Effortlessly Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Dynamic Text Insertion
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Automate the process of inserting custom text or links into your YouTube video descriptions. Ensure consistency and save valuable time by dynamically updating multiple video descriptions at once without manual intervention.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow revolutionizes how you manage your YouTube video descriptions. It empowers you to automatically insert a specific line of text or a URL between predefined lines in your existing video descriptions. Imagine needing to add a new affiliate link, a call to action, or updated social media handles across dozens or even hundreds of videos – this workflow handles it seamlessly. By leveraging the power of n8n, you can maintain a consistent and up-to-date presence across your entire YouTube content library with minimal effort.
Key Features
- Dynamic Text Insertion: Automatically insert custom text or links at a precise location within your video descriptions.
- Bulk Update Capability: Apply changes to multiple YouTube videos simultaneously.
- Configurable Insertion Points: Define the exact lines before and after which your new text will be placed.
- Time-Saving Automation: Eliminate the tedious manual process of editing individual video descriptions.
- SEO & Consistency Management: Ensure vital links and information are present and consistent across all your video content.
How To Use
- Trigger: Initiate the workflow by clicking the 'Test workflow' button.
- Configure Insertion Text: In the 'Set String to Insert' node, define the
rowBefore,rowToInsert, androwAftervariables.rowBeforeis the line the new text will follow,rowToInsertis the text itself, androwAfteris the line the new text will precede. - Fetch Videos: The 'Get All Videos' node retrieves a list of your YouTube videos (limited to 3 in the example).
- Loop and Get Details: The 'Loop Over Videos' node iterates through each fetched video. For each video, the 'Get Specific Video' node fetches its full details, including the current description.
- Create New Description: The 'Create New Video Description with Row Inserted' code node takes the original description and the configured insertion text, then inserts the new text between the specified
rowBeforeandrowAfterlines. - Update YouTube: The 'Update Video Description' node then uses the generated new description to update the corresponding YouTube video.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "7ccae72b-1eb2-4563-a9a5-33aa49ab055c",
"name": "Effortlessly Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Dynamic Text Insertion",
"nodes": 29,
"category": "Marketing",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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