Count characters for your YouTube descriptions. Maximum limit: 5,000 characters.
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YouTube shows the first ~200 characters before "Show More". Front-load your keywords!
Format: 0:00 Intro, 2:30 Topic - creates clickable video chapters.
YouTube description helps with search rankings. Include your target keywords naturally.
Include links to your other videos, playlists, and social media in your description.
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YouTube gives you 5,000 characters for your video description. Most creators barely use 200. That is a missed opportunity for SEO and engagement.
The first 100-120 characters of your description appear in search results. These characters need to include your main keywords and give viewers a reason to click. Think of it like a mini sales pitch.
Timestamps are a game-changer for longer videos. Format them as "0:00 Intro" and "2:30 Main Topic" and YouTube automatically creates clickable chapters. Viewers love being able to jump to specific sections.
Your description is also prime real estate for links. Add your other videos, playlists, social media, and website. YouTube does not shorten URLs, so use a link shortener if they look ugly.
Hashtags work on YouTube. You can add up to 15 in your description, and the first 3 appear above your video title. Stick to relevant tags, not trending ones that do not match your content.
Schedulala tracks your YouTube description length and lets you schedule video uploads in advance. Write your metadata, perfect your timestamps, and hit publish at the optimal time.
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