📈 Why Optimization Matters
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
- Go to YouTube Studio
- Click “Create” → “Upload Video”
- Add your video file
- Fill in the following carefully:
🧠 The “TDTD” Optimization Formula
🧩 Part | ✅ What to Do |
---|---|
T – Title | Use a keyword-rich, curiosity-driven title (≤ 70 characters) |
D – Description | 1–2 paragraphs about the video + links to socials/resources |
T – Tags | Add relevant keywords (e.g., “AI tools 2025”, “productivity”) |
D – Design | Upload 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 |
---|---|
Visibility | Public (or schedule it) |
Audience | “Not made for kids” (unless it is!) |
End Screens & Cards | Link to your next video or channel subscribe page |
Playlist | Add to a themed playlist for better binge time |
🧠 Day 10 Task:
- Upload your video using the TDTD method
- Create and upload a custom thumbnail
- Fill out description, tags, and end screen
- Hit Publish or schedule for your best time (we’ll cover this later!)
- Share the video link on socials or in your community!