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youtube-seo-optimizer
Optimize YouTube videos for search and discovery. Generates SEO-optimized titles, descriptions, tags, hashtags, and chapters. Includes keyword research and competitor analysis. Use when publishing videos, improving discoverability, or optimizing existing content.
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SKILL.md
YouTube SEO Optimizer
Maximize video discoverability through strategic SEO optimization.
YouTube Algorithm Factors
π RANKING FACTORS (Estimated Weight):
1. Click-Through Rate (CTR) - 25%
2. Watch Time & Retention - 30%
3. Engagement (likes, comments, shares) - 15%
4. Keyword Relevance - 15%
5. Upload Consistency - 10%
6. Channel Authority - 5%
KEY INSIGHT: SEO gets you discovered, CTR+Retention determines success
SEO Elements
1. Title Optimization
FORMULA: [Primary Keyword] + [Modifier] + [Benefit/Hook]
Character Limit: 100 (recommend 50-70)
Keyword Placement: First 50 characters
Case: Title Case or Sentence case (consistent)
β
"iPhone 16 Pro Review: 6 Months Later (Honest Opinion)"
β
"How to Edit Videos Like a Pro in Premiere Pro 2025"
β "MY VIDEO about PHONES!!! [WATCH NOW] #iPhone #Review"
2. Description Optimization
CHARACTER LIMIT: 5,000 (first 150-200 shown in search)
STRUCTURE:
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[ABOVE THE FOLD - First 150 chars]
Hook + Primary keyword + Call to action
[MAIN DESCRIPTION - 200-500 words]
- What the video covers
- Key timestamps/chapters
- Natural keyword integration
- Related context
[LINKS & RESOURCES]
- Links mentioned in video
- Affiliate links (disclosed)
- Social media links
[HASHTAGS]
#keyword1 #keyword2 #keyword3 (max 3-5)
[ABOUT/BOILERPLATE]
- Channel description
- Contact info
- Posting schedule
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3. Tags (Still Relevant!)
TAG STRATEGY:
- Primary keyword (exact match)
- Long-tail variations
- Misspellings of popular terms
- Related topics
- Channel/brand name
LIMIT: 500 characters total
IDEAL: 8-12 tags
Example for "iPhone 16 Review":
- iphone 16 review
- iphone 16 pro review
- iphone 16 camera test
- apple iphone 2024
- best smartphone 2024
- iphone vs android
- [your channel name]
4. Hashtags
PLACEMENT: Description (appear above title)
LIMIT: First 3 hashtags shown
BEST PRACTICE: 3-5 relevant hashtags
#primarykeyword #secondarykeyword #broadtopic
β
#iPhone16 #TechReview #Smartphone
β #fyp #viral #trending (YouTube isn't TikTok)
5. Chapters (Timestamps)
FORMAT:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Chapter Title
4:56 - Chapter Title
RULES:
- First timestamp MUST be 0:00
- Minimum 3 chapters
- Each chapter minimum 10 seconds
- Use keywords in chapter titles
SEO BENEFIT: Chapters appear in Google search results
Description Template
[HOOK - What viewers will learn/see]
In this video, I [primary action] + [key benefit]. [Secondary hook].
