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YouTube optimisation tips, for
video SEO and view maximisation
Building long term YouTube value

     Optimise findability +               Optimise engagement                 =       Long term YouTube value




                                          Ensuring your creative is best          If you set up your YouTube video
 Setting up your clips YouTube meta       implemented within YouTube - e.g.       in the best way, you can guarantee
 data to ensure itʼs most easily found.   picking the most clickable front        an ongoing stream of views and
                                          image, giving it the best title.        engagement over time.




“ Setting up in theYouTube video correctly will ensure optimisation tips . . .
  especially
             your
                    long term. Here are our 8 YouTube
                                                       higher returns,

                                                                             ”                     www.ViralAdNetwork.net
1. Pick a clickable lead image
                                                                           Stand out / clickable image
•The lead image is incredibly important to
ensuring your videoʼs clicked on and watched.
•Make sure the image you pick is visually
impactful and engaging.
•Make sure itʼs relevant to the communities
your targeting.
•Make sure the image and and the video title
work together to tell an engaging story.


                          The lead image of your video is incredibly important in ensuring people
                          click and watch your video. Getting people to click you video is half the
                          battle. Once theyʼre watching, itʼs then up to your content to do the work!

                                                                                    www.ViralAdNetwork.net
2. Pick a great title

•The title of your video needs to do two jobs: 1) it
needs to encourage people to watch your video                 Example descriptive and engaging descriptions
2) it needs to be descriptive, so it can be easily
searched for.
•The title should be descriptive, and include any
relevant keywords linked to the content.
•It should be concise (as long titles are shortened
in many display situations).
•It should be engaging - to encourage people to
watch your video.           The title of your video needs to work with the front image. The title needs
                               to be engaging but descriptive, and it also needs to be concise (i.e. short).
                               Including the brand name can be useful in some circumstances.

                                                                                           www.ViralAdNetwork.net
3. Optimise the metadata for search
                                                                    Example metadata - leading with URL
•To encourage clicks to your website, add a link in the
first line of the description - to make sure everyone
sees it.
•Make sure you include relevant keywords in your
description.
•Pick a category that is relevant, but not too
competitive (as you ideally want to pick up awards).
•Use a moderate number of tags. Make sure theyʼre
all relevant.
                           The metadata around your YouTube is extremely important for its SEO and
                           general findability. Make sure all the metadata is relevant, and try to pick
                           terms that are relevant and frequently searched for.

                                                                                      www.ViralAdNetwork.net
4. Enable embedding

•Enabling the *embed code* will optimise the
ability for others to share your video.
•To do this, simply tick the right box in the YouTube                         Example embed code
set-up page.
•You might also want to add an annotation to your
video to encourage people to embed in their site.




                           By making your video embeddable, means that others will be able to easily
                           share it - especially across Facebook and Twitter.


                                                                                   www.ViralAdNetwork.net
5. Upload subtitles / captions

•Adding captions optimises SEO ranking, as it
                                                                             Example captions (in French)
enables Google to understand your video better.
•Simply select the *captions* option whilst setting
your video up, and add in the relevant descriptive
copy at key points throughout the video.




                            Adding captions to your video will 1) maximise the ability for Google to
                            understand whatʼs in the video, and improve SEO ranking 2) enable
                            people from other countries to understand your video content.

                                                                                       www.ViralAdNetwork.net
6. Encourage people to watch more

•Adding clickable annotations to you video will                            Example buttons / annotations
encourage people to spend longer with your content.
•Annotations can be used to link to other videos in a
series, or encourage subscribers to sign up.
•Make sure your annotations appear on screen for long
enough. One trick is to have them held on the end
screen frame for several seconds (some upto 15
seconds).
•Think about annotations when creating your content.
                           The simplest way to add interactivity to your video is to add *annotations*.
                           You may want to think about designing these annotations into your video
                           creative to make the most of this functionality.

                                                                                      www.ViralAdNetwork.net
6. Encourage people to interact

 •The higher you get listed in YouTubeʼs most
 viewed, most discussed, most liked, most
 subscribed and top favorited, the more
 opportunity for your video is to be viewed.
 •Encourage people to interact / comment / like
 your video, and youʼll rise up the rankings.



                     There are special sections on YouTube for most viewed, most discussed, most
                     liked, most subscribed, top favorited. The higher you get in each category the
                     more extra views youʼll get. So itʼs good to encourage people to rate,
                     comment, subscribe etc. to your video and your video channel.

                                                                                   www.ViralAdNetwork.net
7. Make engaging content

•The more engaging your content the more likely                          Example awesome viral content!
people will share it once theyʼve watched it.
•Tips include: make your content relevant to specific
online communities; make it topical; reply to an
existing meme; include something unexpected;
create something useful; do something epic or
amazing!



                          Thereʼs no silver bullet to creating a viral piece of content, however
                          following some simple rules will help your content be as engaging as
                          possible.

                                                                                    www.ViralAdNetwork.net
8. Kick-start your campaign
                                                                   Paid seeding effect from Viral Ad Network
•Boosting the views of your campaign by paying
for seeding via a syndication network like the Viral
Ad Network is an effective way to kick start your
campaign. By paying for people to watch your
video, you will ensure it gets in front of the right
audiences initially helping generate some initial
sharing and virality.
•Tip: invest money in using
www.ViralAdNetwork.net
                          Giving your campaign a kick start by investing in paid-for-seeding from the
                          Viral Ad Network can boost the chances of your campaign being shared.


