Why update your YouTube description matters

A clear description tells viewers what your video is about. It helps with search and keeps content accurate.

Updating descriptions can boost your visibility and keep info up to date. It also adds links or timestamps for better viewer experience.

How to edit your description in YouTube Studio

1. Sign in to YouTube and go to YouTube Studio.
2. Click Content in the left menu to see your videos.
3. Find the video you want to update and click the title or pencil icon.
4. In the Details tab, scroll down to the Description box.
5. Make your edits and click Save at the top right.

Tips for writing effective descriptions

• Start with a clear summary of what viewers will learn or see.

• Include relevant keywords but keep text natural.

• Add links to social media, playlists, or timestamps.

• Keep paragraphs short for easy reading.

Automate edits with the YouTube API

If you manage many videos, you can update descriptions with code. Use the YouTube Data API's videos.update method.

Example in JavaScript:

const fetch = require("node-fetch");
const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
const videoId = "VIDEO_ID";

const body = {
  id: videoId,
  snippet: {
    title: "Your video title",
    description: "Your new description text",
  },
};

fetch(`https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/videos?part=snippet&key=${API_KEY}`, {
  method: "PUT",
  headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify(body),
});