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title: "Timestamps"
description: "The GPS coordinates of your video."
url: "https://www.clueso.io/glossary/timestamps"
updated: "2026-09-11T08:58:02.193Z"
---

# Timestamps

The GPS coordinates of your video.

## What it is

Timestamps are clickable time markers in a video. They can be used in descriptions, comments, or chapters to guide viewers to specific moments.

## Why it's important

Timestamps increase accessibility and engagement. They make content skimmable, enhance viewer control, and help platforms recognize video structure (sometimes auto-generating chapters from them).

## When/how to use

Add timestamps manually in your video description (e.g., 00:00 Intro, 01:30 Step 1) to guide viewers. They’re especially effective in tutorials, [product demos](https://www.clueso.io/blog/product-demo-video-archetypes), or Q&A content.

## Best Practices

1. **Be descriptive –** Label timestamps with clear chapter titles or event names.
2. **Align with key moments –** Add markers at natural breaks, scene shifts, or topic changes.
3. **Optimize for SEO –** Use keywords in timestamp labels for better discoverability.

\| 📖 Read more: [How to Make Tasteful Screen-Capture Videos](https://www.clueso.io/blog/how-to-make-tasteful-screen-capture-videos)