Video Upload Checklist

Verify title length, description formatting, tag inclusion, cards, and monetization parameters before uploading videos.

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Video Upload Audit Checklist

Audit your video parameters and optimize upload metrics before publishing

Title is under 70 characters and contains hook keyword

Truncations occur after 70 characters. Place core hooks in the front.

Primary link is placed in the first 2 lines of description

The first 150 characters are visible 'above the fold' before users click 'Show more'.

Chapters/timestamps are mapped (at least 3 segments)

Formats must start at 0:00 (e.g. 0:00 - Intro). Helps Google rank segments in Search.

End screen card elements configured and mapped

Link to at least one video (ideally best for viewer) and one subscribe bubble.

Thumbnail file size checked (under 2MB boundary limit)

YouTube rejects image files exceeding 2MB. Optimize quality compression.

Tags box loaded with variations of target keywords

Include long-tail search variations. (Helps primarily with spelling errors).

Closed Captions (CC) / Subtitles checked

Auto-generated captions often contain spelling errors. Verify accuracy for SEO.

Audit Readiness Score

0 of 7 checked

⚠️ **Monetization Check:** High-performing videos pass at least 5 out of 7 criteria. Complete more checklist rows!

How to use this tool

Why Checklists Matter

Publishing a video with missing links, incorrect end screens, or bad metadata can damage initial push performance. A standardized check process prevents easily fixed mistakes.

Step-by-Step Blueprint

How to Conduct Your Audit

Go through each critical field step-by-step to optimize your video SEO scoring.

Validate Metadata

Verify that your title is under 70 characters and contains high-search hook keywords.

Format Description

Ensure links are working, social hooks are present, and timestamps (chapters) are mapped.

Confirm Integration

Double check end screen placements, info cards, and category assignments before clicking publish.

Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Standard uploading checklist details.

How long should my description be?

The first 2-3 lines of your description appear in search snippets. Place your primary hook and critical links here, and reserve the rest for secondary links, chapters, and tags.

How do chapters improve search performance?

Chapters make your videos easier to navigate and help Google feature specific segments of your video directly in web search results (called “Key Moments”).

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