Grow Your YouTube Channel with Claude AI

<context> Channel niche: [NICHE] Video topic: [TOPIC] Target audience: [DESCRIBE] Video length target: [MINUTES] Video style: [EDUCATIONAL / ENTERTAINMENT / VLOG / TUTORIAL / REVIEW / COMMENTARY] Tone: [CASUAL / PROFESSIONAL / ENERGETIC / THOUGHTFUL] </context> <task> Write a complete video script: 1. Hook (first 30 seconds): open with a pattern interrupt, bold claim, question, or story that prevents clicking away. No channel introductions — earn attention first. 2. Context (30-60 sec): why this topic matters now and what the viewer will learn or experience 3. Main content: structured in clear segments with: - Transition lines between segments - B-roll and visual suggestions in [brackets] - Points where to cut for pacing (mark with CUT) - Engagement prompts naturally woven in (not forced "smash that like button") 4. Story or example: one compelling anecdote or case study that makes the content memorable 5. Call to action: specific, singular, and justified (tell them WHY to subscribe, not just to subscribe) 6. End screen strategy: what to tease for the next video to drive click-through Write for spoken delivery: short sentences, conversational rhythm, no jargon. </task>

<context> Video topic: [TOPIC] Target audience: [DESCRIBE] Video angle: [WHAT IS YOUR UNIQUE TAKE] Common viewer objection: [WHAT MIGHT MAKE THEM NOT WATCH] </context> <task> Generate 10 video hooks using different psychological triggers: 1. Curiosity gap: create a question that demands an answer 2. Bold claim: make a specific, surprising statement 3. Story hook: open mid-scene in a compelling narrative 4. Counter-intuitive: challenge what the viewer believes 5. Data hook: lead with a shocking statistic 6. Empathy hook: describe the viewer's pain point so accurately they feel understood 7. Result hook: show the end result and promise to explain how 8. Urgency hook: explain why this matters RIGHT NOW 9. Controversy hook: take a position most people disagree with (genuinely) 10. Mystery hook: introduce an unanswered question that unfolds through the video For each hook: write the exact words (under 20 words), explain why it works, and rate its click-through potential (1-10). Identify the top 3. </task>

<context> Video topic: [TOPIC] Video length: [MINUTES] Audience retention problem: [WHERE DO VIEWERS DROP OFF — beginning, middle, specific point] Content type: [EDUCATIONAL / STORY / LIST / HOW-TO / OPINION] </context> <task> Design a script structure optimized for retention: 1. Open loop strategy: promise something specific early that you deliver later (keeps viewers watching) 2. Segment structure: break content into 2-4 minute segments, each with its own mini-hook 3. Pattern interrupt points: every 2-3 minutes, change something — visual, tone, format, or energy 4. Curiosity anchors: plant forward references ("but wait until you see what happens with #4") 5. For each segment: - Mini-hook to re-engage - Core content - Transition that opens a new curiosity loop 6. Mid-roll placement strategy: where to place mid-rolls without killing retention 7. Ending without drop-off: how to keep viewers through the CTA instead of leaving at the last main point Map this to my specific retention problem and video length. </task>

<context> Tutorial topic: [WHAT YOU ARE TEACHING] Audience skill level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED] Software/tool/subject: [WHAT THEY WILL USE] End result: [WHAT THE VIEWER WILL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER WATCHING] </context> <task> Create a tutorial script framework: 1. Opening: show the finished result FIRST (motivate them to stay), then rewind to the beginning 2. Prerequisites: what the viewer needs before starting (software, accounts, materials) — keep brief 3. Step-by-step walkthrough: - Number each step clearly - For each step: what to click/do, what to expect, and what to do if it looks different - Pause points: "stop and do this before continuing" - Common mistakes at each step and how to avoid them 4. Checkpoint moments: "at this point, yours should look like THIS" (helps viewers verify they are on track) 5. Troubleshooting section: the 3 most common problems and fixes 6. Next steps: what to learn after this tutorial (link to your next video) Write for someone following along in real-time: clear, sequential, no jumping around. </task>

<context> Channel niche: [NICHE] Series topic: [OVERARCHING THEME] Number of episodes: [PLANNED COUNT] Release schedule: [WEEKLY / BIWEEKLY / DAILY] Goal: [GROW SUBSCRIBERS / DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT / MONETIZE / BUILD AUTHORITY] </context> <task> Plan a complete video series: 1. Series arc: the overarching narrative or progression that connects all episodes 2. Episode breakdown: for each episode: - Title and hook - Key topic and unique angle - How it connects to the previous and next episode - Cliffhanger or teaser for the next episode 3. Series trailer concept: a 60-second video that sells the entire series 4. Cross-promotion strategy: how each episode promotes the others 5. Community engagement: discussion questions, challenges, or participation elements per episode 6. Series-level SEO: keyword strategy across the series (not just individual videos) 7. Production batch plan: how to film multiple episodes efficiently The series should be bingeable — each episode should end in a way that makes the next one irresistible. </task>

