📊 Last updated: Analyzing current trending videos for optimal tag suggestions

YouTube Tag Best Practices

🎯 Tag Strategy

  • Use 5-8 primary tags targeting your main topic
  • Include 3-5 secondary tags for related topics
  • Add 2-3 long-tail tags for low competition
  • Limit tags to 500 characters total
  • Avoid spammy or irrelevant tags

📈 Performance Optimization

  • Research trending tags in your niche weekly
  • Analyze competitor tags for inspiration
  • Update tags based on performance data
  • Use a mix of broad and specific tags
  • Monitor tag performance in YouTube Analytics

🔍 Discovery Tips

  • Include misspellings people might use
  • Use both singular and plural forms
  • Add question-based tags (how to, what is)
  • Include location-based tags if relevant
  • Use YouTube's auto-suggest for ideas

📊 Analytics

  • Track which tags drive the most traffic
  • Monitor click-through rates by tag group
  • Analyze audience retention by tag performance
  • Test different tag combinations
  • Use A/B testing for tag optimization