Whether you're just starting out on YouTube, or you're a hardened YouTube veteran, you can always learn something new about YouTube SEO.
This is the most comprehensive guide about it on the web. (Excluding the YouTube PlayBook and Creator Studio which a lot of people haven't heard of.)
When I just started out, I had to spend hours on google searching and reading tiny 200 word articles about YouTube SEO.
They were useful, but I wished someone compiled all of the most useful content into one big post, and that's what I did here!
This is everything I've ever learned about SEO, from watching Creator Studio videos, reading blog posts, or spending time on Reddit. Everything is here!
For each part of the YouTube ranking puzzle I will write what worked for me, what worked for other people, and what the Key Takeaway for that puzzle piece is.
I run a gaming channel, so most of the examples will be related to gaming channels, but the following SEO information applies to all YouTube channels!
I've spent many hours writing, editing, and finding content for this post so I hope you find it useful!
This is my biggest post so far, so if you would like to skip around, you're more than welcome to!
Click on the links below to jump to the respective part of the post!
- Keyword Research
- Watchtime
- Content
- Authority
- Titles
- Descriptions
- Tags
- Captions/Transcriptions
- Viewer Engagement
- Thumbnails
- Small Tweaks
- Bonus Information
- Links to more information
Who Am I?
I am a let's play video creator who's had some success with getting his videos to rank high on YouTube, and who would like to share my (and other people's tips) with you.
I have a video in the number 2 spot for the keyword "AVA Gameplay", in addition to 4 other videos that are in the top 20 for that same keyword.
I also have a video in the number 1 spot, 4 spots above PewDiePie, for the keyword "Soccer physics pc", another number 1 video for "Chick can fly", and numerous other high ranking videos.
Anyway, enough about me!
Let's get started with what you're really here for!
