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How to Write Perfect TITLE, DESCRIPTION, TAGS for More Views on YouTube!

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Beginner 3 min read For: Beginner YouTube creators looking to improve video metadata for better reach.
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This video explains how to optimize YouTube video titles, descriptions, and tags to improve search ranking and attract viewers. It emphasizes the importance of short, emotional titles, keyword-rich descriptions, and minimal effort on tags.

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Three Key Metadata Elements

Title, description, and tags are the three metadata pieces YouTube uses to understand video content.

[0:32]
Title Importance

Title is the most important factor as it's the first thing viewers see along with the thumbnail.

[0:54]
Short Titles

Keep titles under 70 characters; longer titles get cut off in suggested videos. MrBeast keeps titles under 50 characters.

[2:12]
Emotional Triggers in Titles

Use phrases that evoke excitement, shock, fear, or urgency to encourage clicks.

[3:00]
Description Importance

YouTube says descriptions with keywords help viewers find videos via search. Place important keywords at the beginning.

[4:01]
Adding Keywords to Description

List 2-3 most important keyword phrases at the start, separated by slashes. Use remaining keywords in a summary.

[5:00]
Default Description

Set a default description in YouTube Studio Settings to automatically include links and contact info.

[5:31]
Tags Minimal Role

Tags have minimal impact on discovery. YouTube states title, thumbnail, and description are more important.

[6:46]
How to Add Tags

Manually search for keyword phrases or use tools like TubeBuddy, VidIQ, or RapidTags.com.

[7:51]
SEO Not Enough

Good SEO helps ranking, but CTR, average view duration, and retention are also crucial. Focus on engaging content.

Optimizing title, description, and tags is essential for YouTube SEO, but creating engaging content with high CTR and watch time is equally important for success.

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Tutorial Checklist

1 0:54 Keep title under 70 characters, place main keywords at the beginning.
2 2:12 Include emotional trigger words in title to boost clicks.
3 3:34 Find relevant keywords by searching on YouTube and copy popular phrases.
4 4:06 Place 2-3 most important keyword phrases at the start of description, separated by slashes.
5 4:19 Write a summary of the video using remaining keywords.
6 5:00 Set a default description in YouTube Studio Settings for consistent links and info.
7 6:46 Add tags using manual search or tools like TubeBuddy, VidIQ, or RapidTags.com.

Study Flashcards (9)

What are the three metadata elements YouTube uses to understand video content?

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Title, description, and tags.

What is the recommended maximum character count for a YouTube title?

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Under 70 characters.

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Why should titles be kept short?

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Viewers have short attention spans and longer titles get cut off in suggested videos.

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What emotional triggers can be used in titles?

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Excitement, shock, fear, anger, or urgency.

2:14

Where does YouTube suggest placing keywords in the description?

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At the beginning of the description.

3:32

What is a default description and where is it set?

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A default description is automatically added to every upload; set in YouTube Studio > Settings > Upload Defaults.

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What is YouTube's stance on the importance of tags?

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Tags have minimal role; title, thumbnail, and description are more important.

5:45

Name two tools that can help generate tags for YouTube videos.

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TubeBuddy and VidIQ.

7:02

What metrics besides SEO does YouTube consider for ranking videos?

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CTR (click-through rate), average view duration, and retention.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Short Titles

Emphasizes the importance of concise titles due to reduced attention spans and truncation in suggested videos.

0:54
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Emotional Triggers

Explains how to use emotions to increase click-through rates, a key insight for content creators.

2:12
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Description SEO

Cites YouTube's own guidance on using keywords in descriptions for better search visibility.

3:00
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Tags Minimal Role

Debunks the myth that tags are crucial, aligning with YouTube's official statement.

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SEO vs. Engagement

Highlights that SEO alone isn't enough; viewer engagement metrics are equally important.

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Title, Description & Tags: The Right Way

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Directly addresses a common struggle for creators, promising a solution to a frustrating problem.

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Why Short Titles Win on YouTube

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Reveals a counterintuitive truth about title length and attention spans, backed by MrBeast example.

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How to Write Descriptions That Rank

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Provides a step-by-step SEO technique for descriptions that many creators overlook.

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Tags Don't Matter? YouTube's Truth

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Challenges a common belief among creators, sparking debate and curiosity.

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SEO Won't Save Bad Content

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Delivers a hard truth that refocuses creators on what truly matters for growth.

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[00:00] Title, description, and tags - these are the

[00:04] uses to understand what our video is about.

[00:06] If you use them effectively, you can easily

[00:13] But most people don't know the correct way

[00:15] They put things in the title that should go

[00:20] what should be in the tags, and so on, which

[00:24] So, today's video topic is: the right way

[00:31] videos.

[00:32] TITLE: Okay so if there is one factor among

[00:37] title.

[00:39] It's because the title is the first thing

[00:43] based on that, they decide whether to watch

[00:46] So, it is essential to have titles that are

[00:52] human viewers.

[00:54] So the first tip is Short & Easy to read Titles.

