When someone lands on your CincoTube channel, the Video Spotlight—also known as your channel trailer or featured video—is your golden opportunity to make a powerful first impression. This short, attention-grabbing clip automatically plays for visitors who haven’t subscribed yet, while another can be shown to returning subscribers to keep them engaged. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what the Video Spotlight is, how to set it up, and why it’s a strategic must‑have for building your audience and optimizing viewer experience.
What Is the Video Spotlight Feature?
The Video Spotlight allows you to highlight specific videos on your channel homepage:
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Channel trailer for non‑subscribers: A video that auto‑plays or appears as soon as visitors who aren’t subscribed land on your channel.
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Featured video for subscribers: A different video that’s shown to returning or subscribed viewers to keep them engaged.
Why It Matters
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Instant engagement: Engages new visitors immediately and boosts watch time.
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Tailored experience: Allows different content for subscribers vs. new viewers.
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Better conversions: Great for promoting key content like intros, updates, or CTAs on your landing.
How to Set Your Video Spotlight
To add or change these featured videos:
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Go to your CincoTube channel.
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Navigate to the channel settings by clicking on the gear icon as shown below.
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Click on Customization.
- Under Video Spotlight, click Add to feature a video at the top of your channel. You have the option to select different videos—one for non‑subscribers and another for subscribers.
- Click on Close once you are done.
How to Change or Remove a Video in Video Spotlight
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Go to your CincoTube channel.
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Click the gear icon or Settings to open the channel settings.
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Select Customization.
- Under Video Spotlight, click the three vertical dots next to the featured video to reveal the options menu. Choose Change video to pick a new video you’d like to feature on your channel. You can assign one video for non‑subscribers and a different one for returning subscribers. If you’d prefer to remove the current spotlight video, simply select Remove Video from the same dropdown.
- Once you’re finished, click Close.
