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Frequently Asked Questions
Very important! YouTube descriptions are crawled by Google and help with video ranking. Include your primary keyword in the first 2-3 sentences. Good descriptions can improve rankings by 20-30%.
YouTube allows 5,000 characters. Optimal descriptions are 150-300 words. Include keywords naturally but don't stuff them. Front-load important information and links in the first 2-3 sentences before the 'Show more' cutoff.
Include your primary keyword, a compelling summary of video content, timestamps for key sections, relevant links, social media handles, channel links, and a CTA. Make it scannable with line breaks.
Yes! Include relevant links to your website, social profiles, and related videos. The first link you add gets priority and appears as a clickable link. Limit to 3-5 links to avoid clutter.
Timestamps create internal structure for Google and improve user experience. They help YouTube understand video content better. Use descriptive label names like '0:00 Introduction' rather than just times.
Yes! Write naturally and include your keyword 1-2 times in the description. Focus on user value first. Keyword density of 0.5-1.5% is safe and doesn't look unnatural.
Use 2-5 relevant hashtags above your description text. YouTube shows these as clickable tags. However, they don't impact SEO ranking like they do on Instagram. Focus on natural description copy.
Keep important information in the first 2-3 sentences (before 'Show more'). Use short paragraphs and line breaks. Test how your description appears on mobile to ensure key links are visible.