1M Views | Draft | 2024‑07-20 | Vlog | "behind the scenes YouTube success" | Sam | Interview with team |
| Live Q&A: Ask Me Anything | Scheduled | 2024‑07-25 | Live | "YouTube Q&A live" | Alex | Promote on Instagram |
| 2024 YouTube Algorithm Update Explained | Published | 2024‑07-01 | Explainer | "YouTube algorithm 2024" | Maya | Link to analytics sheet |

> 💡 Tip: Use the **Status** column to filter the view into “Ideas”, “Planning”, “In Production”, and “Ready to Publish”. This keeps your weekly planning meeting focused.

## Production Pipeline
| Stage | Description | Owner | Due | Completed? |
|-------|-------------|-------|-----|------------|
| Script Draft | Write a 5‑minute script outline | Alex | 2024‑07‑03 | ✅ |
| Filming | Record all footage, B‑roll, and voice‑over | Sam | 2024‑07‑07 | ⬜ |
| Editing | Assemble, add graphics, color‑grade | Maya | 2024‑07‑09 | ⬜ |
| Review | Internal review + thumbnail design | Team | 2024‑07‑10 | ⬜ |
| Schedule | Upload to YouTube, set premiere, add cards | Alex | 2024‑07‑10 | ⬜ |

> 💡 Tip: Link each Production Pipeline row to its corresponding entry in the **Content Calendar** via a Relation property (you’ll set this up after import). This creates a master view of every video’s progress.

## SEO & Keywords
| Keyword | Search Volume (US) | Competition | Target Video | Current Rank | Notes |
|---------|-------------------|-------------|--------------|--------------|-------|
| Premiere intro edit | 1,200 | Medium | How to Edit Intro in Premiere | — | Add timestamps in description |
| productivity hacks for YouTubers | 3,500 | Low | 10 Productivity Hacks for Creators | — | Use “#productivity” tag |
| YouTube algorithm 2024 | 8,900 | High | 2024 YouTube Algorithm Update Explained | 12 | Update thumbnail for CTR |
| behind the scenes YouTube success | 900 | Low | Behind the Scenes: My First 1M Views | — | Include “#bts” tag |
| YouTube Q&A live | 2,100 | Medium | Live Q&A: Ask Me Anything | — | Promote 48 h before live |

> 💡 Tip: After each video publishes, update the **Current Rank** column. Use a simple Google search with “site:youtube.com <keyword>” to see where you rank.

## Analytics Dashboard
| Metric | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Goal |
|--------|------------|--------------|------|
| Total Views | 12,340 | 48,210 | 50,000 |
| Avg. Watch Time (min) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Subscribers Gained | 210 | 820 | 1,000 |
| Click‑Through Rate (CTR) | 6.8 % | 7.1 % | 8 % |
| Revenue (USD) | $145 | $620 | $800 |

> 💡 Tip: Create a filtered view that only shows videos with **CTR < 6 %** – those are your low‑performing thumbnails that need redesign.

## Resources & SOPs
- **Script Template** – `Resources > Script Template.docx` (downloadable)  
- **Thumbnail Guidelines** – PDF with brand colors, fonts, and layout rules.  
- **Video Release SOP** – Step‑by‑step checklist (script → upload → promotion).  
- **Brand Assets** – Logos, intro/outro animations, music library links.  

> 💡 Tip: Store all assets in a shared cloud folder (e.g., Google Drive) and link the folder URL at the top of this page for one‑click access.

## How to import into Notion
1. **Create a new page** in your Notion workspace where you want the template.  
2. Click the three‑dot menu → **“Import”** → select **“Markdown & CSV”**.  
3. Upload this `.md` file. Notion will create a page with headings and tables.  
4. For each markdown table (Content Calendar, Production Pipeline, SEO & Keywords, Analytics Dashboard), click the table → **“Turn into database”**.  
5. Add the following **Relation** properties:  
   - In **Production Pipeline**, add a relation to **Content Calendar** called “Video”.  
   - In **Content Calendar**, add a relation back to **Production Pipeline** called “Production Steps”.  
6. Adjust property types (e.g., set **Publish Date** to “Date”, **Status** to “Select” with options Idea, Planning, Draft, Scheduled, Published).  
7. Duplicate the page as a template for each new channel you manage, then rename accordingly.  

Your YouTube Channel Manager is now ready to drive consistent content creation and growth!