A short summary, the key points or chapters with timestamps, links to anything mentioned, and details about any guests. The goal is to help people scan and revisit the episode.
Video Glossary
Show Notes
Show notes are a written summary of the topics, links, and key points from a video or podcast episode.
What are show notes?
Show notes are a written companion to a video or podcast episode. They summarize the main topics, list useful links and resources, and often include timestamps so viewers can jump to the parts they care about.
What good show notes include
Strong show notes usually have a short summary, a list of key points or chapters with timestamps, links to anything mentioned, and details about any guests. They give people a reason to click and a way to scan the episode before or after watching.
Why show notes matter
Show notes make your content easier to find and easier to use. They add searchable text to the page, which helps SEO, and they give viewers a quick reference. They also feed other formats, since you can turn them into social posts or a newsletter.
Creating show notes from a recording
You can build show notes quickly from a transcript. If you record webinars, Livestorm's AI features help you generate summaries and pull highlights, so writing show notes starts from a draft instead of a blank page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should show notes include?
Do show notes help SEO?
Yes. They add searchable text to the page, which helps search engines understand the content, and the links and keywords give people more ways to find it.
How long should show notes be?
Long enough to be useful, usually a few short paragraphs plus a list of links and timestamps. Focus on clarity over length.
Can I create show notes automatically?
You can start from a transcript and summarize it. Livestorm's AI features (https://livestorm.co/features/ai) help you generate summaries and pull highlights, so you begin from a draft instead of a blank page.
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