Created by Prathamesh Krisang

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This step-by-step guide helps you generate relevant automatic chapters for YouTube as well as generate ideas for SEO optimized title, description and hashtags.

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This process helps you create a bridge between what your audience is asking on the internet and what you are talking about. Usually, people ask the same questions in 100 different ways. Which your video might be the right answer to. But, you may not know all the ways in which a person may ask questions. That is where ChatGPT’s massive training data comes in where it can look for different words people use to look for solutions. This step-by-step guide solves that problem for you.

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Follow the following process:

1. Upload Video and Generate Subtitles

• Action: Upload the video on YouTube and wait for automatic subtitle generation. The transcription might take come time. This way you use Google’s technology to get the transcription for free.

2. Download Subtitle From YouTube

1. Download SRT File:
   • Visit Downsub, input your YouTube video URL, and download the SRT file.

3. Generate SEO-Optimized Description

1. Upload the file in ChatGPT or Google’s Notebook LLM (preferred)

2. Draft an Article:

   • Use the generated chapter titles to ask ChatGPT:

     Analyze the entire uploaded file, understand the language, and transform the transcription into a well-structured, engaging, and easy-to-read article in the original language.
     
     Instructions:
     Structure: Divide the article into clear sections with relevant titles and subtitles to enhance readability.
     
     Language: Use simple, grade 5 level language to make it accessible and easy to understand.
     
     Flow & Coherence: Ensure a natural progression of ideas, maintaining logical connections between sections.
     
     Quotes & Key Takeaways: Incorporate relevant quotes from the video where applicable to add authenticity and emphasize key points.
     
     Formatting: Use short paragraphs, bullet points (if needed), and descriptive subheadings to improve readability.
     
     Engagement: Write in a conversational yet informative style that keeps the reader hooked from start to finish.
     

3. Identify Keywords:

   • To connect the video with audience search intent, prompt ChatGPT:

     After generating the article, analyze both the original file and the article to identify SEO opportunities in the original language.
     
     Instructions:
     Identify Commonly Searched Queries:
     
     Extract commonly asked questions related to the video’s topic.
     
     Predict how people might phrase their searches when looking for solutions covered in the video.
     
     Find Relevant Keywords & Variations:
     
     Identify high-impact keywords and key phrases related to the content.
     
     Include synonyms, alternative phrasings, and long-tail keyword variations people might use in searches.
     
     Ensure keywords are naturally woven into the content for readability and SEO value.
     
     Understand Search Intent:
     
     Determine whether users are searching for informational, navigational, transactional, or problem-solving content.
     
     Adjust keyword recommendations accordingly.
     
     Optimize for Simplicity & Readability:
     
     Use easy-to-understand, grade 5 level language for all findings.
     
     Present recommendations in a clear, structured format (e.g., lists, bullet points, or a summary table).
     

4. Create Optimized Title and Description:

   • Use this prompt to develop your title and description:

     Now, act as a YouTube growth expert with a deep understanding of YouTube SEO, psychology, and audience engagement. Based on our conversation so far, generate highly optimized YouTube metadata in the original language.
     
     Deliverables:
     1️⃣ 10 SEO-Optimized YouTube Title Options
     
     Use a mix of curiosity, urgency, and emotional triggers.
     
     Ensure keyword-rich yet natural phrasing for discoverability.
     
     Optimize for both search rankings and high click-through rates (CTR).
     
     2️⃣ 10 Catchy Thumbnail Copy Options
     
     Short, bold, attention-grabbing phrases (max 4-5 words).
     
     Use power words, emotional hooks, and curiosity-driven text.
     
     Align with the title’s emotional pull to maximize clicks.
     
     3️⃣ SEO-Optimized YouTube Description (Written in first person, friendly tone)
     
     Compelling hook in the first 2 lines (to boost "Show More" clicks).
     
     Naturally integrate identified keywords, questions, and phrases.
     
     Provide clear value, context, and a reason to watch till the end.
     
     Include a call to action (CTA) that drives engagement (e.g., "Comment below if...").
     
     Add relevant links (if applicable).
     
     4️⃣ Popular Hashtags (in English)
     
     Include high-traffic, niche-relevant hashtags.
     
     Blend broad (#TrendingTopic) and specific (#YourVideoTheme) hashtags for better reach.
     
     Guidelines for Style & Psychology:
     ✅ Use simple, grade 5 level language for clarity.
     ✅ Optimize titles & thumbnails for emotions and curiosity (e.g., "This Changes Everything!").
     ✅ Ensure a natural, engaging flow in the description—no robotic keyword stuffing.
     ✅ Align with YouTube’s algorithm preferences (search intent + suggested video optimization).
     ✅ Give the title, description and thumbnail copy in separate copyable code snippets.
     

5. Select Title: Choose the title that best aligns with your video content.

6. A/B Test Thumbnail Ideas: Experiment with different thumbnail concepts for effectiveness.

4. Additional Optimization Tips

• Refine Prompts: Customize prompts further to suit your specific video context or target audience.
• Engage with Your Audience: Encourage viewers to leave comments and questions, using insights to refine future content.