{"id":1111,"date":"2026-01-09T04:22:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2026-01-09T04:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:22:32","slug":"4-steps-to-create-a-wordpress-video-sitemap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/longzhuplatform.com\/?p=1111","title":{"rendered":"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p> <div> <p>With videos showing up in nearly 47% of desktop search results, making sure your video content is optimized for search is a must if you want to stay visible.<\/p> <p>But here\u2019s the snag: search engines can\u2019t \u201cwatch\u201d your videos like we do. They need clues to figure out what your content\u2019s about, where it lives, and why it matters. That\u2019s where <strong>video sitemaps<\/strong> come in.<\/p> <p>A video sitemap is a behind-the-scenes guide that helps search engines find and understand the videos on your site. It performs three key jobs:<\/p> <ul> <li>Shows search engines <strong>exactly where<\/strong> your videos are located.<\/li> <li>Serves up <strong>vital metadata<\/strong> (title, description, duration, the works) for your video.<\/li> <li><strong>Boosts your chances<\/strong> of showing up in rich results and video feature snippets.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Add a video sitemap to your WordPress site, and you\u2019re basically handing Google a <strong>VIP pass<\/strong> to your content, making it far easier to get noticed. Here\u2019s how to build one using SEOPress PRO.<\/p> <h2 id=\"how-to-create-a-video-sitemap-with-seopress-pro\">How to create a video sitemap with SEOPress PRO<\/h2> <p>While there\u2019s no shortage of WordPress SEO plugins out there (like Yoast and RankMath), SEOPress PRO offers a no-fuss, high-impact approach to video sitemaps.<\/p> <p>It packs serious functionality into a refreshingly clean interface, which is easy to use whether you\u2019re a seasoned pro or just getting started.<\/p> <blockquote> <p><em>\u201cI switched from RankMath to SEOPress and am loving it so far. It is amazing. The PRO version makes it even better, as I can fully utilise its features and SEOPress is lighter compared to my previous SEO Plugin.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 @jornes83<\/p> <\/blockquote> <p>SEOPress comes in two plans:<\/p> <p>With PRO, you get <em>built-in video sitemap functionality<\/em><strong>. <\/strong>This makes adding videos to your sitemap simple, whether they\u2019re self-hosted or pulled in from external platforms.<\/p> <p>The final output is better indexing, stronger visibility, and a far better shot at landing in Google\u2019s video results.<\/p> <h3 id=\"1-install-seopress-pro\">1. Install SEOPress PRO<\/h3> <figure id=\"attachment_1684870\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684870\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress-plugin.png\" alt=\"SEOPress for WordPress SEO audit\" width=\"1429\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress-plugin.png 1429w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/01-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress-plugin-768x398.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684870\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">SEOPress for WordPress SEO audit<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Getting started with SEOPress PRO is refreshingly quick. First, grab your license from seopress.org and download the plugin ZIP file straight from your account dashboard.<\/p> <p>Installation\u2019s as standard as it gets:<\/p> <ul> <li>Head over to your WordPress dashboard. Go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>,<\/li> <li>Click <strong>Upload<\/strong> <strong>Plugin,<\/strong> then select the ZIP file you just downloaded.<\/li> <li>Once it\u2019s uploaded, hit <strong>Activate<\/strong> to get started.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Install and activate SEOPress Free &amp; SEOPress PRO (2023 update)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bgUwusd6MuI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p> <p>Once it\u2019s live, you\u2019ll need to validate your license. Navigate to <strong>Plugins<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard, find SEOPress PRO, then select <strong>Activate your license<\/strong>.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_1684871\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684871\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/02-worpress-video-sitemap-seopresspro.png\" alt=\"Activate SEOPress PRO for WordPress video sitemap\" width=\"368\" height=\"153\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe1\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684871\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">Activate SEOPress PRO for WordPress video sitemap<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Drop your licence key into the text box on the next page. That unlocks all PRO features, video sitemap included, which we\u2019ll set up next.