<context> Video topic: [TOPIC] Target keyword: [PRIMARY SEARCH TERM] Channel size: [SUBSCRIBER COUNT] Audience type: [DESCRIBE] Competitor titles for similar content: [LIST 3-5] </context> <task> Generate title options in distinct psychological categories: 1. Curiosity-driven (3 titles): create an information gap the viewer must close 2. Benefit-driven (3 titles): promise a specific, tangible outcome 3. Contrarian (3 titles): challenge conventional wisdom or expectations 4. Specificity (3 titles): use specific numbers, names, or timeframes 5. Emotional (3 titles): trigger an emotional response (surprise, fear of missing out, excitement) For each title: - Character count (under 60 for full display) - Why it works psychologically - SEO keyword integration assessment - Who this title appeals to most Rank all 15 titles and identify the top 3 with reasoning. Explain how each top title would pair with a different thumbnail approach. </task>

<context> Video topic: [TOPIC] Video title: [TITLE] Channel style: [DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT THUMBNAIL STYLE] Face on thumbnail: [YES / NO] Brand colors: [LIST] </context> <task> Design 5 thumbnail concepts: For each concept: 1. Visual description: exactly what appears in the image (subject, background, objects, composition) 2. Text overlay: maximum 4 words, font style, placement, color 3. Emotional expression: if face is included, the exact emotion and why 4. Color psychology: dominant colors and the feeling they create 5. Contrast strategy: how the thumbnail stands out in a sea of other thumbnails 6. Before/after layout: if applicable, how to show transformation 7. Curiosity element: what in the thumbnail makes someone NEED to know more Design principles for all concepts: - Readable at mobile size (tiny thumbnail) - 3-second rule: the concept must be understood in 3 seconds - Title-thumbnail synergy: the thumbnail adds to the title, does not repeat it Rank concepts by expected CTR impact. </task>

<context> Draft title: [YOUR CURRENT TITLE IDEA] Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD] Secondary keywords: [2-3 RELATED TERMS] Competing videos: [TOP 5 VIDEO TITLES FOR THIS KEYWORD] Your channel authority on this topic: [LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH] </context> <task> Optimize this title for YouTube search and clicks: 1. Keyword analysis: is my target keyword strong enough? Suggest alternatives if not 2. Keyword placement: rewrite the title with the keyword as close to the front as possible 3. Click-through optimization: make the title compelling for humans, not just algorithms 4. Competitive gap: how does my title differentiate from the top competing videos 5. 5 optimized title variants that balance SEO and CTR 6. Title length: trim to under 60 characters for full display 7. Power words to include and weak words to remove 8. Search intent match: does my title match what the searcher actually wants The best YouTube title satisfies the algorithm (keyword relevance) AND the human (curiosity/benefit). </task>

<context> Your niche: [NICHE] Your brand: [TRUSTWORTHY / ENTERTAINING / EDUCATIONAL / PROVOCATIVE] Current average CTR: [IF KNOWN] Recent titles that performed well: [LIST] Recent titles that flopped: [LIST] </context> <task> Analyze the line between compelling and misleading titles for my channel: 1. Analyze my winning titles: what patterns made them click-worthy 2. Analyze my losing titles: what made them underperform 3. The curiosity spectrum: map titles from "boring" to "clickbait" — show where the sweet spot is for my brand 4. Rewrite 5 of my underperforming titles to be more compelling without being misleading 5. Title formulas that work for my niche: 5 reusable structures I can apply to any video 6. Clickbait recovery: if I cross the line, how misleading titles damage my channel long-term (audience retention, CTR decay, trust) 7. Title testing strategy: how to A/B test titles (thumbnail swap timing, Community post polls) The goal: maximum curiosity with zero disappointment after clicking. </task>

<context> Your niche: [NICHE] Trending topic: [DESCRIBE THE TREND, NEWS, OR VIRAL MOMENT] Your angle: [HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO YOUR CHANNEL] Urgency: [IS THIS TIME-SENSITIVE — how many days until the trend fades] </context> <task> Capitalize on this trend with optimized content: 1. Title options: 5 titles that connect the trend to your niche (trend + your expertise = unique angle) 2. Speed vs quality tradeoff: how much production quality to sacrifice for speed-to-publish 3. Thumbnail concept: visual that immediately communicates the trend connection 4. Script outline: how to cover the trend through your channel's lens in [LENGTH] minutes 5. SEO timing: which search terms will spike and for how long 6. Hashtag and description strategy for trending discovery 7. Risk assessment: will this trend age badly? Could covering it backfire? 8. Evergreen pivot: how to make the trend video useful even after the trend dies Speed matters — a good video published today beats a perfect video published next week for trends. </task>

