YouTube SEO for Top Rankings

I need a seasoned YouTube SEO specialist to push my videos up the search results for several high-competition keywords. The videos are to be publish; what I’m missing is the data-driven optimization that will convince the algorithm to surface it ahead of the crowd. Your task is a full, end-to-end tune-up: detailed keyword research, on-page optimization inside YouTube Studio, and strategic use of supporting elements such as thumbnails, chapters, cards, and end screens. This may also include guest posting and backlinks creation. Because ranking improvement is the single, measurable goal, please show relevant experience doing exactly this—screenshots, case studies, or public links where I can verify previous results. Generic portfolio pieces won’t help here. Deliverables • Keyword research report highlighting primary and secondary high-competition terms • Optimized title, description, tags, and hashtag set ready for copy-paste • Recommendations (or PSD/PNG if you provide design) for a click-through-optimized thumbnail • Timestamped chapter list, plus card and end-screen placement plan • Brief checklist of settings and best practices applied so I can replicate the process on future uploads Acceptance Criteria • All metadata delivered in a .docx or Google Doc • Primary keyword appears in the top 5 search results for that term within 30 days (screenshot evidence) or a clear action plan explaining next steps if the niche proves tougher than projected. If you’ve taken videos from obscurity to front-page positions before, I’m eager to see how you’ll do it again here.