# YouTube SEO Audit Checklist

## Pre-Upload Checklist

### Video File
- [ ] High quality (1080p minimum, 4K preferred)
- [ ] Proper aspect ratio (16:9 for long-form, 9:16 for Shorts)
- [ ] Clear audio without background noise
- [ ] Branded intro/outro included

### Thumbnail
- [ ] Custom thumbnail created (not auto-generated)
- [ ] 1280x720 pixels minimum
- [ ] Text readable at small sizes
- [ ] Face/emotion visible (if applicable)
- [ ] Brand colors/logo included
- [ ] Consistent with channel style

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## Metadata Checklist

### Title (제목)
- [ ] Under 70 characters (displays ~60 on mobile)
- [ ] Primary keyword in first 40 characters
- [ ] Brand name included (제이미성형외과)
- [ ] Clear benefit/value proposition
- [ ] No misleading clickbait
- [ ] Uses pipes (|) or dashes (-) as separators

**Title Score**: ___/6

### Description (설명)
- [ ] First 150 characters contain key info (shows in search)
- [ ] Timestamps/chapters included (for videos > 3 min)
- [ ] Primary keyword in first 2 sentences
- [ ] Secondary keywords naturally distributed
- [ ] Call-to-action included
- [ ] Links to website/booking
- [ ] Social media links
- [ ] Related video links
- [ ] 3-5 hashtags at end
- [ ] Medical disclaimer included
- [ ] Total length 200+ words

**Description Score**: ___/11

### Tags (태그)
- [ ] 15-20 tags total
- [ ] Brand tags included
- [ ] Procedure-specific tags
- [ ] Korean + English variations
- [ ] Long-tail keyword tags
- [ ] Location tags (압구정, 강남)
- [ ] No irrelevant/spam tags
- [ ] Under 500 characters total

**Tags Score**: ___/8

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## Chapter/Timestamp Checklist

### Requirements
- [ ] First timestamp at 00:00
- [ ] Minimum 3 chapters for videos > 5 min
- [ ] Each chapter > 10 seconds
- [ ] Descriptive labels (not "Part 1", "Part 2")
- [ ] Korean labels
- [ ] Timestamps in description (not pinned comment)

### Recommended Chapter Structure
- [ ] 인트로 (Intro)
- [ ] 주제 소개 (Topic Introduction)
- [ ] 핵심 내용 (Main Content - multiple chapters)
- [ ] FAQ/Q&A (if applicable)
- [ ] 마무리/CTA (Conclusion/Call-to-Action)

**Chapter Score**: ___/11

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## Transcript/Caption Checklist

### Auto-Captions
- [ ] Auto-captions enabled
- [ ] Reviewed for accuracy
- [ ] Medical terms corrected
- [ ] Brand name spelled correctly
- [ ] Numbers/dates accurate

### Manual Captions (Korean)
- [ ] Uploaded manual Korean captions
- [ ] Timing synced properly
- [ ] Punctuation correct
- [ ] Speaker labels (if multiple speakers)

### English Subtitles
- [ ] English captions available
- [ ] Professional translation (not just auto-translate)
- [ ] Medical terms accurately translated
- [ ] Cultural context maintained

**Caption Score**: ___/12

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## Internationalization Checklist

### Language Settings
- [ ] Primary language set to Korean
- [ ] Default audio track labeled

### Localized Metadata
- [ ] English title added
- [ ] English description added
- [ ] Japanese title (optional for key videos)
- [ ] Chinese title (optional for key videos)

### Subtitles by Language
- [ ] Korean (ko) - Manual
- [ ] English (en) - Manual or edited auto
- [ ] Japanese (ja) - Optional
- [ ] Chinese Simplified (zh-Hans) - Optional
- [ ] Chinese Traditional (zh-Hant) - Optional

**i18n Score**: ___/10

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## Engagement Optimization

### End Screens (last 20 seconds)
- [ ] End screen added
- [ ] Subscribe button included
- [ ] Related video link
- [ ] Playlist link (if applicable)
- [ ] Channel link

### Cards
- [ ] Cards added at relevant points
- [ ] Links to related videos
- [ ] Poll cards (optional)
- [ ] Channel link card

### First 30 Seconds
- [ ] Hook in first 5 seconds
- [ ] Value proposition clear
- [ ] Subscribe reminder (subtle)

**Engagement Score**: ___/11

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## Compliance Checklist (의료광고법)

### Required Elements
- [ ] Medical disclaimer in description
- [ ] No guaranteed results claims
- [ ] No patient testimonials
- [ ] Before/After has disclaimers (if shown)
- [ ] Doctor credentials visible/stated
- [ ] No price comparisons

### Prohibited Content
- [ ] No "100% success" claims
- [ ] No competitor mentions
- [ ] No unverified statistics
- [ ] No misleading thumbnails

**Compliance Score**: ___/10

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## Technical SEO

### Video Settings
- [ ] Correct category selected (People & Blogs / Education)
- [ ] License set appropriately
- [ ] Comments enabled and monitored
- [ ] Made for kids: No (medical content)
- [ ] Age restriction: None (unless graphic content)

### Channel Integration
- [ ] Added to relevant playlist(s)
- [ ] Linked from channel homepage (if featured)
- [ ] Pinned comment with key info (optional)

**Technical Score**: ___/7

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## Overall Audit Summary

| Category | Score | Max |
|----------|-------|-----|
| Title | | 6 |
| Description | | 11 |
| Tags | | 8 |
| Chapters | | 11 |
| Captions | | 12 |
| i18n | | 10 |
| Engagement | | 11 |
| Compliance | | 10 |
| Technical | | 7 |
| **TOTAL** | | **86** |

### Rating Scale
- 80-86: Excellent
- 65-79: Good
- 50-64: Needs Improvement
- Below 50: Poor - Immediate action required

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*Checklist Version 1.0 | 2025-12*