Checklist for uploading a video to YouTube with proper SEO

(and rank on page 1 instantly)

Here is a 43 minutes free training and step-by-step checklist:

  • Keyword research for 1 keyword you’re gonna target
  • Label the MP4 video file with the keyword that you chose
  • Label the thumbnail file + inside the thumbnail
  • Title the video with the keyword at the front of the title
  • Add relevant tags using SEO Studio, use them all up if you catch and make them centred around the main keyword directly
  • Add a # that is relevant to the keyword
  • Add SEO optimized description Add 2-4 cards throughout the video, ideally in places that are relevant and related videos
  • Add end-cards with subscribing to your channel + next video from your own channel
  • After posting, leave a comment with a CTA or engagement question and pin it

Recording a YouTube Video

Wanted to share with you a bonus training of recording a YouTube video from A to Z, over the shoulder, but first, some extra tips:

  • Record the video AFTER the keyword research so that you can say the keyword several times in the first 30 seconds
  • Give them a reason to stick around to the end, especially if a longer video (hook)
  • Indicate during/throughout the video about XYZ video you have done to cover it in more detail, so it’s matching the cards
  • Give a CTA to leave a comment, like, subscribe

And now, onto the free training.


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