Adding Metadata and Advanced Video Settings in olooa
Optimizing your video with the right metadata and settings is crucial for SEO and overall video performance on YouTube. In olooa, this is handled during the SEO Stage, where you can add important details like the title, description, and tags. Additionally, users can access Advanced Settings to configure essential options, such as setting the video’s privacy status and specifying if it's made for kids.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to add metadata and adjust advanced video settings within the SEO stage, and why these steps are important for your content.
How to Add Metadata in the SEO Stage
Go to the SEO Stage in Your Project
Open the project you're working on and navigate to the SEO Stage.
Add a Title
In the provided field, enter a compelling and optimized video title. This is one of the most important factors for both YouTube’s algorithm and your audience.
Write a Description
In the description field, add a clear and detailed explanation of your video. Include keywords that are relevant to your content to improve SEO and help viewers understand what your video is about.
Add Tags
In the tags section, input relevant keywords and phrases that will help YouTube categorize your content and make it easier for viewers to find your video through search.
How to Access Advanced Video Settings
Expand the Advanced Settings Drop-Down
After adding your basic metadata (title, description, and tags), scroll down and click the Advanced Settings drop-down to reveal more video options.
Set Advanced Video Options
In the Advanced Settings, you can configure the following:
Is the Video Made for Kids?
Specify whether the video is made for kids, which is a requirement for YouTube’s compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).
Add to Playlist
Select an existing playlist or create a new one to organize your video with similar content, making it easier for viewers to find related videos.
Set Privacy (Public, Private, Unlisted)
Choose whether the video will be uploaded as Public, Private, or Unlisted.
Public: Anyone can view the video once it’s published.
Private: Only people you invite can view the video.
Unlisted: The video won’t appear in search results, but anyone with the link can view it.
Save and Continue
Once you’ve configured your settings, click Save to apply the changes. Your metadata and advanced settings will be saved, ready to be included when the video is uploaded.
Why Metadata and Advanced Settings Matter
Improves SEO
Metadata like titles, descriptions, and tags help YouTube’s algorithm understand your content and match it to relevant searches. Properly optimized metadata increases your chances of showing up in search results and recommended videos.Ensures Compliance
By setting whether your video is made for kids, you comply with important regulations like COPPA, avoiding potential penalties or restrictions from YouTube.Organizes Content Efficiently
Adding videos to playlists and choosing the right privacy settings helps manage your content effectively, making it easier for your audience to find relevant videos or limit access to certain content.Maximizes Viewer Engagement
The right title, description, and tags will not only help with searchability but also grab viewers' attention, increasing click-through rates and improving overall engagement with your content.
Best Practices for Metadata and Advanced Video Settings
Use Keywords Naturally: When writing your title and description, incorporate keywords that people are likely to search for, but make sure they fit naturally into the text.
Choose the Right Tags: Tags should include a mix of broad and specific keywords that are relevant to your video’s topic.
Select Privacy Settings Carefully: If your video is not ready to go public yet, make sure you set it to private or unlisted until it’s fully approved and finalized.
Need More Help?
If you have questions about adding metadata or configuring advanced video settings, feel free to reach out to our support team or explore more help articles in the olooa Help Center.