20 Prompts

1. Video Title Generation

1. Simple: “Generate 5 catchy titles for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create 10 SEO-friendly YouTube video titles about [topic], targeting [audience]. Include relevant keywords and emotional triggers.”
3. Complex: “Develop 15 high-converting YouTube video titles about [topic]. Include a mix of how-to’s, listicles, question-based titles, and curiosity-gap titles. Optimize for search, click-through rate, and audience retention. Suggest A/B testing strategies for top 3 options.”

2. Video Description Writing

1. Simple: “Write a 100-word description for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Craft a 250-word YouTube video description about [topic]. Include key points, timestamps, relevant links, and a call-to-action.”
3. Complex: “Compose a comprehensive 500-word YouTube video description about [topic]. Incorporate primary and secondary keywords for SEO, create a compelling above-the-fold summary, add detailed timestamps, include relevant links and resources, craft multiple calls-to-action, and use emoji for visual appeal. Suggest strategies for updating the description over time for sustained performance.”

3. Thumbnail Design Concept

1. Simple: “Describe a basic thumbnail idea for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create 3 thumbnail concepts for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include ideas for imagery, text overlay, and color scheme for each.”
3. Complex: “Design 5 detailed thumbnail concepts for a YouTube video about [topic]. For each concept, describe the layout, imagery, typography, color psychology, and emotional appeal. Include ideas for A/B testing elements and suggest how each thumbnail aligns with different title options. Provide guidelines for maintaining brand consistency across various thumbnail styles.”

4. Video Script Outline

1. Simple: “Create a basic 5-point outline for a 10-minute YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop a detailed script outline for a 15-minute YouTube video about [topic]. Include intro hook, main points, B-roll suggestions, and outro with call-to-action.”
3. Complex: “Generate a comprehensive script outline for a 20-minute YouTube video about [topic]. Include a compelling hook, storytelling elements, main content sections, expert quote suggestions, data point placements, B-roll and graphic ideas, audience engagement prompts, monetization opportunities (e.g., sponsor spots), and a strategic end screen. Suggest pacing techniques and ideas for pattern interrupts to maintain viewer engagement.”

5. Hook and Intro Writing

1. Simple: “Write a 15-second hook for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Craft a 30-second introduction for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include a hook, brief topic overview, and value proposition for the viewer.”
3. Complex: “Develop 3 alternative 45-second introductions for a YouTube video about [topic]. Each should include a unique hook (e.g., shocking statistic, intriguing question, bold statement), a concise explanation of the video’s value, and a roadmap of what viewers will learn. Include suggestions for accompanying visuals and music. Provide ideas for personalizing the intro for different audience segments.”

6. End Screen and Call-to-Action Design

1. Simple: “Write a basic 20-second outro with a call-to-action for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create a 30-second end screen strategy for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include two CTAs, suggestion for video links to display, and a brief channel pitch.”
3. Complex: “Design a comprehensive 45-second end screen and CTA strategy for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include a content recap, multiple CTAs (e.g., subscribe, next video, playlist, website) with prioritization logic, personalized recommendations based on viewer behavior, and channel growth tactics. Suggest visual design elements, animation ideas, and A/B testing strategies for CTA effectiveness.”

7. Keyword and Tag Research

1. Simple: “List 10 relevant keywords and tags for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Generate 20 keywords and tags for a YouTube video about [topic], categorized by search volume and competition level. Include a mix of broad and long-tail keywords.”
3. Complex: “Conduct comprehensive keyword and tag research for a YouTube video about [topic]. Provide 50 relevant keywords and tags, including primary, secondary, and LSI (Latent Semantic Indexing) keywords. Categorize them by search volume, competition, and relevance. Suggest a strategy for incorporating these keywords in the title, description, tags, and spoken content. Include ideas for tracking keyword performance and updating strategy over time.”

8. Chapters and Timestamp Creation

1. Simple: “Create 5 basic chapters with timestamps for a 10-minute YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop 10 detailed chapters with timestamps for a 20-minute YouTube video about [topic]. Include a brief description for each chapter.”
3. Complex: “Design a comprehensive chapter and timestamp strategy for a 30-minute YouTube video about [topic]. Create 15-20 chapters with engaging titles, detailed descriptions, and accurate timestamps. Include suggestions for visually distinguishing each chapter in the video, ideas for creating a clickable table of contents in the description, and strategies for using chapters to improve viewer retention and navigation. Suggest how to use chapter analytics to inform future content structure.”