[00:56] We all know that titles should have important

[00:59] Yes, they should, BUT it doesn't mean you

[01:04] Many people think that since YouTube allows

[01:07] them all and end up adding keywords without

[01:11] That's not what you should do.

[01:13] Try to keep the title under 70 characters

[01:15] I'm saying this for two reasons.

[01:17] Firstly, it's 2023, and the average viewer's

[01:22] When viewers scroll through YouTube, they

[01:27] thumbnail.

[01:28] They just glance at it, and if they feel the

[01:34] So, it's essential to have a short title that

[01:36] Secondly, if the title exceeds 70 characters,

[01:42] the end.

[01:43] In the suggested section, titles get cut off

[01:50] That's why YouTubers like MrBeast always keep

[01:57] easily visible on every traffic source.

[01:58] Of course, you don't have to be so extreme,

[02:03] and if it exceeds that, make sure to have

[02:10] can at least see them.

[02:12] The second tip is to play with viewers' emotions.

[02:14] Remember I said that titles are not just for

[02:18] That's why it's a good idea to include phrases

[02:24] shock, fear, anger, or urgency.

[02:26] For example, if I'm making a tips video about

[02:33] to add excitement, I can use phrases like

[02:39] If I want to create urgency, I can write 'Don't

[02:42] To create fear, I can write 'Do This or Never

[02:46] So, this way, you can tap into viewers' emotions

[02:48] Don't think that just adding keywords in the

[02:53] Titles are as important as thumbnails in grabbing

[03:00] DESCRIPTION: There are mixed opinions about

[03:04] Some people think they are useful, while others

[03:09] I won't give my personal opinion here; I'll

[03:12] Go to YouTube Studio> Video details> Description

[03:16] There's a question symbol, and if you click

[03:20] with keywords can help viewers find your videos

[03:25] So, descriptions are indeed important.

[03:26] Whatever SEO work you want to do for your

[03:30] Many people end up doing the description's

[03:32] YouTube also suggests placing keywords in

[03:34] Let's say my video is about "YouTube Thumbnails."

[03:37] First, I need to find other main keywords

[03:42] directly on YouTube.

[03:44] I'll put my main keyword in the search bar,

[03:49] searching for will appear.

[03:50] I'll copy the relevant ones that match my

[03:52] Then, I can add an underscore before the first

[03:58] keywords.

[03:59] So, you can copy that as well.

[04:01] Once you have a list of all the important

[04:05] to the description.

[04:06] The 2-3 most important keyword phrases can

[04:10] and you can use a slash symbol or vertical

[04:15] YouTube also suggests giving an overview of

[04:19] You can write a summary of what the video

[04:20] However, you don't have to put too much effort

[04:25] only if there are important links or they

[04:30] The video's overview doesn't matter that much.

[04:32] So, you can use the remaining keyword phrases

[04:38] I have explained the video in summary form,

[04:42] keyword phrases.

[04:44] You can pause and read them.

[04:46] This way, you can optimize your video for

[04:50] You can also add timestamps and relevant links

[04:53] Up to this point, whatever we've written in

[04:58] right?

[04:59] But there are some things that will remain

[05:00] This is called the Default Description.

[05:01] Just go to YouTube Studio> Settings> Upload

[05:02] box.

[05:03] Whatever you write there will be automatically

[05:07] So, you won't have to write everything from

[05:10] You can add important links to your channel's

[05:17] and even a contact email for business inquiries

[05:20] YouTube also warns against keyword stuffing

[05:24] tags to your video's description.

[05:26] So, keep that in mind.

[05:29] TAGS

[05:31] : Most Indian YouTube tips channels focus

[05:37] to think that tags are crucial for getting

[05:42] But the truth is tags do not matter much.

[05:45] According to YouTube, tags have a minimal

[06:01] YouTube itself says that the video's title,

[06:24] description are more important than tags.

[06:28] So, YouTube is clearly stating not to focus

[06:40] Even if tags play a 0.1% role, it's still

[06:46] So, how to add tags?

[06:47] There are various ways to do it.

[06:50] I manually search and add tags.

[06:52] I look for keyword phrases related to the

[07:02] If you find it challenging, you can use TubeBuddy

[07:09] using for similar topics and use them for

[07:12] Another website, RapidTags.com, allows you

[07:16] useful tags for you.

[07:18] Remember, YouTube also suggests using tags

[07:24] content or channel name.

[07:25] However, tags are less helpful in 2023.

[07:26] In the past, they used to matter a lot, but

[07:36] Okay, now that we have learned how to optimize

[07:51] this bring in views?

[07:53] The answer is both yes and no.

[07:55] Proper SEO will help your video rank, but

[08:14] YouTube's main goal is to keep viewers on

[08:33] like CTR, Average View Duration, and retention

[08:37] If a video has a low CTR and poor watch time,

[08:46] So, focus on the right things like title,

[08:51] Improving these aspects will lead you to success.

[08:53] So, watch the thumbnail video, learn how to

[08:56] there.

[08:57] Bye!!

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