Is YouTube SEO over?

SEO is not dead, it has changed

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Keywords are also important

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The magic of thumbnails

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increase watch time

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The power of shorts

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Special tips for creators in India

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Is YouTube SEO over?

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It is heard that YouTube SEO has become useless in 2025, but is this true? Know the truth and grow your channel

SEO is not dead, it has changed

YouTube SEO is not dead, it just got smarter. Now it focuses a lot of time on engagement and quantity of content.

Keywords are also important

Choose the right keywords like Best Smartphone Tube in 2025 Find Big VidIq from trading keywords and top the search

The magic of thumbnails

Attractive thumbnails increase clicks. Use bright colors, gold, text and emotions. Professional thumbnails made with Canva.

increase watch time

Engage the audience in the first 10 seconds with telling and interesting visuals so that people watch the full video

The power of shorts

Youtube shorts is a game changer in 2025 Use trading audio Link to full video

Special tips for creators in India

Create content in Hindi, Tamil or local language, upload videos on festivals like Diwali, Holi, use local keywords.

Get started now

YouTube SEO is alive in 2025 Make your channel fly with thumbnails and quality content with smart keywords