Want to know how to rank your videos on YouTube? This article shows you how in an easy 

step-by-step way! Whether you’re an individual or working with an agency, this guide will help 

you on your way to the top of the most popular video sharing site.

Step 1. Research Your Keyword

To rank your video, you need a keyword. You may be tempted to just think of one quickly 

but this is crucial for the success of your video.

Take time and do research so that you can target the most relevant keywords for your content. 

This will ultimately lead to more views and a higher ranking on YouTube's search engine.

Step 2. Optimize Video Title

YouTube is one of the biggest video platforms on the planet, and it's only going to continue

growing.

YouTube's algorithm is a complex system that includes a variety of factors

when it comes to ranking

videos. The more attention you can generate for your video through social media, backlinks

and engagement with other users, the better your chances of

getting into YouTube's algorithms. 

Here are some best practices for optimizing your video titles:

1) Keep Titles Short

2) Use the Keyword You're Trying To Rank For In The Title (If It Fits)

3) Add A Number To The Title For Easy Organization And Searchability

4) Include A Clear Call To Action With A Linked CTA Button

Step 3. Create a Descriptive About Section

To rank well on YouTube, you need to create a descriptive about section that gives the viewer 

a clear understanding of your video's content. 

This helps viewers decide whether they want to watch your video or not. Make sure you include

 keywords and phrases that are relevant to your topic and be concise with the description.

Step 4. Add Tags

Tags are a big deal on YouTube. They help people find your content and they help you rank higher.

To make sure that you are optimizing tags, keep these points in mind.

1) Tags should be as specific as possible, but not so specific that they exclude too much of the audience.

For example, if you're talking about watermelon recipes, don't just list recipes as your tag;

add watermelon too for a more targeted audience. 

Don't go overboard with tags either because then no one will be able to search for them all.

It's also important that you update your tags when you publish new videos because old ones

can stop being relevant.

2) The description is another important place to focus on keywords because it's what shows up

when someone searches for something without adding any additional words after it;

3) Make sure there is consistency between the title, description, and tags in order to avoid

confusion or any kind of misleading content;

4) If all else fails, try searching tags or keywords in Google Image Search - this will provide

some great ideas!

Step 5. Optimize Your Description

It's not enough to just upload a video and hope it does well. Instead, you need to take the time 

upfront to optimize your videos for YouTube search. In this step, we'll cover optimizing your 

description so that it will come up on YouTube searches. 

First of all, be sure to include a good keyword or keywords from the title so that people can 

find the video more easily. Second, use relevant words and phrases throughout the description. 

These are generally keywords that are related to what is going on in the video but could also 

be connected with keywords from your channel name or username if you have one of those.

Step 6. Write a Compelling Video Description

A compelling description is a summary of the content a video offers. It should be short,

descriptive, and well-written. 

The first few sentences of your description should include the most important information 

about your video and entice viewers to watch. 

Try including what type of content you're providing (in this case, a YouTube SEO guide), 

how many minutes long your video is (about 8 minutes), and any special features that are 

offered in order to make your video stand out from others on YouTube. 

Once you've included all of these aspects, it's time for some creativity!

Step 7. Upload an HD Video File

Upload an HD Video File. Make sure your video is at least 720p HD, but the higher 

the quality, the better.

Step 8. Add a Call-To-Action Button

- The first step is adding a Call-To-Action Button. 

- This button should entice viewers to click on it and go through the rest of your video. 

- If you want them to subscribe, make sure that this button is prominent.

Step 9. Add Annotations and End Screens

Annotations and End Screens help you create a more interactive video that your audience

will enjoy. 

You can add them by clicking the Annotations tab and then selecting the kind of 

annotation you want to create. 

Annotations can also be used for things like adding links, adding calls-to-action,

or sharing other videos from your account. 

End Screens are similar to Annotations but they appear at the end of the video 

instead of throughout it. Use these screens as a way to promote what's next on your channel 

or where viewers should go after watching this video. 

The features you choose here will depend on what your goals are for the video and 

what is relevant for your brand and audience.

Step 10. Make a Viral Intro to Drive Views

To make a viral intro, follow these steps:

- Brainstorm a few fun ideas

- Find a catchy song to use as the intro music that matches your theme

- Make sure you're using appropriate and easy to understand language so viewers can 

easily access your channel and watch your videos.

- Add a funny or interesting image to get viewers excited about your content