Start with the search question
A buyer is not just looking for 'port', but 'port of IJmuiden', 'business park Rotterdam' or 'Zandvoort coast from the air'.
A title that is immediately correct
Use subject and place: 'Waal bridge near Nijmegen during sunrise'. Avoid superlatives, camera settings and keyword strings.
From keywords to a usable title
Less effective
DRONE 4K BEAUTIFUL NETHERLANDS BRIDGE CITY SUNRISE
Practical example
Waal Bridge near Nijmegen during sunrise
Describe the facts first
Tell what is visible, how parts relate and which season or moment is recognizable. Do not invent intent or usage.
Example of a factual description
Practical example
The Waal Bridge spans the Waal near Nijmegen during sunrise. The Waalkade and moored ships are visible along the river; the city is in the background.
Use a location hierarchy
Only record what you know for sure.
Object or area.
Place or city.
Local authority.
Province or region.
Country.
Support tags
Use tags for alternative names and visible features. Don't repeat twenty variations or mention a popular place that isn't in the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Short and clear
Does using a lot of keywords help?
No. Keyword stacking makes information unnatural and less reliable.
Can AI write my description?
AI can create a proposal, but the creator must check location, object names, and details.
What if I don't know the exact location?
Only use the level that you can reliably determine and avoid precise but incorrect data.
Describe what is actually visible.
See examples of good titles, descriptions and tags.
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