vidIQ
The Workflow
8 steps · click a step number to mark it done
Open vidIQ and have it ready before you start
Sign in to vidIQ with your Google account and link your YouTube channel to enable full features
Open the vidIQ Keyword Research tool from the left‑hand menu and type your video idea keyword
Review the keyword’s search volume, competition, and overall score; choose a keyword with a score of 65 or higher
Click the Keyword Inspector to generate suggested tags and copy the list of high‑impact tags
Switch to the Optimize tab, enter the chosen keyword, and use the AI suggestions to craft a compelling title and description
Preview the thumbnail suggestion within Optimize and adjust if needed for visual appeal
During video upload, paste the optimized title, description, and tags; enable vidIQ’s SEO score check to ensure maximum visibility
After publishing, open the Channel Audit in vidIQ to monitor CTR and view performance, then apply insights to future videos