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Getting Started with MakeItKnown: Transform Your YouTube Channel
· MakeItKnown Team

Getting Started with MakeItKnown: Transform Your YouTube Channel

Learn how to create your own video knowledge base in minutes using MakeItKnown.

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Getting Started with MakeItKnown

Welcome to MakeItKnown! In this guide, we’ll walk you through creating your first video knowledge base from your YouTube channel.

What is MakeItKnown?

MakeItKnown transforms your YouTube content into a beautiful, searchable website. Your videos become discoverable through:

  • AI-powered transcriptions - Every word is searchable
  • Smart summaries - Quick overviews of each video
  • SEO optimization - Help search engines find your content

Step 1: Enter Your Channel URL

Start by visiting our onboarding page and entering your YouTube channel URL. We support:

  • Channel handles (e.g., @yourchannel)
  • Channel URLs (e.g., youtube.com/c/yourchannel)
  • Channel IDs

Step 2: Customize Your Site

Choose a name and URL for your new site. We’ll automatically suggest options based on your channel name.

Step 3: Watch the Magic Happen

We’ll import your videos and start transcribing your latest content. This usually takes just a few minutes.

What’s Next?

Once your site is ready, you can:

  1. Share it with your audience
  2. Embed videos on other websites
  3. Track analytics and engagement
  4. Add more channels

Ready to get started? Create your site now!