How to make your Fansted channel appear on Google
Fansted indexes all public channels by default. When potential subscribers search on Google, they can find your channel directly. This guide helps you improve your ranking in search results.
Understand how visibility works
Every Fansted channel is indexed by Google automatically.
The Show on Discover toggle in your channel settings only controls whether your channel appears on the Discover page. It does not affect Google indexing.
If you haven't created a channel yet, start by launching your first channel.
Choose a strong channel name
Your channel name becomes your permanent URL and appears in search results. Pick a name that:
- Describes what you do
- Is easy to remember and spell
- Includes relevant keywords when natural
| Channel Name | Why it Works |
| guitar-lessons-mike | Clear topic + personal branding |
| daily-fitness-tips | Describes content frequency and topic |
| african-recipes | Specific niche, searchable keyword |
| code-with-sarah | Personal brand + topic |
Write a strong channel description
Google uses your channel description to understand what your channel is about. Write a description that:
- Includes keywords subscribers search for
- Describes exactly what content you offer
- Stays under 160 characters for the first sentence (Google shows this in search results)
Strong example:
Learn acoustic guitar from scratch. Weekly video lessons covering chords, strumming patterns, and popular songs. Perfect for beginners who want to play their first song within 30 days.
Weak example:
Hey everyone! Welcome to my channel. I post cool stuff here sometimes. Subscribe if you want to see more!
Update your description anytime from Edit channel in your channel dashboard.
Add FAQs to your channel
Add a Frequently Asked Questions section to your channel description or pinned post. FAQs help Google understand your channel better and match you with relevant searches.
Answer questions your potential subscribers ask:
- What type of content do you post?
- How often do you upload?
- Who is your content for?
- What makes your channel different?
FAQs also build trust with visitors. When someone lands on your channel from Google, clear answers help them decide to subscribe.
Share your channel link everywhere
External links signal to Google that your channel is valuable. The more places your link appears, the higher you rank.
Share your Fansted channel link on:
- Your Twitter/X bio and posts
- Your Instagram bio and stories
- Your YouTube channel description
- Your LinkedIn profile
- Your personal website or blog
- Your email signature
- Reddit and forum posts (where relevant)
- Guest blog posts and interviews
Every external link pointing to fansted.com/your-channel-name improves your search ranking.
Make sharing your Fansted link a habit whenever you post on other platforms.