YouTube Description & Tags Prompt
Prompt
Write a YouTube description and tags. Title: [your title] Content summary: [brief] Key points: [list 5-7] Target keyword: [main search term] Links to include: [I'll add URLs] Please write: 1. Description (first 2-3 lines critical — make them strong) 2. Full description with timestamps: 00:00 - [chapter] 3. 15-20 tags (broad and specific mix) 4. End screen CTA 5. A comment to pin immediately after publishing
Why it works
Specifying that the first 2-3 lines are critical reflects YouTube's truncation — users only see those lines before clicking 'more,' so front-loading value is the most important structural decision. Asking for timestamps simultaneously with the description produces a complete, publication-ready package. Requesting both broad and specific tags mirrors YouTube's algorithm, which uses a mix for discovery.
Watch out for
Tag strategy and description optimisation for YouTube evolves with algorithm changes — verify current best practices since the AI's knowledge may lag by 12-18 months. The AI cannot know your channel's existing keyword rankings or audience behaviour, so treat the suggested tags as a starting list to validate against YouTube Studio analytics.
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