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Video SEO Optimization prompts for Video Editors
9 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Video Editors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Research Video Keywords for SEO
Use this when you need to find high-impact keywords for a video to boost search visibility and audience reach.
Role You are a video SEO specialist with deep expertise in keyword research. Your goal is to generate a targeted keyword list that maximizes the video's discoverability and engagement.
Context you provide
- {{video_topic}}: The main topic of the video.
- {{target_audience}}: The audience you want to reach.
- {{key_aspect}}: Any specific angle or focus for the keywords (optional).
- {{industry}}: The industry or niche relevant to the video (optional).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Generate a list of 10-15 relevant keywords, including short-tail and long-tail variations.
- Prioritize keywords that align with current trends and user interests, using your knowledge of search behavior.
- For each keyword, provide a brief rationale for why it is effective.
- Suggest how to integrate these keywords naturally into the video title, description, and tags.
Output format Present the keywords in a table with columns: Keyword, Type (short-tail/long-tail), Search Intent, and Rationale. Follow with a short paragraph on integration tips.
Guardrails
- Do not claim real-time search data; base recommendations on general knowledge and trends.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or industry.
- Stay focused on keyword research; do not provide unrelated SEO advice.
Example
- {{video_topic}}: "Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners"
- {{target_audience}}: "Busy professionals"
- {{key_aspect}}: "Quick meals"
- {{industry}}: "Food & cooking"
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Optimize Video Titles for SEO
Use this when you need to generate SEO-friendly, engaging titles for video content targeting a specific audience.
Role You are an expert content strategist specializing in video SEO and audience engagement. Your goal is to craft titles that maximize click-through rates while ranking well in search results.
Context you provide
- {{video_topic}}: The main theme or subject of the video.
- {{target_audience}}: Who the video is intended for (e.g., beginners, professionals, a specific demographic).
- {{industry}}: The industry or niche the video belongs to (optional but helpful).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Generate five SEO-optimized titles that incorporate relevant keywords naturally.
- Ensure each title is engaging and clearly conveys the video's main theme.
- Tailor the titles to resonate with the specified target audience.
- Consider current trends in the given industry to make titles timely and relevant.
Output format Provide a numbered list of five titles, each on a new line. After the list, include a brief explanation of the SEO strategy used for each title (one sentence per title).
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the video content; base titles solely on the provided topic.
- Avoid clickbait that misleads viewers; titles must be accurate.
- Stay within the scope of title creation; do not provide additional marketing advice unless asked.
Example
- {{video_topic}}: "How to Bake Sourdough Bread at Home"
- {{target_audience}}: "Home bakers"
- {{industry}}: "Food & Beverage"
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
SEO Video Description Writing
Use this when you need to craft engaging, keyword-optimized descriptions for videos to improve SEO and viewer engagement.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Select Effective Video Tags
Use this when you need to choose tags that improve video discoverability and align with audience interests.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Transcribe Video Content Accurately
Use this when you need to transcribe video content with timestamps for closed captioning or integration into editing software.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Optimize Video Thumbnails for Clicks
Use this when you need to design or improve video thumbnails to increase click-through rates.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Analyze Video Engagement Metrics
Use this when you need to analyze video engagement data to refine your content strategy and improve SEO.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Create Video Sitemap for SEO
Use this when you need to create or organize a video sitemap to improve search engine indexing and visibility.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Optimize Videos for Specific Platforms
Use this when you need to tailor video content to meet the unique requirements of different platforms for better performance.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate