📅 Day 10: Upload & Optimize Your First YouTube Video for Maximum Reach

Uploading is not just clicking “Publish.” You need to:

  • Craft the perfect title
  • Design a clickable thumbnail
  • Add keywords & tags
  • Optimize for YouTube Search (SEO)

⚡ Did you know? 90% of videos that rank on YouTube search have properly optimized titles, descriptions, and tags.


📤 Step-by-Step: Uploading Your First Video

  1. Go to YouTube Studio
  2. Click “Create” → “Upload Video”
  3. Add your video file
  4. Fill in the following carefully:

🧠 The “TDTD” Optimization Formula

🧩 Part✅ What to Do
T – TitleUse a keyword-rich, curiosity-driven title (≤ 70 characters)
D – Description1–2 paragraphs about the video + links to socials/resources
T – TagsAdd relevant keywords (e.g., “AI tools 2025”, “productivity”)
D – DesignUpload a bold, eye-catching custom thumbnail

🎨 Thumbnail Tips That Get Clicks

  • Use bold text (3–5 words max)
  • Add your face with emotion (pointing, shocked, happy)
  • Use contrast colors (yellow, red, white = powerful)
  • Include a visual element from the video (e.g., a laptop, product, graph)
  • Design in Canva, Photoshop, or Fotor

✅ Tip: Keep thumbnails readable on small screens — over 70% of views come from mobile.


✅ YouTube Settings to Double-Check

⚙️ Section📌 What to Set
VisibilityPublic (or schedule it)
Audience“Not made for kids” (unless it is!)
End Screens & CardsLink to your next video or channel subscribe page
PlaylistAdd to a themed playlist for better binge time

🧠 Day 10 Task:

  1. Upload your video using the TDTD method
  2. Create and upload a custom thumbnail
  3. Fill out description, tags, and end screen
  4. Hit Publish or schedule for your best time (we’ll cover this later!)
  5. Share the video link on socials or in your community!

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