PRE-PUBLISHED LAUNCH VERIFICATION
[ ] Video file named with target primary keyword.
[ ] Title contains primary keyword near front (< 60 chars).
[ ] Thumbnail tested at mobile resolution for readability.
[ ] First 2 sentences of description contain natural keyword phrases.
[ ] Chapters/Timestamps formatted correctly (0:00 included).
[ ] Tags focused on exact-match long-tail queries.
[ ] Cards and End Screens assigned to relevant videos/playlists.
[ ] Subtitles/Captions uploaded and checked for accuracy.