Getting Started

Start with the shortest path to signal

ChannelDeck is most useful when your first session ends with a decision, not a dashboard tour. Start by connecting one channel, importing recent videos, and checking which formats already outperform your average.

What you should do first

• Connect the YouTube channel you actually publish on.
• Import a recent window of videos so performance patterns have enough context.
• Review format-level winners before you review single-video outliers.
• Add or clean up labels for your most important formats and topics.
• Run one recommendation or growth tool only after you know what question you are asking.

Your first useful session

Aim to leave the first session with three notes:

1. One format that deserves another attempt.
2. One packaging or retention problem to inspect.
3. One metric you will watch after the next upload.

Where to go next

• Read What is ChannelDeck if you want the product model first.
• Follow Setup if you want the fastest implementation path.
• Use Connect YouTube if channel permissions are the main blocker.
• Browse Product Guide when you want a map of each screen.
• Use Playbooks when you are ready to turn data into a weekly habit.