Does the file name of a YouTube video matter?

After identifying the keywords you’d like your video to focus on, the first place you should insert a keyword is its file name. The YouTube algorithm doesn’t actually “watch” your video to ensure it is relevant to your targeted keyword, but it can read the file name.

Can I change the file name on my YouTube video?

Fortunately, it is possible to change the title of the video after you have uploaded it by accessing it from your account. Apart from changing the title, you can also add a description, tags and category in order to make it easier for people to find the video on YouTube.

Is the YouTube name important?

Why Is Your Channel Name Important? Your Channel Name appears on your videos, your channel page, and in YouTube’s search results. Also, your channel name is a big part of how people will define and understand what your channel is about. So it’s important that your name accurately represents your brand.

How do I optimize my YouTube videos?

Achieve higher ranking with these YouTube SEO tips

1. Choose your keywords wisely.
2. Include keywords in the title of the video.
3. Include keywords in the video file.
4. Optimize your description.
5. Use video hashtags.
6. Select a video category.
7. Use eye-catching thumbnails.
8. Add subtitles and closed captions.

How do you change a video file name?

Open File Explorer or OneDrive. Right-click the file and select Rename. Enter a new file name and press Enter.

How do I change my YouTube video name 2020?

Edit video details

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio.
2. From the left menu, select Content.
3. Click a video’s title or thumbnail.
4. Set the video’s settings and select Save.

What if someone has the same YouTube channel name?

It has been a very long time when user names were unique on YT. The only thing that is unique is the URL so other people can have the same channel name as you without it being a problem. You may not like it but that is just tough luck.

Does the title of your YouTube video affect its views?

As I’ve discovered over the last three years or so, the difference between naming your video poorly or well can have a significant impact on the number of views it receives. You’re still going to need something entertaining, informative, or – sad to say – shocking. The title can’t do everything on its own, but it can help a lot.

How does YouTube rank videos on search engines?

That being said, YouTube’s search ranking is heavily weighted on the performance and engagement of a video. Videos with higher amounts of cumulative watch time and more engagement such as comments, shares, likes/dislikes, is an indicator to YouTube that viewers value the video enough to watch extended amounts of it and engage with it.

What is YouTube Seo and why is it important?

YouTube is as much a search engine as it is a video platform, meaning that a little bit of SEO know-how is important. Sure, sometimes people go to YouTube to hunt down a specific video to watch (hello again, peanut butter baby). But even then, the algorithm decides how to rank the search results when you type in “peanut butter baby”.

Can I change the title of my video after it’s uploaded?

Well, you’re not the only one if you have. I got an email from Gavin today and he asked me the same question. So the fast answer is unfortunately Gavin, “No, you cannot change a video filename after it’s been uploaded, but you can learn some tips and techniques so that you always upload the right title for your video”.