seo-multiplatform

name	seo-multiplatform
description	Multi-platform SEO analysis covering TikTok SEO, Visual Search (Google Lens), Reddit/Forum SEO, and Video SEO (YouTube). Evaluates cross-platform presence and optimization opportunities beyond traditional web search. Use when user says "TikTok SEO", "visual search", "Google Lens", "Reddit SEO", "video SEO", "YouTube SEO", "multi-platform", or "cross-platform SEO".

Multi-Platform SEO Analysis

Overview

Traditional SEO focuses on Google web search. Multi-platform SEO optimizes visibility across all discovery surfaces where users find content in 2025-2026.

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A. TikTok SEO

Key Statistics

• TikTok is the most visited website globally (2025)
• 64% of Gen Z uses TikTok as a search engine
• TikTok introduced image ALT text support (April 2025)

Ranking Factors (by importance)

1. Completion rate — Most important signal; viewers watching to the end
2. Caption keywords — TikTok indexes caption text for search
3. Hashtags — 3-5 precise hashtags outperform 15+ generic ones
4. On-screen text — OCR-indexed, appears in search results
5. Voice/audio transcription — Speech is transcribed and indexed
6. Engagement signals — Shares > Comments > Likes (weighted order)

Optimization Checklist

• First 3 seconds contain a strong hook (question, surprise, promise)
• Loop-friendly format (ending flows into beginning)
• 3-5 precise hashtags (mix of broad + niche)
• Keywords in caption AND on-screen text
• ALT text on images (April 2025 feature)
• Cross-link: embed TikTok videos on website
• Schema: SameAs linking TikTok profile from Organization schema

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B. Visual Search (Google Lens)

Key Statistics

• Google Lens: 12-20 billion visual search queries/month (2025)
• 60% of Gen Z prefers visual search for product discovery
• Circle to Search + Gemini 3 (Feb 2026): multi-object simultaneous recognition

Google Lens Optimization

• Filename matches content: red-running-shoe-nike-mens.jpg not IMG_20250301.jpg
• ALT text matches computer vision interpretation of image
• Clean backgrounds, minimal text overlay on product images
• Multiple angles for physical products
• High resolution ≥800px on longest side
• Schema: ImageObject with contentUrl, caption, creator
• Google Merchant Center integration for products

Visual Search Readiness Score

Signal	Weight
Descriptive filenames	25%
ALT text alignment with visual content	25%
Image quality/resolution	20%
Schema markup (ImageObject)	15%
Merchant Center presence	15%

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C. Reddit/Forum SEO

Key Statistics

• Reddit consistently appears in Google's top results for opinion/comparison queries
• Google values "authentic human discussion" signals (Helpful Content alignment)
• High volatility: Reddit visibility dropped Jan 2025, then recovered

Optimization Strategy

• Genuine participation in relevant subreddits (not promotional)
• Comprehensive, well-sourced answers (not one-liners)
• Link to authoritative sources naturally
• Build karma and account age for credibility
• Schema: DiscussionForumPosting on owned forum/community pages
• Monitor brand mentions on Reddit for reputation signals

For Owned Community/Forum Pages

• Implement DiscussionForumPosting schema
• Ensure server-side rendering of discussions
• Add author attribution and timestamps
• Enable pagination with proper rel=next/prev or infinite scroll with SSR

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D. Video SEO (YouTube)

Key Statistics

• YouTube algorithm shifted to "sustained satisfaction" over raw view counts
• Key metrics: average watch duration, return viewer rate, interaction depth
• YouTube Shorts now indexed in Google Search results

Optimization Checklist

• Chapters/Key Moments with timestamps in description
• Closed captions (auto + edited for accuracy)
• Keywords in title, description first 200 chars, and tags
• Custom thumbnail (high CTR signal)
• End screens and cards linking to related content
• Schema: VideoObject with @id, name, description, thumbnailUrl, uploadDate, duration
• Schema: SeekToAction for enabling key moments in search
• Embed videos on relevant website pages

YouTube SEO Signals

Signal	Weight
Average watch duration	Highest
Click-through rate (thumbnail)	High
Return viewer rate	High
Comments and engagement	Medium
Keyword relevance	Medium
Channel authority	Medium

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Multi-Platform Presence Score (0-100)

Category	Weight
TikTok presence & optimization	25%
Visual Search readiness	25%
Reddit/Forum presence	20%
Video SEO (YouTube)	30%

Scoring by Business Type

Business Type	Priority Platforms
E-commerce	Visual Search (40%), TikTok (30%), YouTube (20%), Reddit (10%)
SaaS/Tech	YouTube (35%), Reddit (30%), TikTok (15%), Visual Search (20%)
Local Service	Google Lens (35%), YouTube (30%), TikTok (25%), Reddit (10%)
Publisher	Reddit (30%), YouTube (30%), TikTok (25%), Visual Search (15%)

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Output

Generate multi-platform analysis with:

1. Multi-Platform Presence Score: XX/100
2. Platform breakdown (TikTok, Visual Search, Reddit, YouTube scores)
3. Cross-platform synergies (how platforms reinforce each other)
4. Priority recommendations by business type
5. Quick wins (1-week improvements)
6. Schema recommendations for cross-platform linking