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Master YouTube SEO to get more views from search. Complete guide to keywords, titles, thumbnails, and ranking factors.
Find keywords with high search volume and low competition. Use YouTube autocomplete, VidIQ, or TubeBuddy to discover what people are searching for.
Put your main keyword in the first 60 characters of your title. Write descriptions with keywords naturally, 200+ words recommended.
Custom thumbnails with faces, contrast, and minimal text get 30%+ higher CTR. CTR is a major ranking factor.
| Factor | Importance | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Click-Through Rate (CTR) | Very High | Improve thumbnails & titles |
| Watch Time | Very High | Hook viewers in first 30 seconds |
| Engagement (Likes/Comments) | High | Ask questions, use CTAs |
| Keywords & Tags | Medium | Research before filming |
| Upload Consistency | Medium | Post 2-3x per week minimum |
Learn how the YouTube algorithm decides which videos to recommend.
Algorithm Guide