YouTube Upload Checklist

Most missed-CTR problems are process, not talent. Work this list before you hit Publish. Checks stay in localStorage on this device so you can reuse them on the next video.

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Title under 60 characters, keyword firstCustom thumbnail 1280×720, readable on a phoneFirst two description lines work as a search snippetChapters start at 0:00 with at least three timestamps8–15 relevant tags, no stuffingAt most 3 hashtags in the titleCards point to a related video, not a random uploadEnd screen: next video + subscribeNo copyright-claimed music (or it is licensed)Captions reviewed, not auto-onlyAdded to the right playlistMade for kids set correctlyNo personal data or unlicensed logos in framePremiere or schedule in the audience timezone

FAQ

Is this the official YouTube checklist?

No. It is a practical studio list: metadata, rights, and end screens that actually affect CTR and session time.

Does it upload anything?

No. Ticks are stored in your browser only.

Should every video use cards and end screens?

If you have a next video worth watching, yes. Empty end screens waste the last 20 seconds.

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