How to do a good YouTube video SEO.

Doing good YouTube video SEO is all about helping YouTube understand your video and match it with the right audience. Here’s a simple but effective step-by-step guide:

✅ 1. Start With Keyword Research

You need to know what p

 

eople are searching for.

• Use tools like:

  • YouTube Search Suggest (type your topic and see what auto-fills)

  • TubeBuddy or VidIQ

  • Google Trends (filter by YouTube Search)

  • AnswerThePublic for video content ideas

✅ Example: Instead of a generic title like “Fitness Tips,” go for “Beginner Home Workout for Weight Loss (No Equipment).”

✅ 2. Create an SEO-Friendly Video Title

• Use your main keyword early in the title.

• Make it clear, clickable, and

• natural.

• Add a benefit or result if possible.

✅ Example:
“How to Train Your Dog at Home | Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners”

✅ 3. Write a Strong Description

• Use your main keyword in the first 2 lines.

• Write like a human but add related keywords naturally.

• Include:

  • What the video is about

  • Timestamps (if possible)

  • Links to socials, website, or products

  • A call to action: like, subscribe, comment, etc.

✅ Example opening:
“Want to learn how to train your dog at home? In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you the best techniques to teach obedience and build a stronger bond with your pet…”

✅ 4. Add Tags (Even if They Matter Less Now)

• Use a mix of broad and specific tags.

• Include your brand name and variations of the keyword.

✅ Tags example:
dog training, home dog training, puppy obedience, train your dog, pet tips

✅ 5. Use a Custom Thumbnail

• Design an eye-catching, clear thumbnail.

• Use big bold text, close-up faces, or bright colors.

• Make sure it tells the viewer what the video is about instantly.

✅ Tools: Canva, Photoshop, Snappa

✅ 6. Say Your Keywords in the Video

YouTube can auto-transcribe your video. Saying your main keywords naturally helps with SEO.

✅ 7. Use Subtitles and Captions

• Upload accurate subtitles (SRT file) or use YouTube’s automatic captions.

• Helps with SEO and makes your video accessible.

✅ 8. Encourage Engagement

• Ask people to like, comment, and subscribe.

• More engagement = better ranking in search.

✅ 9. Use End Screens & Cards

• Link to other videos to keep people watching (increase watch time).

• Promote your playlists or related content.

✅ 10. Promote Your Video Outside YouTube

• Share it on social media, embed it in blog posts, email newsletters, etc.

• More views and shares boost SEO indirectly.

Bonus: Watch Time, Click-Through Rate (CTR), and Audience Retention

YouTube ranks videos higher when:

• People click your video (CTR)

• They stay and watch it (retention)

• They interact with it (comments, likes, shares)

So make your content engaging, useful, and worth watching till the end.