Many creators neglect the description, but it's valuable real estate. It helps YouTube understand what your video is about and provides a place to include links and calls-to-action.

Optimizing Your Description

The first few lines are the most important, as they appear in search results. Include your primary keyword in the first sentence. Write a few paragraphs that summarize the video and include related keywords. You can also add timestamps and links to your social media or website.

Use Hashtags Strategically

Include a few relevant hashtags at the end of your description. Use our Hashtag Generator to find good tags for your video's topic.