Key Takeaways
- YouTube Ranking Factors
- Title Tag Optimisation
- Description Optimisation
- Getting Videos Ranked in Google
YouTube processes 3 billion searches per month. Google regularly shows YouTube videos in search results for "how-to", "review", and tutorial queries. Video SEO doubles your organic search visibility.
YouTube Ranking Factors
Click-through rate (CTR) from search. Watch time and average view duration (most important signal). Engagement (likes, comments, shares). Channel authority. Keyword relevance in title, description, and tags.
Title Tag Optimisation
Include primary keyword in first 60 characters. Use formats like "How to [result] in [timeframe]" or "[Number] Ways to [outcome]". YouTube suggests keyword completions — use them to find exact phrases.
Description Optimisation
First 2 sentences appear in search previews — include primary keyword. Add timestamps (chapters) — they appear as standalone results in Google video search. Include keywords naturally throughout (500+ words).
Getting Videos Ranked in Google
Google shows video results for: how-to queries, informational queries, product reviews. Embed YouTube video on a relevant blog post page and add video schema markup.
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