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Want to make sure your videos appear on the Google’s Videos tab search results? Want your videos to be easily found by search engines like Google? The All-in-One Video Gallery video SEO feature takes care of this!
Video SEO is the process of adding metadata to your website so that a search engine can better read what’s on your page. Our video SEO feature uses JSON-LD to inject schema.org markup into the head of a page, making all videos crawlable and indexable for Google.
- See All-in-One Video Gallery SEO in Action
- Enabling the Video SEO Feature
- Optimizing Video Content
- Video SEO FAQ
See All-in-One Video Gallery SEO in Action
Check out this example of an All-in-One Video Gallery video indexed in Google search with a well-optimized thumbnail. If you run that video’s page through Google’s Structured Data Tool, you’ll find the video object and its metadata as indexed by Google.
Enabling the Video SEO Feature
You simply need to enable the Schema Markup option under Video Gallery → Settings → SEO from your WordPress Admin Dashboard to get this to work.
Seriously, it’s that easy!
Optimizing Video Content
When you enable the Schema Markup option, the All-in-One Video Gallery automatically generates the necessary JSON-LD file and injects it into the head section of your website as soon as the page goes live. This file includes metadata based on your video post’s content, ensuring proper indexing by search engines like Google.
When search engines like Google crawl a page on your website, they require the following information to index the videos properly:
As part of your marketing efforts, adhering to proper metadata guidelines and general SEO best practices will enhance your video’s visibility on search engines. Follow these steps when adding your video to the plugin to maximize your video SEO effectiveness.
Video Title
The title should reflect the specific content of the video. Pick something simple, relevant, and compelling. Google is smart enough to understand synonyms, so keyword stuffing is unnecessary.
Video Description
Provide a brief yet informative description of the video’s content. Keep it short (around 160 characters) and to the point.
Video Thumbnail
Upload a compelling thumbnail in the video form.
Your video’s thumbnail captures the attention of your audience when they’re scrolling through search results. A well-designed thumbnail can increase click-through rates and engagement.
Think of your thumbnail like a movie poster—it’s a static advertisement for the video. It doesn’t have to be an actual frame from the video, just an exciting and honest reflection of the video’s content.
Luckily, our plugin can auto-generate thumbnails for your videos. Learn more here.
Video Duration
Indicating the length of your video is crucial for indexing.
Our plugin can auto-generate the video duration for self-hosted videos if you have FFMPEG installed on your server.
Video SEO FAQ
1. Can I use the Yoast or any other SEO plugin on WordPress? Does this create any issues?
All-in-One Video Gallery only takes care of Video SEO. It is unlikely to cause issues when used alongside other SEO plugins.
2. Do I need a Video Sitemap as well?
With recent updates, it is not necessary to use a video sitemap in addition to the injected metadata for video indexing and ranking.
3. Can I add more than one video on a page?
Google typically indexes only one video per page. If multiple videos are on a page, search engine crawlers may only recognize and parse the first video.
4. How can I tell if my videos are indexed with a snippet?
- Go to Google.com
- Select the Videos tab
- Type in your website URL
- Check if your page appears with a video snippet
- Alternatively, use the Structured Data Testing Tool to check Google’s reading of your page.
5. It’s been several days—when can I expect my video to rank in SERPs?
It can take up to two weeks for Google to index new content.
Since Google operates as a black box, determining the exact timeframe for indexing is impossible. However, a waiting period of 10–15 days is common.
If you have been waiting a long time, double-check the bad practices below to ensure your content is indexable.
6. What can prevent videos from appearing in Google search results?
Some common issues that can prevent proper indexing include:
- Redirects: Google may not follow them correctly during crawling.
- Robots.txt restrictions: Ensure that
robots.txtdoes not block video content from being indexed. - Video placement: Videos placed lower on a page may be ignored. Position them near the top at at least 600px wide.
- Technical issues: Test your video URL using Google’s URL Inspection Tool and contact our support team if needed.
By following these best practices, you can ensure better indexing, improved visibility, and higher rankings for your videos in search engines!