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_1684872\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684872\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/03-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopresspro-licence.png\" alt=\"Enter licence key for SEOPress PRO\" width=\"822\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/03-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopresspro-licence.png 822w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/03-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopresspro-licence-768x492.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe2\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684872\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">Enter licence key for SEOPress PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h3 id=\"2-enable-xml-video-sitemaps\">2. Enable XML video sitemaps<\/h3> <p>Video sitemaps help Google make sense of your video content, ensuring it gets properly indexed and has the best shot at appearing in video search results. Without one, there\u2019s a real risk your videos could be overlooked during regular crawling, costing you valuable visibility.<\/p> <p>Turning on this feature in SEOPress PRO to add video sitemaps is quick and easy:<\/p> <ul> <li>Go to <strong>SEO &gt; XML \/ HTML Sitemap<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard.<\/li> <li>Tick the box for <strong>Enable XML Video Sitemaps.<\/strong><\/li> <li>Hit <strong>Save changes.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul> <figure id=\"attachment_1684873\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684873\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress.png\" alt=\"Enable WordPress video sitemap in SEOPress\" width=\"1085\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress.png 1085w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopress-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe3\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684873\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">Enable WordPress video sitemap in SEOPress<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Once it\u2019s switched on, SEOPress will create your video sitemap automatically at:<\/p> <p><code><\/code><\/p> <p>You can double-check it\u2019s live by clicking <strong>View your sitemap<\/strong> on the XML sitemap page, then selecting the video sitemap link, or by typing the full URL straight into your browser.<\/p> <p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro tip<\/strong><em>:<\/em> Your video sitemap URL will follow this pattern: yourdomain.com\/video1.xml, video2.xml, etc., depending on how many video pages you have.<\/p> <p>Now that your video sitemap is up and running, you\u2019re all set to start adding videos and giving them the best chance to rank.<\/p> <h3 id=\"3-manually-add-videos-to-your-sitemap\">3. Manually add videos to your sitemap<\/h3> <p>SEOPress PRO makes it easy to add videos to your sitemap by building video options right into the content editing experience.<\/p> <p>To include a video in your XML sitemap, open any post, page, or custom post type and scroll down to the SEO metabox. Click on the <strong>Video sitemap<\/strong> tab, then expand the <strong>Video<\/strong> section to access the configuration settings.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_1684874\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684874\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/05-wordpress-video-sitemap-tab.png\" alt=\"WordPress Video Sitemap in SEOPress PRO\" width=\"563\" height=\"299\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe4\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684874\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">WordPress Video Sitemap in SEOPress PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>Here\u2019s where you\u2019ll enter the key details Google needs to index your video properly:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Video URL<\/strong> (required).<\/li> <li><strong>Video title<\/strong> (required).<\/li> <li><strong>Video description<\/strong> (required).<\/li> <li><strong>Video thumbnail<\/strong> (required).<\/li> <li>Plus a few optional fields for extra SEO fine-tuning.<\/li> <\/ul> <figure id=\"attachment_1684875\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684875\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/06-wordpress-video-sitemap-video-metadata.png\" alt=\"Video fields for WordPress video sitemap in SEOPress PRO\" width=\"769\" height=\"494\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe5\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684875\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">Video fields for WordPress video sitemap in SEOPress PRO<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Example<\/strong><em>:<\/em> If you\u2019re adding a tutorial video about \u201cInstalling WordPress Plugins,\u201d your setup might look like:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Video URL<\/strong>: <\/li> <li><strong>Title<\/strong>: \u201cHow to Install WordPress Plugins in Under 5 Minutes\u201d.<\/li> <li><strong>Description<\/strong>: \u201cStep-by-step guide showing beginners how to install, activate, and configure WordPress plugins using three different methods.