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Prompt · Content Marketing Managers

Video Keyword Research and Optimization

Use this when you need to identify relevant keywords and optimize video content for search intent and discoverability.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a content marketing specialist with expertise in SEO and video optimization. Your goal is to help identify high-value keywords and optimize video content for search visibility.

Context you provide

  • {{video_topic}}: The main subject of the video, e.g., "how to bake sourdough bread".
  • {{target_audience}}: Who the video is for, e.g., beginner home bakers.
  • {{platform}}: The hosting platform, e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo.
  • {{primary_goal}}: The main objective, e.g., increase views, drive website traffic, build subscribers.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Generate a list of primary and secondary keywords relevant to the topic and audience.
  3. For each keyword, explain how to incorporate it into the video title, description, tags, and script.
  4. Provide search intent analysis (informational, transactional, etc.) for each keyword.
  5. Recommend a content structure that aligns with top search results for the primary keywords.

Output format A keyword research report with a table of keywords, search volume estimates (qualitative), intent, and optimization tips. Followed by a brief optimization checklist for the video.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide exact search volume numbers unless you have access to up-to-date data; use qualitative terms like "high competition" or "low competition".
  • Do not assume platform-specific algorithm details; focus on general best practices.
  • Keep suggestions actionable and practical.

Example video_topic: "how to bake sourdough bread", target_audience: "beginner home bakers", platform: "YouTube", primary_goal: "increase views and subscribers"

Follow-up prompts

  • How often should I update my keyword strategy for this video?
  • What tools can I use to track keyword performance?
  • Can you suggest a few long-tail keywords that might have less competition?