{"id":41858,"date":"2022-07-30T16:16:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41858"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:16:17","slug":"how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Hashtags to Your YouTube Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5041306045\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5041306045\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5041306045\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#How_to_Add_Hashtags_to_Your_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"How to Add Hashtags to Your YouTube Videos\">How to Add Hashtags to Your YouTube Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Find_trending_hashtags_on_YouTube\" title=\"Find trending hashtags on YouTube\">Find trending hashtags on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Identifying_the_right_hashtags_for_your_video\" title=\"Identifying the right hashtags for your video\">Identifying the right hashtags for your video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Adding_the_right_hashtags_to_your_video_description\" title=\"Adding the right hashtags to your video description\">Adding the right hashtags to your video description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Avoid_adding_too_many_hashtags_in_one_video\" title=\"Avoid adding too many hashtags in one video\">Avoid adding too many hashtags in one video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-hashtags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Using_branded_hashtags\" title=\"Using branded hashtags\">Using branded hashtags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Hashtags_to_Your_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>How to Add Hashtags to Your YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to add hashtags on youtube\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:38% height:auto; max-height:329px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/VLorMcD.jpg\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to increase your video&#8217;s visibility on YouTube, you may be wondering how to add hashtags to your video. The simple answer is that you can use a number of tools to add hashtags to your video. YouTube displays hashtags above the title of your video, making it easier for viewers to find other videos. Using these tags will also ensure that your video will be found by your audience and improve their overall experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_trending_hashtags_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Find trending hashtags on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To find trending hashtags on YouTube, you can simply type in &#8220;#&#8221; and a keyword, or you can use a third-party tool. Once you know the words and phrases that will be effective, you can add them to your videos. There are many ways to find hashtags for different types of content, and these are outlined below. The most effective way to find trending hashtags on YouTube is by watching other people&#8217;s videos and using them as inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>When searching for trending hashtags on YouTube, it is helpful to use a hashtag tool that provides you with suggestions, data, and competition. Some of these tools also include a search volume metric, so you can easily find the hashtags that you are looking for. Make sure you use a hashtag generator that offers suggestions and does not violate YouTube&#8217;s policy. If you do not follow the guidelines, you risk being banned from YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying_the_right_hashtags_for_your_video\"><\/span>Identifying the right hashtags for your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to add hashtags to your video on YouTube. You can either add them directly to the title of your video, or you can use the hashtags provided in the recommended tag list. YouTube will only display the first three hashtags that you enter in your video description. The most common use for hashtags is to highlight a certain topic, such as &#8220;self-development.&#8221; If you do not want your video to be linked to your organization&#8217;s brand, however, you should consider using the video description method.<\/p>\n<p>Before selecting the right hashtags, you should understand the policies of the YouTube platform. It is crucial to follow the rules, as there are several ways to break the rules. While YouTube offers some tools for identifying popular hashtags, you should always follow the guidelines to avoid penalties and bans. By following these rules, you can increase the visibility of your video by using hashtags that are relevant to the topic of your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_the_right_hashtags_to_your_video_description\"><\/span>Adding the right hashtags to your video description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding the right hashtags to your video&#8217;s description is a great way to increase its visibility on YouTube. Hashtags are clickable keywords that appear just above the video&#8217;s title. When viewers click on these hashtags, they are redirected to your video. Typically, a video has about three hashtags, so be sure to include the right ones in your description. Make sure to keep the hashtags under five.<\/p>\n<p>Hashtags help increase the visibility of your video and improve your SEO. But be sure not to use too many, as hashtags are not the same as tags in a video description. You should always choose the best ones based on the nature of your video. Use popular hashtags such as the name of your company, location, and topic. This way, you&#8217;ll stand out in a crowd and get noticed by more viewers. Using the right hashtags can improve your video&#8217;s visibility on YouTube, and boost your channel&#8217;s ranking on Google.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_adding_too_many_hashtags_in_one_video\"><\/span>Avoid adding too many hashtags in one video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube encourages the use of hashtags, but overusing them can hurt your channel&#8217;s search engine rankings and violate their terms of service. Adding too many hashtags in one video may even violate their policies. If your video contains more than 15 hashtags in its description, YouTube will automatically terminate it. If you want to keep your viewers engaged, use branded hashtags to draw attention to your video and redirect them to related content.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to using relevant tags to increase the chances of getting views, YouTube also discourages videos that have more than 60 hashtags. This is because YouTube&#8217;s algorithm only displays the first three hashtags in the description, and a video with more than 60 hashtags will be ignored by most users. Also, make sure to use branded hashtags to ensure that your content stands out. Use a hashtag generator to get ideas for branded tags.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_branded_hashtags\"><\/span>Using branded hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether your video is a how-to tutorial or a product demonstration, using branded hashtags on YouTube will boost its visibility and improve your marketing strategy. But how do you choose the right hashtags? Here are a few tips. 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