                                                                                      www.ViralAdNetwork.net
www.ViralAdNetwork.net
       @ViralAdNetwork

    info@ViralAdNetwork.net

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YouTube optimisation tips

  • 1. YouTube optimisation tips, for video SEO and view maximisation
  • 2. Building long term YouTube value Optimise findability + Optimise engagement = Long term YouTube value Ensuring your creative is best If you set up your YouTube video Setting up your clips YouTube meta implemented within YouTube - e.g. in the best way, you can guarantee data to ensure itʼs most easily found. picking the most clickable front an ongoing stream of views and image, giving it the best title. engagement over time. “ Setting up in theYouTube video correctly will ensure optimisation tips . . . especially your long term. Here are our 8 YouTube higher returns, ” www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 3. 1. Pick a clickable lead image Stand out / clickable image •The lead image is incredibly important to ensuring your videoʼs clicked on and watched. •Make sure the image you pick is visually impactful and engaging. •Make sure itʼs relevant to the communities your targeting. •Make sure the image and and the video title work together to tell an engaging story. The lead image of your video is incredibly important in ensuring people click and watch your video. Getting people to click you video is half the battle. Once theyʼre watching, itʼs then up to your content to do the work! www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 4. 2. Pick a great title •The title of your video needs to do two jobs: 1) it needs to encourage people to watch your video Example descriptive and engaging descriptions 2) it needs to be descriptive, so it can be easily searched for. •The title should be descriptive, and include any relevant keywords linked to the content. •It should be concise (as long titles are shortened in many display situations). •It should be engaging - to encourage people to watch your video. The title of your video needs to work with the front image. The title needs to be engaging but descriptive, and it also needs to be concise (i.e. short). Including the brand name can be useful in some circumstances. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 5. 3. Optimise the metadata for search Example metadata - leading with URL •To encourage clicks to your website, add a link in the first line of the description - to make sure everyone sees it. •Make sure you include relevant keywords in your description. •Pick a category that is relevant, but not too competitive (as you ideally want to pick up awards). •Use a moderate number of tags. Make sure theyʼre all relevant. The metadata around your YouTube is extremely important for its SEO and general findability. Make sure all the metadata is relevant, and try to pick terms that are relevant and frequently searched for. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 6. 4. Enable embedding •Enabling the *embed code* will optimise the ability for others to share your video. •To do this, simply tick the right box in the YouTube Example embed code set-up page. •You might also want to add an annotation to your video to encourage people to embed in their site. By making your video embeddable, means that others will be able to easily share it - especially across Facebook and Twitter. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 7. 5. Upload subtitles / captions •Adding captions optimises SEO ranking, as it Example captions (in French) enables Google to understand your video better. •Simply select the *captions* option whilst setting your video up, and add in the relevant descriptive copy at key points throughout the video. Adding captions to your video will 1) maximise the ability for Google to understand whatʼs in the video, and improve SEO ranking 2) enable people from other countries to understand your video content. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 8. 6. Encourage people to watch more •Adding clickable annotations to you video will Example buttons / annotations encourage people to spend longer with your content. •Annotations can be used to link to other videos in a series, or encourage subscribers to sign up. •Make sure your annotations appear on screen for long enough. One trick is to have them held on the end screen frame for several seconds (some upto 15 seconds). •Think about annotations when creating your content. The simplest way to add interactivity to your video is to add *annotations*. You may want to think about designing these annotations into your video creative to make the most of this functionality. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 9. 6. Encourage people to interact •The higher you get listed in YouTubeʼs most viewed, most discussed, most liked, most subscribed and top favorited, the more opportunity for your video is to be viewed. •Encourage people to interact / comment / like your video, and youʼll rise up the rankings. There are special sections on YouTube for most viewed, most discussed, most liked, most subscribed, top favorited. The higher you get in each category the more extra views youʼll get. So itʼs good to encourage people to rate, comment, subscribe etc. to your video and your video channel. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 10. 7. Make engaging content •The more engaging your content the more likely Example awesome viral content! people will share it once theyʼve watched it. •Tips include: make your content relevant to specific online communities; make it topical; reply to an existing meme; include something unexpected; create something useful; do something epic or amazing! Thereʼs no silver bullet to creating a viral piece of content, however following some simple rules will help your content be as engaging as possible. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 11. 8. Kick-start your campaign Paid seeding effect from Viral Ad Network •Boosting the views of your campaign by paying for seeding via a syndication network like the Viral Ad Network is an effective way to kick start your campaign. By paying for people to watch your video, you will ensure it gets in front of the right audiences initially helping generate some initial sharing and virality. •Tip: invest money in using www.ViralAdNetwork.net Giving your campaign a kick start by investing in paid-for-seeding from the Viral Ad Network can boost the chances of your campaign being shared. www.ViralAdNetwork.net
  • 12. www.ViralAdNetwork.net @ViralAdNetwork info@ViralAdNetwork.net