Should You Use Hash Tags In YouTube Titles?

Should You Use Hash Tags In YouTube Titles? Should You Use Hash Tags In YouTube Titles has always bothered me. Is it a waste of time and am I even using the correct hash tags. Because if I'm using the wrong ones it probably is a waste of time. I thought I'd ask my vidIQ AI Coach that question and I was pleasantly surprised at the answer. I'm going to post the answer here in its entirety. Hashtags in Titles: What Works Best for Laughaholics (Laughaholics is my YouTube Channel) For your channel, keeping titles sharp, funny, and clickable is key to attracting viewers who love a good Aussie laugh. Here’s the lowdown on hashtags in titles, based on your channel’s data and what’s working in 2025: Why Hashtags in Titles Aren’t a Game-Changer Mixed Results on Your Channel: Some of your recent videos with hashtags in the title (like “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke”) performed only slightly better than those without, and sometimes the opposite was true. There’s no clear evidence that hashtags in titles consistently boost views for your audience. YouTube’s Current Best Practice: YouTube now pulls up to three hashtags from your video description (I didn't know that) and displays them above your title—making them clickable for extra discoverability. This means putting hashtags in your description gives you all the algorithmic benefits, without cluttering your title. Title Quality Matters Most: The top-performing comedy videos—on your channel and across YouTube—focus on concise, punchy, curiosity-driven titles. Hashtags can make titles look messy and less inviting, especially for viewers browsing Shorts or suggested videos. What You Should Do Instead Do ThisWhy It WorksKeep Titles Clean & EngagingTitles without hashtags look more professional and are easier to read. Focus on the joke or punchline to hook viewers.Put 3-8 Hashtags in the DescriptionYouTube will show up to three above your title, boosting discoverability without clutter. Use a mix of broad (#comedy, #funny) and niche (#dadjoke, #aussiehumor) tags.Use Hashtags in Titles Only for Series BrandingIf you have a recurring series (e.g., “#DadJoke of the Day”), a single hashtag at the end can help with continuity, but don’t overdo it.Prioritize Audience RetentionAlgorithm rewards videos that keep people watching. Strong hooks and engaging content matter more than hashtag placement. Personalized Tips for Laughaholics Your Best Performers: Videos like Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke (with hashtags) and The Most Outrageous Parrot You've Ever Seen (without hashtags) both did well, so focus on what made the content pop. Optimize for Search: Use keywords like 30 funny aussie jokes , 62 dad jokes , and 54 daily joke in your description, tags, and spoken content for better algorithm targeting. Test and Track: Try a couple of videos with a single branded hashtag in the title, then compare performance using your analytics. Let your audience’s response guide your long-term strategy. Quick Example Instead of: “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane #dadjoke #dailyjoke” Try: “Golf Has Finally Gone Insane – Dad Joke Mayhem!” (Then add #dadjoke, #dailyjoke, #aussiehumor in the…

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CleanMyMac And Setapp A Mac’s Best Friend?

CleanMyMac And Setapp A Mac's Best Friend? Why CleanMyMac and Setapp? I did my first CleanMyMac post way back in 2021. Since then I've upgraded my computer and I'm still using CleanMyMac to keep it in tip top form. What I love about CleanMyMac is they're continually doing updates, partly to keep up with the Mac updates but also because they're constantly improving it. Their last update required me to outlay some money because it was a major update and I was going to give it a miss because it is running fine for now and then I remembered Setapp. What Has Setapp To Do With Clean My Mac? In case you're wondering what Setapp has to do with CleanMyMac, it will become obvious in a sec. You see Setapp is a subscription plan that gives you access to over 250 apps with one subscription. I did a video called Is The Setapp Subscription Any Good and it highlighted a few apps that I was using. Since posting that video I've added more apps to my collection including the CleanMyMac. Yep, you read that right. I forgot that CleanMyMac came as part of the Setapp arsenal. At first I thought that perhaps it didn't include all the features of the standalone version so I sent an email to the guys at MacPaw and they assured me that it included all the features of the Standalone CleanMyMac. How good is that? What Is The Price Difference Of CleanMyMac And Setapp I can hear everyone asking, but how much more is Setapp going to cost me? That's an excellent question and we're going to have a look at that right now. Normally, a one time purchase costs about $184 but because I already have one I can get it for about $110. If I was to got the subscription route it was cost roughly $61 per year but again because I already have one I get a discount and it would cost me about $30 per year. Now, let's look at a Setapp subscription. As you can see it's only $9.99 a month! How good is that? Sure, it's cheaper for me to get the standalone version but why would I when I already have Setapp! And with Setapp I never have to worry about having to outlay more money for major updates because every single update comes free with the Setapp subscription and I'm into my second year because I love having access to all those apps. New Setapp / CleanMyMac Review I've just uploaded (18/05/2025) a new Is Setapp's CleanMyMac Any Good Other Topics To Keep You Entertained Have you thought of joining Temu? If you have this post may interest you. If you’re thinking of getting Bluetooth earbuds you should check out my Shokz OpenFit Air Review.And now, for my customary self-promotion of my growing YouTube Channel. As you know, I’m always looking for new subscribers, so why not consider subscribing to my My Bonzer Channel.  If you love a good laugh then you'll…

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Why People Dislike Your Videos

Why People Dislike Your Videos On YouTube Before I get into my opinion on why people dislike your videos on YouTube, I want to point out that if you're thinking of becoming a YouTube creator, you had better develop thick skin because you're going to get dislikes, no matter how good you believe your videos to be. As a point of reference, I will use my latest upload, a 'Shorts' video of my granddaughter Capri. https://youtube.com/shorts/WuvHFTPa7dw In a 48 hour period the video has 2680 views and 31 people gave it the thumbs up. You'll notice from the image below that 12 people also gave it the thumbs down. The question is why? Why Did People Give My Video The Thumbs Down I have no problem with people disliking my videos as I mentioned in my video, The Truth About YouTube Dislikes. But, this one has me wondering. Length: Some folk may complain about the length of a video but this one is a very short video, about 15 seconds, so folk can't complain that I wasted heaps of their time. Quality: I've had folks complain about the quality of some of my videos, either audio or visual components. They were kind enough to leave a comment which allowed me to improve my future videos. They could well have given me a thumbs down, but that's cool because they had the guts to leave a comment telling me why. It doesn't apply to the above video because the quality is good. Clickbait: I have never used clickbait in my Titles or Thumbnails so that doesn't count. Adult Content: Once again, it doesn't apply to my video. So, honestly I see no reason why they disliked my video but I have a theory as to why they did so. Why People Give YouTube Videos The Thumbs Down I reckon that there are people out there who have nothing better to do that to giving videos a thumbs down. Maybe it's because they're jealous because they're too dumb to produce their own videos or even come up with a concept for one. Or if they do have their own videos their so damn crappy that they thumbs down other videos out of jealousy. It's possible they're a vindictive lot who like to make other folk miserable. Just like those folk who create fake accounts so they can bully people online. It's obvious the majority are a gutless lot because they're too scared to leave a comment. Other Topics To Keep You Entertained I’ve recently got a Google Doorbell as a gift and you can read my review here. If you're thinking of getting some bluetooth earbuds you should check out my Shokz OpenFit Air Review.And now, for my customary self-promotion of my growing YouTube Channel. As you know, I’m always looking for new subscribers, so why not consider subscribing to my My Bonzer Channel.  Perhaps you like to have a good laugh? If that’s true, then you will love my Laughaholics Channel.

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