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YouTube SEO for Clinics Made Simple: Easy First Steps · The Clinic Marketing Podcast | Local SEO & Healthcare Online Marketing Tips for Clinic Owners & Wellness Providers

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  SPEAKER_00: Hey there, it's Darcy Sullivan from Propel Marketing and Design, and you're listening to the Clinic Marketing Podcast.
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  SPEAKER_00: Today we're talking about YouTube SEO, meaning how to set up your videos so people can actually find them and so they help bring the right patients to your clinic.
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  SPEAKER_00: And before you panic, this is not an episode where I tell you to post three times a week, buy fancy gear, or become a YouTube influencer.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is about building a simple video library that answers the questions your patients are already searching and doing it in a way that helps you show up in YouTube search and supports your overall SEO.
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  SPEAKER_00: Alright, let's jump in.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let's start with why YouTube matters for clinics.
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  SPEAKER_00: Most clinics think of YouTube as social media, but it's really a search engine.
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  SPEAKER_00: People go to YouTube to ask, what is shockwave therapy?
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  SPEAKER_00: Is dry needling painful?
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  SPEAKER_00: What should I expect at my first chiropractic visit?
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  SPEAKER_00: Can physical therapy help with knee pain?
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  SPEAKER_00: How long does it take to recover from sciatica?
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  SPEAKER_00: Those searches are not just entertainment, they're high-intent questions.
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  SPEAKER_00: If your video answers those questions clearly, YouTube can bring you people who are already close to booking.
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  SPEAKER_00: And even if someone doesn't book from YouTube directly, it builds trust fast.
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  SPEAKER_00: Seeing your face, hearing how you explain things, and getting a feel for your vibe reduces anxiety.
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  SPEAKER_00: That matters.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what YouTube SEO actually is.
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  SPEAKER_00: YouTube SEO is simply helping YouTube understand what your video is about, who should see it, whether people found it useful.
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  SPEAKER_00: YouTube figures that out through a mix of your title, description, and tags, your thumbnail and click-through rate, watch time and retention, meaning how long people stay, engagement, like comments and likes, and how your video relates to other videos and topics.
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  SPEAKER_00: So your job is to do two things.
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  SPEAKER_00: Package the video correctly so YouTube can categorize it, and structure the video so people actually watch it.
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  SPEAKER_00: The biggest mistake is posting videos with titles like Welcome to Our Clinic, Meet Dr.
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  SPEAKER_00: Smith, our amazing new service.
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  SPEAKER_00: Those are fine videos to have, but they are rarely what people search.
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  SPEAKER_00: Instead, lead with patient questions, symptoms, and services.
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  SPEAKER_00: Because YouTube is not your clinic brochure, it's a search engine.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's the strategy I like for clinics.
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  SPEAKER_00: You build three types of videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 1, service explainer videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: These target what is searches?
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  SPEAKER_00: Examples.
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  SPEAKER_00: What is shockwave therapy and what does it help?
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  SPEAKER_00: What is soft tissue therapy and who is it for?
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  SPEAKER_00: What is pelvic floor PT and when should you consider it?
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 2, condition and symptom videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: These target can you help with searches?
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  SPEAKER_00: Examples.
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  SPEAKER_00: Can chiropractic help sciatica?
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  SPEAKER_00: What causes plantar fasciitis and how do we treat it?
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  SPEAKER_00: PT for shoulder pain, what to expect.
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  SPEAKER_00: Type 3, first visit and process videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: These target what will happen and is it safe searches?
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  SPEAKER_00: Examples.
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  SPEAKER_00: What happens at your first visit?
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  SPEAKER_00: How do we decide on a treatment plan?
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  SPEAKER_00: How long does it take to see results?
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  SPEAKER_00: If you only did these three categories, you would be ahead of most clinics.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now let's get tactical.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you want YouTube to understand your video and show it in search, make sure you do these steps every time.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step one, pick one keyword phrase per video.
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  SPEAKER_00: Not 10, 1.
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  SPEAKER_00: Examples.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis.
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  SPEAKER_00: Chiropractic for sciatica.
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  SPEAKER_00: Dry needling what to expect.
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  SPEAKER_00: Physical therapy for rotator cuff pain.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your video can cover related topics, but you need one main phrase that your title and first lines support.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step two, title formula that works.
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  SPEAKER_00: Use one of these formulas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Formula A, service plus outcome.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shockwave therapy for heel pain.
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  SPEAKER_00: What to expect.
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  SPEAKER_00: Formula B question.
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  SPEAKER_00: Does chiropractic help sciatica?
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  SPEAKER_00: Formula C, what to expect.
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  SPEAKER_00: Dry needling, what it feels like and who it's for.
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  SPEAKER_00: Keep it clear, not clever.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if you're local, you can add your city at the end for certain videos, but do not overdo it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Example.
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  SPEAKER_00: Physical therapy for vertigo.
