YouTube SEO: How I Rank #1 on YouTube in 2024

Summary

The transcript outlines a strategy known as KVs, which has been used to successfully rank over 1,000 YouTube videos. The strategy emphasizes the importance of keyword research before creating content, aiming for low competition, good search volume, and unique keywords. It also covers the creation of compelling videos that meet viewer expectations and the use of SEO techniques to enhance visibility. The speaker shares their method of using tools like vidIQ for keyword research and provides tips on crafting titles, descriptions, and thumbnails that can outperform competitors.

Takeaways

• 🎯 The 'KVs Strategy' is a blueprint for ranking videos on YouTube, focusing on keyword research before video creation.
• 🔍 Start by researching keywords with low competition, good search volume, and no matching titles to ensure a higher chance of ranking.
• 📈 Use tools like vidIQ to find and analyze keywords, including broad searches and matching terms for more specific ideas.
• 🥇 Aim for a 10 out of 10 keyword by identifying keywords with low competition and high search volume, but no exact title matches.
• 🎥 Once you've identified your keyword, create a video that precisely meets what viewers are searching for based on the keyword.
• 👀 Watch and learn from currently ranking videos to understand what works and how you can improve upon it.
• 💬 Read comments on ranking videos for feedback and insights to enhance your video content.
• 📝 Craft a title that includes the exact keyword and make it natural and clickable by adding words like 'tutorial' or 'step-by-step'.
• 📋 In the video description, include the main keyword at the top and naturally incorporate related keywords from vidIQ.
• 🎨 Design a thumbnail that stands out from the competition, is clickable, and easy to understand.
• 🏷 Use a tool like rapidtags.io to generate tags for your video, though they are considered less important.
• 📚 A step-by-step guide and a full breakdown video are available for further understanding and application of the KVs Strategy.

Q & A

What is the KVs strategy mentioned in the transcript?

The KVs strategy is a blueprint used to rank videos on YouTube. It stands for Keyword (K) before Video (V) creation, emphasizing the importance of keyword research before making a video.

What is the biggest mistake to avoid when choosing video keywords?

The biggest mistake is recording the video first and then deciding on the video keywords at the time of uploading. Instead, one should research and analyze potential keywords before creating the video content.

What are the three key characteristics of a 10 out of 10 keyword?

A 10 out of 10 keyword should have low competition, good search volume, and no matching keyword titles. This means there are no other videos with the exact keyword as their title, which can help rank number one quickly.

How does one find a 10 out of 10 keyword using VidIQ?

Using VidIQ, one should start by searching for a broad keyword in their niche, then click on 'matching terms' to find more specific keywords. This process is repeated to narrow down to a very specific keyword that has low competition and good search volume.

Why is it important to research the top-ranking videos for a keyword?

Researching the top-ranking videos helps to understand what viewers want and how to improve upon existing content. It also provides insights from comments that can be used to enhance the new video and increase its chances of ranking higher.

What does the 'V' in KVs strategy stand for and why is it crucial?

The 'V' in KVs strategy stands for Video. It's crucial because having a good keyword is only the beginning; the video itself must be high-quality and exactly what viewers are looking for to increase the chances of ranking well on YouTube.

How should the title of the video be constructed for optimal SEO?

The title should include the exact keyword that people are searching for, making up the majority of the title. It should be natural and easy to read, with additional words like 'tutorial' or 'step-by-step' to make it more enticing and clear about the video's content.

What is the role of the video description in SEO?

The video description helps YouTube understand what the video is about and potentially rank for related keywords. It should include the main keyword at the top, followed by naturally incorporated related keywords.

Why is the video thumbnail important for ranking?

The thumbnail is important because it needs to be better than the competition, clickable, and easy to understand. It plays a significant role in attracting viewers to click on the video, thereby potentially improving the video's ranking.

How does one select tags for the video?

Tags can be selected by using a tool like rapid tags.io, where one pastes the main keyword and copies the suggested tags that are relevant. However, it's mentioned that tags don't really matter as much in the context of the KVs strategy.

Where can one find a step-by-step document and a full breakdown video on implementing the KVs strategy?

A step-by-step document and a full 1-hour breakdown video on the KVs strategy can be found by clicking the link provided in the transcript description.