Manage channel layout

Rearrange the channel homepage so the subscriber feed appears first, then a Featured playlist called 'Start Here — Basics' with five items, followed by a Recent uploads shelf. Write the visible shelf titles exactly as they should appear and state which playlist IDs to place in the Featured slot.

Before I change the layout, make it easier for new visitors to find core content. Recommend which three playlists to pin to the top row, suggest concise shelf titles aimed at new subscribers, and flag any playlists that duplicate content or confuse first-time viewers.

I moved the subscriber feed to the top and added a 'Start Here' playlist, yet subscription rate didn't budge for a week. Viewers watch the first video but don't explore further. I'm not sure whether layout or playlist selection is the issue. What likely explains this and what should I change first?

Over several channel updates, engagement falls after each redesign and team members revert changes nervously. I run channel strategy for a small label. Where are we wasting time and credibility, and what consistent rule should we enforce so layout changes improve newcomer conversion?