\u201d<\/li> <li><strong>Thumbnail<\/strong>: A clear screenshot showing the WordPress plugin installation screen.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Each field helps search engines better understand and display your video content, so it\u2019s worth filling them out with care. We\u2019ll walk you through optimization tips later in this guide.<\/p> <p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Quick heads-up<\/strong>: your video won\u2019t appear in the sitemap if:<\/p> <ul> <li>You\u2019ve checked <strong>Exclude this post from Video Sitemap?<\/strong><\/li> <li>The post is marked <strong>noindex<\/strong> under the Advanced tab.<\/li> <li>The <strong>Video URL<\/strong> is missing.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Once everything\u2019s set up correctly, your video will be automatically added to your sitemap, ready to be found and indexed by search engines.<\/p> <h4 id=\"%f0%9f%8e%81-bonus-automatic-youtube-video-detection\">\ud83c\udf81 Bonus: Automatic YouTube video detection<\/h4> <p>Here\u2019s the great news for YouTube content creators: from version 5.7 onward, SEOPress PRO includes automatic detection for YouTube videos. That means no more manually setting up video metadata for each post.<\/p> <p>Here\u2019s how it works. Whenever you embed a YouTube video in a post, page, or custom post type, SEOPress will:<\/p> <ul> <li>Spot the YouTube URL.<\/li> <li>Pull the relevant video metadata.<\/li> <li>Add it to your video sitemap when you save.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>It\u2019s a simple but powerful way to speed up your workflow and remove some of the technical legwork from video SEO.<\/p> <p>If a video doesn\u2019t appear in your sitemap, there\u2019s an easy fix. Just head to <strong>SEO &gt; Tools &gt; Video Sitemap<\/strong>, then click <strong>Regenerate<\/strong>. That\u2019ll rebuild your video sitemap and make sure everything gets picked up properly.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_1684876\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684876\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/07-wordpress-video-sitemap-regenerate.png\" alt=\"WordPress video sitemap regeneration\" width=\"1348\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/07-wordpress-video-sitemap-regenerate.png 1348w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/07-wordpress-video-sitemap-regenerate-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe6\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684876\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">WordPress video sitemap regeneration<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Note<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need to ensure all relevant video fields \u2013 like title, description etc. \u2013 are properly filled out in YouTube Studio, so SEOPress PRO can automatically detect and include them in your video sitemap.<\/p> <h3 id=\"4-submit-your-video-sitemap-to-search-engines\">4. Submit your video sitemap to search engines<\/h3> <p>SEOPress automatically generates your video sitemap, but to help search engines find and index your videos faster, you\u2019ll need to submit it manually. This step makes sure Google knows exactly where your video content lives.<\/p> <p>The best way to do this is through Google Search Console. Here\u2019s a quick walkthrough:<\/p> <ol> <li>Log in to your Google Search Console account.<\/li> <li>Choose your website property.<\/li> <li>Head to <strong>Sitemaps<\/strong> in the left-hand menu.<\/li> <li>Paste your sitemap URL into the <strong>Add a new sitemap<\/strong> field.<\/li> <li>Hit <strong>Submit.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ol> <figure id=\"attachment_1684877\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684877\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-wordpress-video-sitemap-submission.png\" alt=\"Submit WordPress video sitemap\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-wordpress-video-sitemap-submission.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-wordpress-video-sitemap-submission-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-wordpress-video-sitemap-submission-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/08-wordpress-video-sitemap-submission-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe7\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684877\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">Submit WordPress video sitemap<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p><strong>\ud83d\udca1Pro tip<\/strong><em>:<\/em> Instead of submitting individual sitemaps, it\u2019s better to submit your main index sitemap \u2013 usually at It acts as your sitemap\u2019s front door by listing every sub-sitemap, including your video one. Once Google crawls the index, it picks up everything linked from there.<\/p> <p>This approach has two main advantages:<\/p> <ul> <li>You only need to submit once, which keeps things simple.<\/li> <li>It ensures all your content types are covered in one go.