Write a YouTube video description for my published video using the information below. Match my voice, but prioritize accuracy, viewer usefulness, and YouTube’s scannable description format. Do not invent claims, timestamps, links, sponsors, results, quotes, or calls to action. Inputs: [VIDEO TITLE OR WORKING TITLE] [VIDEO SUMMARY AND KEY TAKEAWAYS] [CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS] [CHANNEL VOICE AND AUDIENCE] [LINKS DISCLOSURES AND CTA]
Produce the description in this exact order: 1. A two-line opening of 35-55 words. Put the clearest viewer benefit and topic in the first 150 characters, without repeating the title word for word or making unsupported promises. 2. A concise overview of 100-160 words explaining what happens in the video and naming 3-5 specific takeaways. Use natural language, not a keyword list. 3. A Chapters block using only my supplied timestamps, in chronological order. If no verified timestamps are provided, write “Chapters available after final edit” rather than creating them. 4. A Resources block containing only approved links, with a clear label for each. 5. A single, relevant CTA based on my instructions. 6. Required sponsor, affiliate, safety, or attribution disclosure text exactly as supplied, placed where it is clear to viewers. 7. Up to 5 search phrases or hashtags only if they accurately reflect the video and fit my channel practice. Keep the main description under 300 words unless my input requests otherwise. Avoid clickbait, medical, financial, or legal promises, and do not imply an endorsement that I did not provide. Before answering, check that every concrete claim is supported by the summary and that each timestamp and link exactly matches my input. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [VIDEO TITLE OR WORKING TITLE] | Provide the final or working video title and any title wording that must be retained. | How I Plan a Week of Meals in 45 Minutes |
| [VIDEO SUMMARY AND KEY TAKEAWAYS] | Describe the finished video and list the specific tips, examples, or conclusions it includes. | A home cook shows a Sunday planning routine: checking the calendar, choosing three dinners, making a grouped grocery list, and preparing two flexible ingredients. |
| [CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS] | Paste verified timestamps and labels from the final video edit, or state that they are not available. | 0:00 Why planning saves weeknights; 0:42 Check the calendar; 2:18 Pick three dinners; 5:04 Build the list; 7:36 Prep two components; 9:10 Wrap-up. |
| [CHANNEL VOICE AND AUDIENCE] | Describe the channel’s tone, viewer type, reading style, and phrases to use or avoid. | Practical, calm, and candid for busy parents who cook at home; avoid productivity hype. |
| [LINKS DISCLOSURES AND CTA] | Provide approved URLs, disclosure wording, required credits, and the one action you want viewers to take. | Free grocery-list template: https://example.com/list; CTA: download the template; disclosure: no paid sponsorship in this video. |
How to use
- Paste the final video outline or transcript summary, then add only timestamps confirmed against the completed edit.
- Supply approved links and exact disclosure language; do not let the model guess either one.
- Read the first two lines on a phone-sized preview and make sure they accurately state the video’s payoff.
- Follow up with: “Give me three alternate two-line openings that remain fully supported by the finished video.”
Variations
Shorts description
Use this for a YouTube Short with one clear idea.
Write a YouTube Shorts description for [SHORT SUMMARY] aimed at [AUDIENCE] in the voice [VOICE]. Produce 35-70 words: a first sentence that states the useful idea, one sentence adding context or a constraint, and one CTA from [CTA OR LINK]. Include up to 3 accurate hashtags only if they fit the channel. Do not repeat a spoken hook verbatim, add claims not shown in the Short, or use clickbait. If the Short covers health, money, or safety, include the required qualification from [DISCLOSURE]. Check that the description can be understood without watching the video. Ask up to 3 questions only if a required input is absent.
Tutorial description
Use this for a step-by-step instructional video.
Write a YouTube description for a tutorial titled [TITLE]. The finished steps are [STEPS], verified chapters are [TIMESTAMPS], and approved resources are [LINKS]. Start with a 40-word explanation of the outcome and who this tutorial is for. Then give a 90-140 word overview, a chapter list copied exactly from the timestamps, a labeled resources block, and [CTA]. Mention prerequisites, compatibility limits, or safety cautions from [LIMITS]. Do not claim the method works for every setup or invent troubleshooting advice. Check that the listed steps and chapters match my supplied sequence. Ask up to 3 questions only if a required detail is missing.
Sponsored video
Use this when a video includes a paid partnership or affiliate links.
Draft a YouTube description for [VIDEO SUMMARY] in the voice [VOICE]. Include a clear 40-60 word opening, a 100-word overview, verified chapters [TIMESTAMPS], and approved links [LINKS]. Insert this disclosure exactly as written: [REQUIRED DISCLOSURE]. Place it before the first affiliated or sponsor link. State only the sponsor relationship and product details I supplied; do not imply independent testing, personal use, results, or endorsement beyond [APPROVED CLAIMS]. End with [CTA]. Check that every monetized link is clearly labeled and that no disclosure is omitted. Ask up to 3 questions only if a required input is missing.
Tips
- Write descriptions after the final edit because even a small cut can make a chapter label or promised takeaway inaccurate.
- Use the first two lines to state the subject and concrete viewer outcome; this is more useful than repeating the title or opening with a channel greeting.
- Treat timestamps as production data: copy them from the final export and test each jump before publishing.
- Place affiliate and sponsorship disclosures beside the relevant links in language your channel has approved.
FAQ
How long should a YouTube description be?
Give the opening and useful context enough room to help viewers, then stop. A concise, accurate description with chapters and approved links usually outperforms filler.
Should I put keywords in the description?
Use phrases people would naturally use to describe the video, especially near the beginning. Repeating variations mechanically makes the description harder to read and adds little value.
Can AI create chapters from a transcript?
It can propose chapter candidates, but verify every timestamp against the final edit. Never publish invented or approximate timestamps.