Video is the most engaging content format. YouTube is the second largest search engine.
Video Types
- Tutorials / How-to
- Product reviews
- Vlogs
- Webinars
- Shorts / Reels
Video is the most engaging content format. YouTube is the second largest search engine.
# YouTube SEO Title: Keyword + Hook (60 chars max) Description: 200+ words with keywords Tags: relevant keywords Thumbnail: bright, clear face + text
def youtube_score(title, tags, description, thumbnail): score = 0 # Title checks if len(title) <= 60: score += 20 if any(w in title.lower() for w in ["how", "best", "tutorial"]): score += 10 # Tags if len(tags) >= 5: score += 15 if len(tags) <= 15: score += 10 # Description if len(description) >= 200: score += 15 if "http" in description: score += 10 # Thumbnail if thumbnail: score += 20 return min(score, 100) result = youtube_score( title="How to Learn Python in 2026", tags=["python", "tutorial", "beginner", "coding", "programming"], description="Complete guide to learning Python" + "x" * 200, thumbnail=True ) print(f"YouTube SEO Score: {result}/100")
What makes a good YouTube thumbnail?
High contrast, clear face with emotion, large text (3-5 words), consistent branding.
What is the second largest search engine?
YouTube is the second largest search engine after Google.
Consistent uploads, SEO-optimized titles/descriptions, engaging thumbnails, audience interaction, and promoting across social media.