Tool · Keywords
A good keyword for a small channel is one people search for but few strong videos compete for. DeepNiche scores keywords based on search suggestions, freshness, and the strength of the top-ranking videos, so you can pick keywords you have a chance of winning.
YouTube allows up to 100 characters, but on phones only about the first 40–60 characters show. Put the main keyword and the curiosity hook at the start of the title.
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9 ratio), under 2 MB, JPG or PNG format. Use DeepNiche’s Thumbnail Comparison to have AI score which image is more likely to be clicked before you post.
Yes, especially for new channels: keywords help videos get found through search before YouTube has enough data to recommend them. Over the long run, click-through rate and watch time matter more.
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