Detailed Breakdown with Checklist: SEO-Friendly Posting for New YouTube Videos

Here's a step-by-step guide for each task in the "Quick Checklist for Posting an SEO-Friendly Video." This will ensure your new videos are optimized for searchability, click-through rates, and audience engagement.

1. Title Includes Keywords

• Goal: Craft a clickable, keyword-rich title that grabs attention and aligns with your audience’s search intent.
• Steps:
  1. Research primary keywords using tools like TubeBuddy, vidIQ, or YouTube’s search suggestions.
  2. Place the main keyword at the beginning of the title.
  3. Add curiosity or urgency phrases to encourage clicks (e.g., "fast," "proven," "this works").
• Example:
  • Original: "How I Made My Vision Board"
  • Optimized: "Vision Board 2025: Proven Steps to Manifest Your Goals"

✅ Checklist:

• [ ] Main keyword included.
• [ ] Title is engaging and under 60 characters.
• [ ] Includes curiosity/urgency phrases.

2. Description is Keyword-Rich

• Goal: Use the description to provide context, keywords, and links to related content.
• Steps:
  1. Start with 2-3 sentences that summarize the video’s value and include keywords naturally.
  2. Include secondary keywords (e.g., "manifestation tips," "vision board techniques").
  3. Add links to relevant playlists, videos, or your socials.
  4. End with a clear CTA (e.g., "Subscribe for weekly personal growth videos").
• Example Structure:
  • Intro:"Want to create a vision board that actually works? In this video, I’ll show you proven techniques to design a board that helps you manifest your dream life in 2025."
  • Links:"Looking for more manifestation tips? Check out my playlist: [Link]. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: [Link]."
  • CTA:"Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly videos on personal growth and manifestation!"

✅ Checklist:

• [ ] Keywords included naturally in the first 2-3 sentences.
• [ ] Links to related videos/playlists added.
• [ ] CTA included.