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make your vast video ads indexable on blogspot

Why Indexing Matters for VAST Videos?

When your videos are indexed by Google, they can appear in search results and Google Video tab. That means more views and higher chance to earn from ads. If your video ads stay invisible to search engines, you lose traffic and money.

Blogspot doesn’t make this automatic — you have to help Google see and understand your videos.

Step-by-Step to Make VAST Videos Discoverable

1. Use a Clear Title and Description in the Post

Don’t just upload the video — explain it. In your blog post:

  • Write a short summary of the video
  • Include keywords related to the video topic
  • Use plain language Google can understand

Example: If your video is a cooking tutorial, write a paragraph like:
“This video shows how to make crispy fried chicken using 5 simple ingredients. Watch to see every step clearly.”

2. Use Schema Markup (Optional but Powerful)

Schema is like a translator for Google. It tells bots: “Hey, this is a video.” Even on Blogspot, you can add this manually.

Here’s a sample you can paste in the HTML view of your post:

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "VideoObject",
  "name": "Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe",
  "description": "Learn how to cook crispy fried chicken with this easy video guide.",
  "thumbnailUrl": "https://yourblog.com/thumbnail.jpg",
  "uploadDate": "2025-05-04",
  "contentUrl": "https://yourhost.com/video.mp4",
  "embedUrl": "https://yourblog.blogspot.com/post-url"
}
</script>

3. Submit Your Blog Post to Google

After you publish the blog post with your video, go to:

Then:

  1. Paste your blog post URL
  2. Click "Request Indexing"

This tells Google to crawl the post immediately — speeding up indexing.

4. Use a Video Thumbnail in the Post

Even if the video player has its own thumbnail, include a regular image in the post with alt text.

Example:

<img src="https://yourblog.com/fried-chicken-thumb.jpg" alt="Fried chicken recipe video screenshot" />

This helps Google understand the content and improves chances of showing the video preview in results.

5. Keep the Video Visible at the Top

Don’t bury your video at the bottom of the post. Place it near the beginning so it’s easy for bots and visitors to find.

If Google has to scroll too far to see your video, it might ignore it.

Extra Tips for Better Indexing

Use Unique Video Titles

Don't reuse the same video title across posts. Give each video its own identity. Google likes unique pages.

Avoid Embedding From Platforms That Restrict Crawling

Some video ad platforms block Googlebot. If your ad network hides the video behind javascript-only players, it might not be indexable. Use players that support open embeds and video schema.

Conclusion

Making your VAST video ads indexable on Blogspot is not automatic — but it’s absolutely doable. Just follow these steps:

  • Use clear titles and text
  • Add schema markup
  • Submit your post to Google
  • Use thumbnail images and smart placement

With a little structure and patience, your Blogspot video posts can appear in search results and bring in more viewers — and ad revenue.