9. B-roll and Visual Aid Ideas

1. Simple: “Suggest 5 B-roll ideas for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create a list of 15 B-roll and visual aid ideas for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include a mix of live footage, stock video suggestions, and graphic concepts.”
3. Complex: “Develop a comprehensive visual strategy for a YouTube video about [topic]. Provide 30 ideas for B-roll, animations, infographics, screencast elements, and interactive graphics. For each visual element, explain its purpose, placement in the video, and how it enhances the content. Include suggestions for creating a consistent visual style, ideas for visualizing complex information, and tips for sourcing or creating high-quality visual assets on a budget.”

10. Engaging Questions for Comments

1. Simple: “Write 3 questions to ask viewers in the comment section of a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create 7 engaging questions for the comment section of a YouTube video about [topic]. Include a mix of opinion-based, experience-sharing, and future content suggestion questions.”
3. Complex: “Develop a comprehensive comment engagement strategy for a YouTube video about [topic]. Craft 15 thought-provoking questions that encourage meaningful discussions, personal reflections, and community building. Include ideas for pinned comments, comment hashtags for easy tracking, strategies for moderating and highlighting top comments, and plans for incorporating viewer responses in future videos. Suggest ways to use comment engagement to inform content strategy and audience understanding.”

11. Video Series Planning

1. Simple: “Outline a 3-part YouTube video series about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create a plan for a 7-part YouTube video series about [topic]. Include titles, main points, and logical flow between videos.”
3. Complex: “Develop a comprehensive strategy for a 12-part YouTube video series about [topic]. For each video, provide a working title, detailed content outline, unique selling points, and ideas for cross-video references. Include a series narrative arc, strategies for maintaining consistency while avoiding repetition, ideas for bonus content to incentivize full series viewing, and plans for compiling the series into a premium course or eBook. Suggest promotion strategies specific to video series and ideas for collaborations or guest experts.”

12. Clickbait-Free Curiosity Gaps

1. Simple: “Write 3 curiosity-inducing statements about [topic] for a YouTube title or thumbnail.”
2. Intermediate: “Create 7 clickbait-free curiosity gaps for YouTube content about [topic]. Include a mix of question-based and statement-based options.”
3. Complex: “Develop 15 ethical curiosity-building techniques for YouTube content about [topic]. Include a variety of linguistic and psychological tactics such as the Zeigarnik effect, strategic information gaps, unexpected juxtapositions, and future-pacing. For each technique, provide an example, explain its psychological basis, and suggest how to pay off the curiosity within the video to maintain audience trust. Include ideas for measuring and optimizing curiosity gap effectiveness.”

13. Hashtag Strategy

1. Simple: “Suggest 5 relevant hashtags for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop a set of 15 hashtags for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include a mix of popular, niche, and branded hashtags. Explain the potential reach and purpose of each.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive hashtag strategy for a YouTube channel focused on [topic]. Develop 50 hashtags categorized by popularity, specificity, and purpose (e.g., discoverability, branding, campaign-specific). Include channel-specific branded hashtags, ideas for trend-jacking with timely hashtags, and a guide for hashtag usage across YouTube, Community posts, and other social media platforms. Provide a system for tracking hashtag performance and guidelines for optimal hashtag usage in titles, descriptions, and tags.”

14. Sponsorship Pitch

1. Simple: “Write a short 50-word pitch to potential sponsors for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop a 200-word sponsorship pitch for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include channel statistics, audience demographics, and potential collaboration ideas.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive sponsorship strategy for a YouTube channel about [topic]. Include a detailed pitch deck outline with channel value proposition, audience insights, case studies of past successful collaborations, and innovative integration ideas. Develop 3 tiers of sponsorship packages with clear deliverables and pricing. Include templates for initial outreach, follow-up emails, and a guide for negotiating terms. Provide ideas for measuring and reporting on sponsorship ROI, and strategies for cultivating long-term brand partnerships.”

15. Audience Retention Strategies

1. Simple: “List 5 techniques to improve audience retention for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop 10 strategies to boost audience retention for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include ideas for content structure, engagement techniques, and visual interest.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive audience retention plan for a YouTube video about [topic]. Include 20 techniques covering hook optimization, content pacing, pattern interrupts, strategic info-teasing, visual variety, and psychological engagement triggers. For each technique, explain its purpose, optimal placement, and expected impact. Provide a second-by-second retention graph hypothesis and suggest ways to analyze and iterate based on actual retention data. Include ideas for retargeting drop-off viewers and using retention insights to inform future content creation.”

