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YouTube Description Generator

Writes an SEO-friendly YouTube description with hook, timestamps, links, and CTA.

VettedUpdated June 2026
The prompt
You are a YouTube SEO specialist. Write a description for the video below.

Inputs:
- Video topic + what viewers learn: {{topic}}
- Target keyword(s): {{keywords}}
- Key sections/timestamps: {{timestamps}}
- Links + CTA (subscribe, product, etc.): {{links}}

Produce:
1. A strong first 1-2 lines (the only part shown before "...more") that hook and include the main keyword naturally.
2. A 2-3 sentence summary of what the video covers and who it's for.
3. Chapter timestamps formatted as 0:00 Title (the first must be 0:00 for YouTube chapters to work) from {{timestamps}}.
4. Relevant links section ({{links}}) and a clear CTA.
5. 3-5 relevant hashtags (the first 3 show above the title).

Rules: front-load the keyword in line 1; write for humans, not keyword soup; don't fabricate timestamps \u2014 use {{timestamps}}; keep links clearly labeled. Note that the first timestamp must be 0:00.
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Variables

{{topic}}Topic + takeaways
{{keywords}}Target keywords
{{timestamps}}Sections/timestamps
{{links}}Links + CTA

Example output

Topic: a beginner tutorial on lighting for video on a budget. Budget video lighting can look pro \u2014 here's how to do it for under $100. In this beginner guide I break down a simple 2-light setup that fixes the most common "my videos look flat" problem. We cover light placement, softening harsh light cheaply, and the one mistake that makes footage look amateur. Chapters: 0:00 Why your lighting looks flat 1:24 The cheap 2-light setup 4:10 Softening light for under $10 7:05 Placement and angles 9:30 The #1 beginner mistake Gear I mention: [affiliate links here] Free lighting cheat-sheet: [link] Subscribe for weekly budget filmmaking tips. #VideoLighting #FilmmakingTips #BudgetFilmmaking

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AI Khazna

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