Meta Tags for Video Pages
Video-optimized meta tag template for YouTube embeds, video hosting, and media pages. Get video rich results in Google search.
Template
Title
[Video Title] — [Topic] Video | [Channel/Site Name] Description
Watch [video title]: [brief description]. [Duration] minutes. [View count or date]. Subscribe for more [topic] content. Keywords
video topic, watch video, tutorial, how to, video channel og:type
video.other twitter:card
player SEO Tips for Video Page Pages
- ✓ Use og:type "video.other" and include og:video tags for proper social embedding.
- ✓ Set twitter:card to "player" with twitter:player for inline video playback on Twitter.
- ✓ Use a compelling video thumbnail as the og:image, not a generic placeholder.
- ✓ Add VideoObject schema markup for video rich results in Google.
Generate custom meta tags for your video page page
Open Meta Tag GeneratorFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get video thumbnails in Google search results?▾
Add VideoObject schema markup with name, description, thumbnailUrl, uploadDate, and duration. Google may then show a video thumbnail next to your search result.
What og:type should video pages use?▾
Use "video.other" for general videos. You can also use "video.movie" for films, "video.tv_show" for series, or "video.episode" for specific episodes.
Should I embed videos or host them myself for SEO?▾
Embedding YouTube videos is easiest but the SEO benefit goes to YouTube. Self-hosting gives you full control over meta tags and schema, but requires more infrastructure.
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