16. Shorts Concept from Long-Form Content

1. Simple: “Suggest 3 YouTube Shorts ideas based on a long-form video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Create concepts for 7 YouTube Shorts extracted from a long-form video about [topic]. Include a hook, key point, and CTA for each Short.”
3. Complex: “Develop a comprehensive YouTube Shorts strategy based on a long-form video about [topic]. Create 15 diverse Shorts concepts including teasers, key insights, how-to snippets, and behind-the-scenes content. For each Short, provide a storyboard, script, visual style guide, and custom CTA. Include ideas for sequencing Shorts releases to drive traffic to the main video, strategies for cross-platform sharing (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels), and suggestions for developing Shorts-first content that complements your long-form videos. Outline a plan for analyzing Shorts performance and using insights to refine both Short and long-form content strategies.”

17. Controversial Opinion Handling

1. Simple: “Write a balanced 50-word statement addressing a common controversy in [topic] for a YouTube video.”
2. Intermediate: “Develop a 200-word script segment presenting both sides of a controversial issue in [topic] for a YouTube video. Include tips for encouraging respectful discussion in the comments.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive strategy for addressing controversial topics in [topic] on your YouTube channel. Include guidelines for research and fact-checking, techniques for presenting balanced viewpoints, and strategies for moderating heated discussions. Develop a template for a 500-word script segment that presents multiple perspectives, acknowledges uncertainties, and encourages critical thinking. Include ideas for visual aids to explain complex or nuanced points, strategies for collaborating with experts or opposing viewpoints, and a plan for follow-up content to address audience reactions. Provide a framework for turning controversies into opportunities for channel growth and community building.”

18. Monetization Strategy

1. Simple: “List 5 ways to monetize a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Develop 10 monetization ideas for a YouTube channel about [topic]. Include a mix of ad revenue, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and product creation.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive monetization strategy for a YouTube channel about [topic]. Include 20 revenue streams across ad optimization, channel memberships, Super Chat/Stickers, crowdfunding, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, merchandise, digital products, online courses, coaching services, speaking engagements, and licensing opportunities. For each stream, provide implementation steps, promotional ideas, and success metrics. Develop a 12-month monetization roadmap with revenue projections and diversification strategies. Include ideas for creating synergies between different revenue streams and a plan for scaling monetization as the channel grows.”

19. Collaboration Outreach

1. Simple: “Write a 50-word collaboration invitation to another YouTuber in the [topic] niche.”
2. Intermediate: “Develop a 200-word collaboration proposal for a YouTuber in the [topic] niche. Include video concept, mutual benefits, and practical considerations.”
3. Complex: “Create a comprehensive YouTube collaboration strategy for your channel about [topic]. Include a tiered list of 20 potential collaborators ranging from peers to aspirational partners. Develop unique video concepts for each tier, detailed outreach templates, negotiation guidelines, and production planning checklists. Provide ideas for cross-promotion strategies, metrics for measuring collaboration success, and a system for maintaining relationships post-collaboration. Include innovative formats beyond traditional collabs, such as joint investigations, challenge videos, or multi-channel series. Suggest ways to leverage collaborations for channel growth, audience cross-pollination, and niche authority building.”

20. Analytics Interpretation and Action Plan

1. Simple: “List 5 key metrics to track for a YouTube video about [topic].”
2. Intermediate: “Analyze 10 important metrics for a YouTube video about [topic]. Provide insights on what’s working well and areas for improvement.”
3. Complex: “Develop a comprehensive analytics interpretation and action plan for a YouTube channel about [topic]. Analyze 20 metrics across views, watch time, audience retention, engagement, traffic sources, and audience demographics. Identify trends, correlations, and anomalies. Create a dashboard template for ongoing tracking and a system for regular analytics review. Provide actionable recommendations for content optimization, audience growth, and monetization based on the data. Include strategies for A/B testing thumbnails, titles, and content styles, and a framework for using analytics to inform your content calendar and long-term channel strategy. Suggest ways to use YouTube Analytics in conjunction with other tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) for a holistic understanding of channel performance.”