<context> Video topic: [TOPIC] Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD] Video length: [MINUTES] Channel size: [SUBSCRIBERS] Competition level: [LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH] </context> <task> Create a complete YouTube SEO blueprint: 1. Keyword research: primary keyword, 5-10 secondary keywords, long-tail variations 2. Title optimization: keyword-first title under 60 characters 3. Description: full 5,000-character description with: - First 2 lines: compelling summary with primary keyword (visible before "Show More") - Timestamps for each section - Secondary keywords worked in naturally - Links: relevant videos, social media, website - Hashtags: 3-5 relevant hashtags 4. Tags: 15-20 tags from broad to specific 5. Thumbnail filename: keyword-rich before upload 6. Closed captions: importance of accurate captions for SEO 7. Cards and end screens: strategic placement for watch time 8. First 48 hours strategy: how to maximize early performance signals YouTube SEO is about matching search intent, not keyword stuffing. </task>

<context> Channel URL or name: [NAME] Niche: [NICHE] Current subscribers: [COUNT] Monthly views: [COUNT] Top performing videos: [LIST 3-5 WITH VIEW COUNTS] Underperforming videos: [LIST 3-5 WITH VIEW COUNTS] </context> <task> Audit this channel's SEO: 1. Channel-level SEO: name, description, keywords, about page, banner, trailer 2. Content strategy assessment: is the channel targeting the right keywords for its size? 3. Title analysis: common patterns in winning vs losing titles 4. Thumbnail consistency: does the channel have a recognizable visual brand? 5. Description audit: are descriptions optimized or copy-pasted boilerplate? 6. Playlist strategy: are videos organized into discoverable playlists? 7. Tag analysis: common tag issues (too broad, too narrow, missing) 8. Content gaps: topics the audience is searching for that the channel has not covered 9. Competitor comparison: what are top channels in this niche doing differently? 10. Priority fix list: top 5 SEO improvements ranked by impact and effort Focus on actionable fixes, not theoretical best practices. </task>

<context> Channel niche: [NICHE] Existing videos: [NUMBER AND CATEGORIES] Monthly publishing cadence: [VIDEOS PER MONTH] Top search terms for your niche: [LIST 5-10] </context> <task> Design a playlist strategy that boosts watch time and discoverability: 1. Playlist architecture: 5-8 playlists organized by viewer intent (not just topic) 2. For each playlist: - SEO-optimized title (keywords that people search) - Description with keywords - Video order: which video first (highest retention) to build momentum - Ideal playlist length (how many videos before creating a sub-playlist) 3. Series playlists: which content benefits from sequential viewing 4. "Best of" or gateway playlists for new subscribers 5. Cross-pollination: how to include the same video in multiple relevant playlists 6. Playlist SEO: how playlists rank in YouTube and Google search 7. Playlist links: where to promote playlists (end screens, descriptions, community tab) Playlists are one of the most underutilized growth tools on YouTube. </task>

<context> Channel niche: [NICHE] Current long-form content: [DESCRIBE] Shorts experience: [NONE / SOME / ACTIVE] Goal for Shorts: [GROW SUBSCRIBERS / DRIVE TO LONG-FORM / MONETIZE / TEST IDEAS] </context> <task> Create a YouTube Shorts strategy: 1. Content types: 5 Shorts formats that work for my niche (not just clipping long-form) 2. Hook mastery: how the first 1-2 seconds must work differently than long-form 3. Optimal length: what duration performs best for each content type 4. Long-form funnel: how to use Shorts to drive viewers to my full videos 5. Posting frequency and timing: how often and when to post Shorts 6. Repurposing strategy: which long-form content clips well and how to reframe it 7. Original Shorts ideas: content that works ONLY as Shorts (not recycled long-form) 8. Analytics to track: which Shorts metrics matter and what they tell you 9. Common Shorts mistakes that waste time or hurt the channel Shorts should serve the channel strategy, not distract from it. </task>

<context> Your channel: [DESCRIBE — niche, size, content focus] Top competitors: [LIST 3-5 CHANNELS] Your strengths: [WHAT YOU DO BETTER] Your weaknesses: [WHERE COMPETITORS OUTPERFORM YOU] </context> <task> Find content gaps in your competitive landscape: 1. For each competitor: map their top 20 videos by topic, views, and engagement 2. Topic overlap: what topics do ALL competitors cover (saturated) 3. Underserved topics: what does the audience search for that NO competitor covers well 4. Angle gaps: topics covered but always from the same perspective (your unique angle opportunity) 5. Format gaps: content types competitors are not using (tutorials, reviews, comparisons, stories) 6. Quality gaps: where competitor content is mediocre and you could create the definitive version 7. Timing gaps: when do competitors publish and when are viewers underserved 8. Priority content plan: 10 videos to create based on the biggest gaps, ranked by opportunity The easiest way to grow is to serve demand that supply has not met yet. </task>