★ New YouTube layout DEC 2011 - Full Review ★

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This New layout Interests me. After Searching through to find all the changes, I found some major improvements, some broken things, and some things I didn't like.

Overall, I like this new layout. It makes it easier for me to search videos, search my subscriptions, and find videos I like.


Some things I like about the new Layout are the tabs on the side of the homepage that let me organize my subscriptions box a lot easier.

I also like that the recommended box got an upgrade. Now it is more accurate at understanding the kind of videos that you user likes best.

The new logo for youtube is also nice!

The only real thing I don't like is that you can't delete videos that you have all ready seen. It annoys me greatly!

What do the people of Youtube have to say on this matter?

If you are just going to complain that the other one was better than SOD OFF! almost everyone on Youtube hates change, but once it happens, everyone comes to enjoy it!

What do you think they could improve? NOT CHANGE! about Youtube?

I would say make it so you can delete videos you have already watched.

Thank you for your feedback... If you aren't a hater!!!!

Last Thursday, popular video site, YouTube, launched a redesign. The feedback on this change has been mixed, with many individuals scratching their heads at how to use the new website. The popular video sharing website introduced a "fresh coat of digital paint" on the website, as a way of making the website simpler. If you're still confused by all the new features, we are here to help you navigate through the new YouTube.

Layout and Interface

The homepage is the first major change that a majority of YouTube visitors will notice. As you can now see, the home page layout pulls the user's focus toward the left sidebar. On the side, you see the various social additions YouTube has added. You also see a list of your subscriptions in alphabetical order, for easy reference. However, more customization can be found when clicking "see all".

This page shows you a full list of your subscriptions. If you want to unsubscribe to a user, just click "subscribed" and you're done. If you favor certain subscriptions, you can click the thumbtack. This will bring their name(s) to the top of the list. The left side also shows you recommended channels and YouTube's recommend videos list (trending, popular, and various genres). Yes, it will still recommend people you are already subscribed to, so don't think it's a glitch.

New Social Integration

The new layout now allows you to link Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Each network will show various videos shared between your friends/followers. This isn't full integration, so you can't update your status or add friends. Some individuals feel that the social networking integration adds to the video watching experience. Videos viewed directly from YouTube's social networking integration help YouTube generate income. For the user, social integration allows for an organized way of seeing the funny and interesting videos shared in a flood of status, updates, and tweets.

The Channel Features

The new profile design disregards the previous designs and backgrounds creating a brand new design. To keep the same look, you may have to make minor changes to the design. The "about" section is now on the right side. It is smaller than before, so to keep it aesthetically nice, you may want to change your profile bio to fit in, or you'll have text cut off (unless the user clicks "more"). Below, there is a section that shows you profiles linked to the account. In this case, linked profiles automatically are sent to the respective profile when clicked.

The featured tab will show your main featured video, the feed tab shows any information you share with your subscribers (favorite, liked, shared videos, new uploads etc). Videos section shows all of your uploaded videos. There are various layouts you can choose from. The first choice is creator, showing your featured video and your playlists below. The second is blogger, chronological feed of your videos and activity. Networker layout shows your featured video and the channels in your YouTube "box". Live layout is geared more toward individuals who broadcast live and "everything" shows all of this in one.

A Vlogger's Take

At first glance, I had some obvious objections to the new YouTube design. It's apart of human nature to not like drastic changes. However, the new YouTube layout was a necessary change, signaling YouTube's new focus. YouTube is now focusing on allowing individuals who create quality material to shine. There were a couple of instances where I made some minor mistakes. For example, when attempting to create a bulletin, I actually commented on my own profile. All in all, just like with Facebook, after individuals get used to it, they'll appreciate the new layout.

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  • How do we view other peoples profile? I'm interested in what they write about themselves too. Just not the videos.

  • @WeightlossChristy What do you mean? 

  • @NawafDandachi On the left side of the old Layout, people write a description of themselves. They don't seem to have this option in the new layout. You are limited to a little box.

  • @WeightlossChristy Yeah. but it only shows the first 4-5 lines. then you have an option to see more. it's a description. on the other hand there is 4 kinds of layouts you can chose from. each has it's own position of tabs and information. You can still use the old layout but for March 7 Channels will be automatically upgraded :/ - It's a much neat then the current one in my opinion ;)

  • Do you know how do i change my featured video with this new layout? I did try to change with the old one but when i get back to this new layout it gets back to the old video that i had..

    Hope you can understand me and help me too eheh

    Cheers!

  • @DarkDevilGaming Go to your channel. where the featured video is .... then on the right top corner of the video. there is "EDIT" .. press it!

    then you would see a box that is labeled "Most Recent Video in featured set" make sure you untick it..

    then you will see a list of videos. chose the video you want. then apply.

    Tell me if it helps

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  • @NawafDandachi omg LOL ahaha i was looking for a button like that but i couldn't find it! yes it did help, a lot!

    Thank you so much :p

    Cheers!

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