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  SPEAKER_00: What to expect in city.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step three.
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  SPEAKER_00: Description that actually helps SEO.
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  SPEAKER_00: Most clinics write one sentence.
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  SPEAKER_00: Don't do that.
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  SPEAKER_00: Write 150 to 300 words that includes one to two sentences repeating the main topic in plain language.
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  SPEAKER_00: Who it's for.
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  SPEAKER_00: What you cover in the video, a call to action, and a next step.
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  SPEAKER_00: And include your location and service area in a natural way.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's a simple structure you can follow.
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  SPEAKER_00: First two lines what the video answers and who it helps.
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  SPEAKER_00: Next, a few bullets of what you cover.
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  SPEAKER_00: Next, how to book or contact you, plus a link to the related page on your website.
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  SPEAKER_00: Last, clinic name, city, and service areas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step four, chapters and timestamps.
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  SPEAKER_00: These help users and can help YouTube understand the structure.
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  SPEAKER_00: Even simple chapters like 00, what shockwave therapy is.
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  SPEAKER_00: 045 what it helps.
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  SPEAKER_00: 130, what a session feels like.
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  SPEAKER_00: 215, how many sessions people need.
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  SPEAKER_00: 3.
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  SPEAKER_00: Call when to call us.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step 5.
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  SPEAKER_00: Tags, yes, but don't obsess.
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  SPEAKER_00: Tags matter less than they used to, but they can help with misspellings and related terms.
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  SPEAKER_00: Use uh your main keyword.
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  SPEAKER_00: 3 to 5 close variations.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your brand name and doctor name.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your city one time.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step 6.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thumbnail basics.
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  SPEAKER_00: YouTube is visual, so your thumbnail matters.
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  SPEAKER_00: Keep it simple.
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  SPEAKER_00: A clear face if you're comfortable.
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  SPEAKER_00: 3 to 5 words max.
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  SPEAKER_00: Readable on mobile.
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  SPEAKER_00: Examples of thumbnail text.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shockwave therapy.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sciatica relief.
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  SPEAKER_00: Dry needling tips.
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  SPEAKER_00: Step 7.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your first 15 seconds matter more than you think.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is retention.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do not start with, hi, I'm Dr.
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  SPEAKER_00: Smith, and today we're going to talk about start with the question, the outcome, and a quick credibility line.
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  SPEAKER_00: Example.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you've been told shockwave therapy might help your heel pain, but you have no idea what it actually feels like, you're in the right place.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm going to walk you through what it is, who it's for, and what to expect in a typical session.
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  SPEAKER_00: That keeps people watching.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let's talk quality.
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  SPEAKER_00: You do not need a studio.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's the minimum setup.
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  SPEAKER_00: Natural light facing you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Phone at eye level.
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  SPEAKER_00: Clean audio, even a basic mic helps.
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  SPEAKER_00: And a background that looks professional enough.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your patients are not grading cinematography.
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  SPEAKER_00: They are trying to decide if they trust you.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you want to start with a tiny plan that still works, do these four videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: What to expect at your first visit?
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  SPEAKER_00: Your top service explained shockwave, dry needling, chiropractic adjustment, pelvic floor PT, whatever it is.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your top condition question answered sciatica, neck pain, headaches, back pain, knee pain.
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  SPEAKER_00: When to seek help and when to wait, red flags versus normal soreness.
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  SPEAKER_00: That set alone gives you trust, discovery, and conversion support.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is where it gets fun because one video can become a blog post, transcript, or summary, an FAQ section on a service page, three short clips for social, and an email to your list.
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  SPEAKER_00: And on your website, embed the video on the related service page.
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  SPEAKER_00: This helps the page feel more helpful and keeps people on it longer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what to track so you know it's working.
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  SPEAKER_00: You do not need to become a data person.
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  SPEAKER_00: Track these views from YouTube search, not just total views.
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  SPEAKER_00: Average view duration are people staying?
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  SPEAKER_00: Clicks to your website from the description.
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  SPEAKER_00: And whether new patients mention videos.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you're seeing impressions in search and your view duration is improving, you're on the right track.
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  SPEAKER_00: Common mistakes to avoid posting without a search focused title.
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  SPEAKER_00: Skipping the description and next step.
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  SPEAKER_00: Making videos too broad like back pain instead of back pain when sitting.
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  SPEAKER_00: Starting slow or doing a long intro.
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  SPEAKER_00: Not connecting the video to a next step like booking, reading, downloading, or calling.
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  SPEAKER_00: Alright, quick recap.
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  SPEAKER_00: YouTube is a search engine, not just social.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pick one main keyword per video.
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  SPEAKER_00: Write clear titles and helpful descriptions that point people to a next step.
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  SPEAKER_00: Focus on retention in the first 15 seconds.
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  SPEAKER_00: Start with four core videos and build from there.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for listening, and I'll catch you in the next episode.