π KEY POINTS:
β’ [Point 1 with keyword]
β’ [Point 2 with keyword]
β’ [Point 3 with keyword]
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
[X:XX] - [Chapter with keyword]
[X:XX] - [Chapter with keyword]
[X:XX] - [Chapter with keyword]
[X:XX] - Conclusion
π LINKS MENTIONED:
β’ [Product/Resource]: [URL]
β’ [Product/Resource]: [URL]
β’ My [Related Video]: [URL]
π± CONNECT WITH ME:
β’ Instagram: [link]
β’ Twitter: [link]
β’ Website: [link]
#Hashtag1 #Hashtag2 #Hashtag3
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[Brief channel description]
[Upload schedule]
[Business inquiries email]
Keyword Research Process
Step 1: Find Primary Keywords
TOOLS:
- YouTube Search Autocomplete (free)
- Google Trends - YouTube Search
- TubeBuddy / VidIQ (freemium)
- Ahrefs YouTube Keyword Tool
METHOD:
1. Type topic in YouTube search
2. Note autocomplete suggestions
3. Check competitor video titles
4. Look at "People also search for"
Step 2: Analyze Competition
FOR EACH KEYWORD, CHECK:
- Number of results
- Quality of top 10 videos
- View counts of top videos
- Channel sizes of competitors
SWEET SPOT:
High search volume + Weak competition
(Large channels ignoring the keyword)
Step 3: Long-tail Opportunities
Add modifiers to primary keyword:
- [year]: "best camera 2025"
- [comparison]: "vs", "compared to"
- [specificity]: "for beginners", "under $500"
- [intent]: "how to", "tutorial", "review"
Output Format
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YOUTUBE SEO OPTIMIZATION
Video Topic: [Topic]
Target Keyword: [Primary Keyword]
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π― OPTIMIZED TITLE:
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Primary: "[Title]" (XX characters)
Alternative A: "[Title]"
Alternative B: "[Title]"
π OPTIMIZED DESCRIPTION:
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[Full description following template above]
π·οΈ TAGS (Copy-paste ready):
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[tag1], [tag2], [tag3], [tag4], [tag5], [tag6], [tag7], [tag8]
Total characters: XXX/500
#οΈβ£ HASHTAGS:
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#Hashtag1 #Hashtag2 #Hashtag3
β±οΈ SUGGESTED CHAPTERS:
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0:00 - [Intro hook]
[Suggestions based on typical video structure]
π KEYWORD ANALYSIS:
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Primary Keyword: [keyword]
- Search Volume: [estimate]
- Competition: [Low/Medium/High]
- Suggested variants: [list]
π COMPETITOR ANALYSIS:
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Top 3 videos for this keyword:
1. "[Title]" - [Views] - [Channel]
2. "[Title]" - [Views] - [Channel]
3. "[Title]" - [Views] - [Channel]
Gap Opportunity: [What's missing from current results]
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SEO CHECKLIST:
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[ ] Primary keyword in first 50 chars of title
[ ] Primary keyword in first 150 chars of description
[ ] 8-12 relevant tags added
[ ] 3-5 hashtags included
[ ] Chapters with keywords
[ ] End screen and cards planned
[ ] Custom thumbnail uploaded
[ ] Playlist added (if applicable)
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How to Use
Full SEO Package
Create YouTube SEO for a video about [topic]
Target audience: [who]
Main keyword: [keyword] (or suggest one)
Video length: [X minutes]
Optimize Existing Video
Optimize this video for SEO:
Current title: [title]
Topic: [what it's about]
Target keyword: [keyword]
Current performance: [views, CTR if known]
Keyword Research Only
Research YouTube keywords for [topic]
My channel size: [subscriber count]
Looking for: [high volume / low competition / both]
YouTube SEO Checklist
Before Publishing
- Title contains primary keyword (first 50 chars)
- Description has keyword in first 150 characters
- Description is 200+ words
- 8-12 relevant tags added
- 3-5 hashtags included
- Chapters added with keywords
- Custom thumbnail uploaded
- Cards and end screen configured
- Added to relevant playlist
- Category selected correctly
- Language set correctly
After Publishing (24-48 hours)
- Check CTR in Analytics
- Monitor average view duration
- Respond to early comments
- Share on social media
- Update description if needed
Common SEO Mistakes
| Mistake | Impact | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword stuffing | Looks spammy, ignored | Natural integration |
| No timestamps | Missing search features | Add chapters |
| Generic tags | Weak targeting | Specific, relevant tags |
| Empty description | Lost SEO opportunity | 200+ word description |
| Irrelevant hashtags | Confuses algorithm | 3-5 relevant hashtags |
| Ignoring autocomplete | Missing search intent | Research suggestions |
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