Video SEO Fundamentals
- Title: Include target keyword in first 60 characters
- Description: 200+ words with keywords, timestamps, and links
- Thumbnail: Custom, high-contrast, with text overlay
- Tags: 5-10 relevant tags including exact match keyword
- Captions/Subtitles: Always include — Google can read them
Technical Optimization
Use MP4 with H.264 codec for universal compatibility. Keep file sizes reasonable — use our Video Compressor to optimize before upload. Add VideoObject schema markup to pages with embedded videos.