{"id":9523,"date":"2022-07-13T07:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9523"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:06:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:06:00","slug":"how-to-add-tags-to-your-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-tags-to-your-youtube-videos","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Tags 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-69f9f8e46523d\" 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-69f9f8e46523d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9f8e46523d\" ><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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#How_to_Add_Tags_to_Your_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"How to Add Tags to Your YouTube Videos\">How to Add Tags 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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Compound_tags\" title=\"Compound tags\">Compound tags<\/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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Longer_tags\" title=\"Longer tags\">Longer tags<\/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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Misspellings\" title=\"Misspellings\">Misspellings<\/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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Adding_your_channels_name\" title=\"Adding your channel&#8217;s name\">Adding your channel&#8217;s name<\/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-tags-to-your-youtube-videos\/#Using_keyword-optimized_tags\" title=\"Using keyword-optimized tags\">Using keyword-optimized tags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Tags_to_Your_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>How to Add Tags to Your YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/oHI5gz2.png\" alt=\"how to add tags to youtube videos\"> <\/p>\n<p>While thousands of YouTube creators have not yet tested the power of YouTube tags, it is obvious that they are useful. Tags give the YouTube algorithm context for keywords in titles, descriptions, subtitles, and keywords in the video itself. These tags help people make videos about specific topics and can be useful when using difficult words. Listed below are some tips for adding tags to your videos. We hope you find them useful. Continue reading for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compound_tags\"><\/span>Compound tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use specific or compound tags to add to your YouTube videos. The former type of tag is focused on one specific topic, while the latter involves the use of two or more words. The specific tags you add will help your content to appear in search results for the relevant topics. In general, you should use specific tags, while compound and long-tail keywords have to do with the type of content you&#8217;re promoting.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s algorithm will evaluate your videos based on the first few tags. The best tags are those that reflect the topic of your video. You can use long-tail keywords, or even misspelled variations. Long-tail keywords are the exact phrases that people might type into a search engine when searching for a specific topic. By using these keywords, your video will be more likely to rank well in the search results for related topics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longer_tags\"><\/span>Longer tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to add longer tags to YouTube videos, you should know that keywords and phrases are just different ways to say the same thing. Depending on the video&#8217;s content, keywords and phrases can cover many aspects of its content. While broad categories don&#8217;t help your video rank high in searches, they can help YouTube suggest the right video for the right person. For this reason, you should spend time brainstorming about possible keywords and phrases.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing the keywords for your video, you should select a small number of 5-8 words that describe the content of your video. Choose a combination of broad and focused keywords that describe the content. Remember that your video&#8217;s title should be unique and descriptive, so using generic keywords in your tags will only confuse the search algorithm and result in the video being removed from YouTube altogether. Instead, use a combination of broad and focused keywords in your video&#8217;s tags.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misspellings\"><\/span>Misspellings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to increase the number of views on your YouTube video, you should use keywords and phrases that people are likely to search for. Using misspelled keywords and phrases can harm your search visibility. Use relevant tags and use strong titles to boost your ranking in YouTube. Misspelled keywords are common, but they shouldn&#8217;t completely rule out the content. Make sure you use proper terminology and avoid using slang, which is often mistaken for plagiarism.<\/p>\n<p>Use generic terms instead of specific words and phrases. For example, you could add a tag for &#8220;how to hit a baseball&#8221; and then use specific tags for batting practice and hitting off a tee. Try to use two to four word phrases instead of a single word. Use both generic and exact keywords when you add tags to your YouTube video. The more specific you are, the more people will find it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_your_channels_name\"><\/span>Adding your channel&#8217;s name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating your YouTube channel, the name is arguably the most important thing to consider. Although choosing the right name isn&#8217;t a complex mathematics problem, it is important to keep in mind a few simple tips. The first tip is to avoid long names, as these are often difficult to remember and spell. Keep your channel name short, three words, and thirty characters long, and you&#8217;ll have no trouble getting recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Another important tip is to choose a unique, memorable, and easy-to-spell name. Your name should convey a message that makes it clear what your channel is about, and be easy to remember. Adding your channel name to your videos can help potential subscribers understand what they can expect from your videos. A simple YouTube search will allow them to easily identify your channel, so choose something related to the content you are promoting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_keyword-optimized_tags\"><\/span>Using keyword-optimized tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using keyword-optimized tags for your YouTube videos is essential to improving your search engine rankings. Make sure to use your primary keyword, and variations of it, in your tags to reflect topics related to your video. In addition, consider using transcripts for your video. These provide additional value to your viewers, as well as keyword opportunities. You can also use these transcripts as closed captions and subtitles, so viewers who don&#8217;t have access to sound can still understand the content and benefit from keyword-rich information.<\/p>\n<p>Use your target keyword at the beginning of the tag section. Using too many tags can have negative effects on your search engine rankings. Choose your keywords wisely and use a mix of long-tail and common keywords. Using keywords in your description is a critical part of your SEO strategy, but you should be careful not to use too many. The most important tag is your primary target keyword, so choose it first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Add Tags to Your YouTube Videos While thousands of YouTube creators have not yet tested the power of YouTube tags, it is obvious that they are useful. Tags give the YouTube algorithm context for keywords in titles, descriptions, subtitles, and keywords in the video itself. 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