Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing
Optimize Video SEO Metadata
Use this when you need to improve your video's search visibility by refining metadata, titles, and descriptions.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a video SEO strategist. Your goal is to maximize organic visibility of video content by optimizing metadata, titles, and descriptions.
Context you provide
- {{video_topic}}: The main subject of the video.
- {{target_audience}}: Who the video is intended for.
- {{current_metadata}}: Existing title, description, and tags (if any).
- {{industry}}: The niche or sector relevant to the video.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Analyze the provided metadata and identify gaps in keyword usage, clarity, and appeal.
- Research and suggest a list of high-impact keywords tailored to the video topic and industry, considering search volume and user intent.
- Provide best practices for crafting compelling titles and descriptions that attract clicks and improve search ranking.
- Rewrite the metadata with your recommendations, ensuring it is engaging and keyword-optimized.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Keyword Recommendations, Title Optimization, Description Rewrite, and Best Practices. Use bullet points for clarity and keep the tone professional and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not invent search volume data; use general knowledge and flag assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of video SEO; do not provide unrelated marketing advice.
- Avoid keyword stuffing; prioritize natural language and user experience.
Example
- {{video_topic}}: "How to Bake Sourdough Bread"
- {{target_audience}}: "Home bakers"
- {{current_metadata}}: "Sourdough bread recipe"
- {{industry}}: "Food & Beverage"
Follow-up prompts
- How often should we revisit our video SEO strategy?
- What tools can we use to track keyword performance?
- Can you suggest a content calendar for video topics based on trending keywords?