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><em>\ud83d\udccc <\/em><strong>Example<\/strong><em>: <\/em>If your site has posts, pages, products, and videos, submitting just sitemaps.xml tells Google about all four content types at once, rather than submitting post-sitemap.xml, page-sitemap.xml, product-sitemap.xml, and video1.xml separately.<\/p> <p>Google won\u2019t always crawl new sitemaps immediately, but submitting them this way often speeds things up, so your videos can start showing up in search results sooner.<\/p> <h2 id=\"seopress-pro-video-sitemap-optimization-best-practices\">SEOPress PRO video sitemap optimization best practices<\/h2> <p>SEOPress fills in your video sitemap fields by default, which means you\u2019re up and running quickly. But if you want to maximize your video\u2019s visibility, both in standard search and video-specific results, it\u2019s worth taking a few extra moments to customize the content. Here\u2019s how to get the most out of every field.<\/p> <h3 id=\"video-title\">Video title<\/h3> <p>Your video title is one of the biggest levers you have <strong>for visibility and clicks<\/strong>. It\u2019s what users see first in search results, so getting it right matters for both engagement and SEO. Aim to keep it between <strong>50\u201360 characters<\/strong> so it displays cleanly across devices.<\/p> <p>Here\u2019s what to keep in mind when writing titles:<\/p> <ul> <li>Add your primary keyword naturally. Overdoing it can backfire.<\/li> <li>Make it clear and compelling, so viewers instantly know what to expect.<\/li> <li>Prioritize<strong> user intent<\/strong> and clarity rather than cramming in keywords.<\/li> <li>Always ensure the title <strong>reflects the actual content of the video<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Misleading titles hurt <strong>trust<\/strong> and tank your rankings. Swap vague labels like \u201cWordPress Tutorial\u201d for something like \u201cHow to Install WordPress Plugins in 5 Minutes | YourBrand\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s clear, specific, and keyword-smart.<\/p> <p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Examples<\/strong>:<\/p> <ul> <li>\u274c \u201cSEO Tips\u201d (too vague).<\/li> <li>\u2705 \u201c10 SEO Tips That Boosted Our Traffic 300%\u201d.<\/li> <li>\u274c \u201cProduct Review!!!\u201d (unclear, spammy).<\/li> <li>\u2705 \u201ciPhone 15 Pro Review: 3-Month Real World Test\u201d.<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"video-description\">Video description<\/h3> <p>You\u2019ve got <strong>2,048 characters<\/strong> to play with in your video description, which is plenty of space to give your content the <strong>visibility and context<\/strong> it deserves. Use it wisely to deliver <strong>extra value beyond<\/strong> what your title can cover.<\/p> <p>Here\u2019s how to structure it for the best results:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Start with a strong hook (first 160 characters): <\/strong>This is what shows up in search previews, so make it count. Lead with <strong>clarity<\/strong>, <strong>intrigue<\/strong>, or a <strong>benefit<\/strong> that draws viewers in.<\/li> <li><strong>Follow with a clear overview: <\/strong>Give a brief but <strong>informative summary<\/strong> of what your video covers. Let viewers know exactly what they\u2019ll gain from watching.<\/li> <li><strong>Highlight key takeaways: <\/strong>Use <strong>bullet<\/strong> <strong>points<\/strong> to list the main insights, tips, or outcomes viewers can expect.<\/li> <li><strong>Finish with a call-to-action: <\/strong>Include <strong>useful links<\/strong>, <strong>resources<\/strong>, or <strong>next steps<\/strong> \u2013 whether it\u2019s subscribing, exploring a product, or checking out related content.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Sprinkle your <strong>target keywords<\/strong> throughout your description, but avoid keyword <strong>stuffing<\/strong>. Prioritize <strong>clarity<\/strong> and <strong>usefulness<\/strong> for both the algorithm and your audience.<\/p> <p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> Pro tip<\/strong><em>:<\/em> YouTube shows only the first <strong>125 characters<\/strong> before the \u201cShow more\u201d button, so <strong>front-load<\/strong> your most important information.<\/p> <h3 id=\"video-thumbnail\">Video thumbnail<\/h3> <p>Thumbnails play a big role in driving clicks, so getting them right is <strong>key<\/strong>. A strong thumbnail should make it <strong>immediately clear<\/strong> what your video\u2019s about, while also catching the eye in a crowded search result.<\/p> <p>Here\u2019s what you need to know on the technical side:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Minimum resolution<\/strong>: 160x90px.<\/li> <li><strong>Maximum resolution<\/strong>: 1920x1080px.<\/li> <li><strong>Recommended size<\/strong>: 1280x720px (16:9 ratio).<\/li> <li><strong>File formats<\/strong>: JPG, PNG, or GIF.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>It\u2019s also worth remembering that <strong>many viewers are on mobile<\/strong>, so your thumbnail needs to look sharp even at smaller sizes.<\/p> <p>Keep the<strong> file size lean to ensure quick loading<\/strong>, but don\u2019t compromise on clarity. Above all, make sure the <strong>thumbnail genuinely reflects your video<\/strong> to build and maintain trust with your audience.