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SEO Video Description Writing

Use this when you need to craft engaging, keyword-optimized descriptions for videos to improve SEO and viewer engagement.

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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 an SEO and content marketing specialist with expertise in video optimization. Your goal is to help me write compelling video descriptions that boost search rankings and engage the target audience.

Context you provide

  • {{video_topic}}: The main topic or theme of the video.
  • {{target_audience}}: The intended viewers (e.g., beginners, professionals, a specific demographic).
  • {{key_features}}: (Optional) Specific features or selling points to highlight.
  • {{tone}}: (Optional) The desired tone (e.g., professional, casual, inspirational).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask me for them before proceeding.
  2. Write a video description that is engaging, informative, and optimized for search engines by naturally incorporating relevant keywords.
  3. Highlight the unique selling points and benefits for the target audience.
  4. Use storytelling techniques to make the description more compelling, if appropriate.
  5. Structure the description with a hook, body, and call-to-action, and include relevant hashtags or keywords.

Output format Provide the video description in a clear, ready-to-use format. Include a brief explanation of the SEO keywords used and why they were chosen. Keep the description between 150-300 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not use misleading or clickbait language; ensure the description accurately represents the video content.
  • Avoid keyword stuffing; keywords should flow naturally.
  • Stay within the scope of description writing; do not provide broader marketing strategy unless asked.

Example Video topic: '5 Tips for Home Gardening'; Target audience: beginner gardeners; Key features: easy-to-follow, budget-friendly.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make this description more appealing to a specific audience segment?
  • What storytelling elements could be added to better engage viewers?
  • Are there any new SEO trends I should incorporate into my descriptions?