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YouTube Hashtag Best Practices
Quick Tips
- Use 3-5 hashtags for optimal visibility
- Place your most important hashtags first
- Always include #Shorts for short-form videos
- Combine trending and niche-specific hashtags
- Avoid using irrelevant hashtags (can harm your channel)
Where to Place YouTube Hashtags
YouTube allows you to place hashtags in three locations:
- Above the title: The first 3 hashtags in your description will appear above your video title
- In the title: Include 1-2 most relevant hashtags
- In the description: Add hashtags throughout your description where relevant
Benefits of Using YouTube Hashtags
Strategic use of hashtags can significantly improve your YouTube performance:
- Improved discoverability: Help viewers find your content through hashtag searches
- Better SEO: Enhance your video's searchability and ranking
- Increased engagement: Connect with viewers interested in specific topics
- Trend participation: Join trending conversations and topics
- Brand building: Create branded hashtags for your channel
YouTube Hashtag Limitations
Be aware of these important limitations:
- YouTube recommends using no more than 15 hashtags
- Using excessive hashtags (more than 15) may cause YouTube to ignore all hashtags
- Irrelevant or misleading hashtags can violate YouTube's policies
- Hashtags should be relevant to your video content