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YouTube Description Optimizer
Rewrite your description for SEO and readability.
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Run a real video through the full ViralHookAnalyzer.
Paste any YouTube, TikTok or Shorts link and get benchmarks, retention curves, and rewrites — grounded in your actual footage.
Analyze a video freeExamples
Best practices
- Put the primary keyword in the first 25 words.
- Include chapters — they boost session time and viewer control.
- Never paste the same description across videos.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a YouTube description be?+
150-300 words is the sweet spot for SEO without hurting scannability.
Do descriptions still matter for ranking?+
Yes — they still feed YouTube's semantic understanding of the video and affect suggested-video placement.
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