Why You Need a Good YouTube Description

A description helps viewers decide if they want to watch your video. It also helps search engines find your content.

A clear description can boost watch time and clicks.

How to Write Your Description

Start with a short summary of your video. Include main keywords in the first two lines. Add links to related videos or playlists. Provide social links or your website at the end.

Use this code to update your video description with the YouTube API:

const videoId = "YOUR_VIDEO_ID";
const description = `Your updated description here`;

youtube.videos.update({
  part: "snippet",
  resource: {
    id: videoId,
    snippet: {
      title: "Your video title",
      description: description,
      categoryId: "22",
    },
  },
});

Tips for a Strong Description

• Use keywords early to help with search.
• Break text into short paragraphs for readability.
• Add timestamps for key moments.
• Include a clear call to action.
• Link to your social media or website.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Don’t write one long paragraph.
• Don’t forget to include keywords.
• Don’t ignore links to other videos.
• Don’t skip timestamps if your video covers many points.