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Optimize your YouTube SEO within the 5,000 character video description limit.

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YouTube Description Character Limits

YouTube allows up to 5,000 characters in the description box. This space is vital for SEO, as it helps the YouTube algorithm understand your content.

The "Above the Fold" Section

Only the first few lines (about 150-300 characters) are visible before a viewer clicks "more". Put your most important links, keywords, and calls-to-action in these first few sentences.

YouTube SEO Checklist

  • Keywords: Naturally include your primary keywords in the first two sentences.
  • Timestamps: For longer videos, add timestamps (e.g., 05:22) to create chapters.
  • Social Links: Include links to your other social media profiles or websites.
  • Hashtags: Add 3-5 relevant hashtags at the very bottom.