Hey, In my search for a standout SEO tool for YouTube, I discovered TubeRank Jeet. It offers some impressive and specialized features for video optimization and ranking, which could be really beneficial if you're aiming to enhance your channel’s performance. It’s definitely worth a look if you're exploring options. More on reddit.com

Don't just list recent videos, say watch "this video" and link to the playlist that your video is on that way it shows all your content on the sidebar if they click it. Also timestamps help SEO by adding search terms and making those visible without clicking the video. More on reddit.com

For budget SEO tools, I'd recommend starting with Google Keyword Planner for basic research. If you're looking for something more comprehensive, I've been using SERPtag for tracking keywords and getting insights on competitors. It's been really helpful in planning and improving my SEO strategy, especially for my smaller projects. Also, tools like Ubersuggest and Moz offer some free features that might be worth exploring. For just $5, SERPtag provides a robust set of features that can really help you optimize your SEO efforts without breaking the bank. More on reddit.com

Tags don't make a big difference anymore. Don't bother. I use tubebuddy free to see what other "competitors" are using. When you have the extension installed and watch a video it shows what tags they use. You can use that to learn, but otherwise just write some relevant tags yourself. Tags are mostly used to cover typos and maybe some keywords that are not present in the title or description. My advice, but take it with a grain of salt, is to focus more on titles and descriptions. For shorts even these are less relevant. I've seen shorts-focused channels that use titles like "HAHA" or "LOL" with lots of emojis, no description, no tags, and still have hundreds of MILLIONS of views. So I don't know what to think anymore. More on reddit.com