<\/p> <p><em>\ud83d\udccc <\/em><strong>Example<\/strong><em>:<\/em> For a cooking tutorial, show the <strong>finished dish<\/strong> prominently rather than just ingredients or cooking tools. For a software tutorial, display the <strong>key interface<\/strong> or the <strong>result<\/strong> that users will achieve.<\/p> <h3 id=\"additional-recommended-information\">Additional recommended information<\/h3> <p>SEOPress PRO gives you the option to add <strong>extra details<\/strong> that can boost how your videos perform in search. These include:<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Video duration<\/strong>: Set the length in seconds (up to 28,800 seconds or 8 hours).<\/li> <li><strong>Video rating<\/strong>: Add a rating using decimal values from <strong>0.0 to 5.0<\/strong>.<\/li> <li><strong>View count<\/strong>: Show how many times your video\u2019s been watched to build social proof.<\/li> <li><strong>Video tags<\/strong>: Include up to <strong>32 tags<\/strong> (comma-separated) to help categorize your content.<\/li> <li><strong>Family-friendly status<\/strong>: Flag content that<strong> isn\u2019t suitable for all audiences<\/strong> to support SafeSearch filtering.<\/li> <\/ul> <figure id=\"attachment_1684878\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1684878\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1684878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seopress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/09-wordpress-video-sitemap-seopresspro-video-fields.png\" alt=\"SEOPress PRO WordPress video sitemap fields\" width=\"735\" height=\"421\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe8\" \/><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1684878\" class=\"wp-caption-text mt-3 mb-5 fst-italic\">SEOPress PRO WordPress video sitemap fields<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>These fields are <strong>optional<\/strong>, but filling them in <strong>gives search engines more context<\/strong>, making it easier for your videos to appear in relevant searches and stand out in results like video carousels.<\/p> <p>\ud83c\udf81<em> Bonus tip:<\/em> Adding <strong>view count<\/strong> can boost click-through rates. High view counts often act as <strong>social proof<\/strong> and attract more engagement.<\/p> <h2 id=\"start-boosting-your-video-visibility-today-with-seopress-pro\">Start boosting your video visibility today with SEOPress PRO<\/h2> <p>You\u2019ve seen how powerful <strong>video sitemaps can be for boosting your search visibility<\/strong>, and with SEOPress PRO, getting started is refreshingly straightforward.<\/p> <p>From <strong>automatic YouTube detection<\/strong> to <strong>flexible optimization tools<\/strong>, everything you need to <strong>compete in video search<\/strong> is right at your fingertips.<\/p> <blockquote> <p>\u201c<em>I would highly recommend this SEOPress plugin to anyone looking to improve their site SEO. This could not have been easier.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 @sadduck<\/p> <\/blockquote> <p>With <strong>nearly half of all Google searches<\/strong> now showing video results, this isn\u2019t a trend to sit out. SEOPress PRO makes it easy <strong>for anyone<\/strong> to build and optimize video sitemaps <strong>without coding expertise<\/strong>. Just install, activate, and let your content do the climbing.<\/p> <p>If you\u2019re ready to <strong>make your videos work harder for you<\/strong>, SEOPress PRO is your <strong>next smart move<\/strong>. Thousands of WordPress users already have.<\/p> <p>Your audience is out there. <strong>Let\u2019s make sure they find you<\/strong>.<\/p> <div class=\"author-bio small my-5\"> <div class=\"d-flex pt-4 border-top\"> <div class=\"d-flex me-4\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6e6eb6c9bb559c9e68a7f30d190821684d6d345940ad4e127d949a6424987ba7?s=80&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6e6eb6c9bb559c9e68a7f30d190821684d6d345940ad4e127d949a6424987ba7?s=160&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-80 photo rounded-circle\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe9\" alt=\"4 Steps to Create a WordPress Video Sitemap\u63d2\u56fe9\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"flex-grow-1\"> <span class=\"author-title\"><br \/> <span class=\"author-heading\"><br \/> By <span class=\"text-primary fw-bold\">Benjamin Denis<\/span> <\/span><br \/> <\/span><\/p> <p class=\"author-description\"> CEO of SEOPress. 15 years of experience with WordPress. Founder of WP Admin UI &amp; WP Cloudy plugins. Co-organizer of WordCamp Biarritz 2023 &amp; WP BootCamp. WordPress Core Contributor. <\/p> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <p>Featured Stories,Sitemaps#Steps #Create #WordPress #Video #Sitemap1767903752<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With videos showing up in nearly 47% of desktop search results, making sure your video content is optimized for search is a must if you want to stay visible. But here\u2019s the snag: search engines can\u2019t \u201cwatch\u201d your videos like we do. 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