# Shorts Shelf for Desktop Channel Pages

Adding a Shorts Shelf to Your Desktop Channel Page

For some time, the Shorts shelf has been a standard feature for mobile users, allowing viewers to easily discover short-form content. As of the publication of this guide, this functionality has extended to desktop channel pages. This update allows Creators to ensure their short-form videos are prominently displayed and organized for those visiting their channel via a web browser on a computer.

By adding a dedicated Shorts shelf, you can improve the visual organization of your channel home page, making it easier for your audience to navigate between different types of content.

How to Add the Shorts Section in YouTube Studio

Configuring your channel layout is done through the backend management tools. To add the Shorts shelf to your desktop page, follow these steps:

1. Access Customization: Log into your account and navigate to the “Customize” tab within YouTube Studio. This area is designed for managing the overall appearance and layout of your channel’s home page.
2. Add a New Section: Within the customization settings, locate the option to “Add section.”
3. Select Shorts: From the list of available section types, select “Shorts.” This will create a dedicated row on your channel page specifically for your short-form uploads.

Organizing Your Channel Layout

Once you have added the Shorts shelf, it may not automatically appear in the position you prefer. YouTube Studio allows you to manage the hierarchy of your content sections to better control the viewer’s experience.

To move the shelf, simply drag the section to your desired position on the page. Depending on your content strategy, you might choose to place the Shorts shelf at the top of the page to highlight recent short-form trends, or further down to prioritize long-form videos and playlists.

By taking a few moments to arrange these Shorts shelves, you ensure that your channel remains professional and easy to navigate across both mobile and desktop platforms, providing a consistent experience for all your viewers.

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The Shorts shelf for mobile has been around for a while. Most recently, there are also Shorts shelves for desktop. To add one to your channel page, go to the “Customize” tab in your YouTube Studio. There, click on “Add section,” select “Shorts,” and drag the section to the desired position.

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