YouTube SEO Setup

Three evergreen videos targeting high-RPM AI automation keywords. Each spec includes full SEO title, description, tags, and script outline.

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YouTube SEO Rules

01

Title Formula

Exact keyword + hook + year + value prop. Example: "AI Automation for Business: [Exact What] in 2025 (Full Guide)"

02

Description (First 150 chars)

Front-load the keyword naturally. Include timestamps. Add a CTA for subscribers. 250–300 words total.

03

Tags Strategy

Start with exact keyword match, then broad match, then niche. 10–15 tags max. Include variations.

04

Thumbnail Rule

1280×720. Bold text. Dark background. Amber accent. No faces for faceless brand. A/B test 2 versions.

05

Publish Consistency

3 videos/week minimum for 3 months to build momentum. Use shorts to cross-promote long-form.

06

End Screen + Cards

Add end screen elements and info cards in first 5 minutes of upload. Link to related videos.

Video SEO Specs

Keyword Research Setup

1

Install vidIQ Chrome Extension

Go to vidiq.com → Free account → Install Chrome extension. Open YouTube, click vidIQ icon. Search "AI automation business" → sort by low competition + high views.

2

Install TubeBuddy

Go to tubebuddy.com → Free tier → Install. Use the Tag Wizard when uploading videos. Drag and drop suggested tags.

3

Track Keywords Weekly

Check rankings every Monday. If a video is ranking in top 20 for a keyword, add it to the next video's tags. If ranking in top 5, build a follow-up video.

4

RPM Optimization

AI automation niche: $16–22 RPM. Finance-adjacent content: $25–40 RPM. If RPM drops below $12, shift topic focus to higher-value keywords.