Turn YouTube scripts into backlinks with MDX posts

Every strong YouTube script is already a high-quality article. The fastest way to add backlinks and search visibility is to ship a blog version the moment the video goes live.

Below is the workflow we use inside Kosenai to turn one upload into a shareable, link-worthy MDX post.

1) Map the search intent before you film

• Define a primary query (“youtube shot list template”, “ai script writer for long-form”).
• List two supporting questions to break up the post (the same ones you answer on camera).
• Write a one-line promise that appears in the hook, description, and meta description.

These three items keep the blog version aligned with the video’s narrative. You avoid Frankensteining a post from random transcript paragraphs.

2) Keep structure consistent between video and blog

Use the same outline for both. A simple skeleton that performs well in search and on YouTube:

Hook: who and what we’re promising.
Why now: the pain that makes the topic urgent.
Three beats: the steps, tactics, or decisions.
Proof: a fast example, screenshot, or number.
Action: what to do next and where to go.

When you draft in Kosenai, keep this outline visible. The MDX export mirrors the headers, so your blog post ships in minutes instead of hours.

3) Add metadata while you draft

• Internal links: add at least two links to existing pages (pricing, product tour, or related posts).
• Schema cues: call out FAQs or how-to steps; they become structured data in MDX.
• Keyword highlights: keep the primary query in the hook, one H2, and one bullet—no stuffing.

By adding these while you write, you avoid a separate SEO pass later.

4) Export MDX that is ready to publish

From your project, export the MDX blog version alongside the shot list. Make sure it includes:

• Canonical URL pointing to /blog/<slug> plus the video link.
• Article schema (headline, description, date) for rich snippets.
• Clean headings, bullets, and code blocks that match your video steps.

Drop the MDX file into your site and you have a crawlable article that backs up the video.

5) Distribute for backlinks the same day

Backlinks compound fastest when the blog post goes live with the upload:

• Send the article to newsletter readers instead of the raw YouTube link.
• Share key screenshots or templates as embeddable assets—ask readers to cite your post when they reuse them.
• Pitch relevant communities with a value-first snippet plus the article link.
• Link from your description and pinned comment back to the article to drive early engagement.

Ship it inside Kosenai

• Draft the script, validate pacing, and generate the shot list.
• Export the blog-ready MDX so your publishing flow is a drag-and-drop instead of a rewrite.
• Capture backlinks and organic traffic while the video rides the algorithm.

Open the studio to run this workflow on your next upload—one script, one shot list, one SEO-friendly article.