By the end of this guide, you will have:


Every niche has certain ‘buzzwords’ that users are already familiar with and could be searching for on YouTube.

Distributing such keywords will help your channel capture the traffic on YouTube that is actually interested in your topic and product.


If you prefer visual learning to boring text, check out this video guide instead: How to Optimise a YouTube Channel for SEO


Step 1: Brainstorm keywords

Download TubeBuddy and use their Keyword Explorer.

Spend 5 minutes brainstorming niche-related keywords or phrases.

Go for quantity NOT quality.

<aside> 👉 Pro Tip Write down as many keywords as possible related to your niche

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<aside> ⚡ Pro Tip The higher the score on TubeBuddy the better

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Example of TubeBuddy’s Keyword Explorer feature.png

Download TubeBuddy and use their Keyword Explorer.

Spend 5 minutes brainstorming niche-related keywords or phrases.

Go for quantity NOT quality.

List 15+ niche-related keywords that are ranked 50+ with TubeBuddy for SEO.

Use these prompts when brainstorming: