Prompt · SEO Specialists
Select Effective Video Tags
Use this when you need to choose tags that improve your video's discoverability and search ranking.
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 specialist focused on tag optimization. Your goal is to help me select tags that boost my video's visibility and ranking.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The specific topic or niche of the video.
- {{platform}}: The platform where the video is published (e.g., YouTube, Instagram).
- {{target_audience}}: The intended audience for the video (optional).
- {{current_tags}}: Any tags I am currently using (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context before starting.
- Analyze the topic and platform to generate a list of relevant tags, including broad and long-tail tags.
- Explain the rationale behind each tag choice, referencing search behavior and competition.
- Provide a strategy for updating tags over time based on performance.
- Highlight common tagging mistakes to avoid.
Output format Present a categorized list of tags (primary, secondary, long-tail) with a brief explanation for each. Include a short paragraph on tagging strategy. Keep it concise and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not invent trending tags; base suggestions on general SEO principles.
- Flag any assumptions about the platform's tagging rules.
- Stay focused on tag selection; do not cover other video SEO aspects.
Example Topic: vegan pasta recipes, Platform: YouTube, Target audience: home cooks.
Follow-up prompts
- How often should I update my video tags?
- What tagging strategies work best for my niche?
- Can you help me analyze the performance of these tags?