When to use this prompt
When planning long-term YouTube content for a specific audience.
When brainstorming series that can increase watch time and subscriber retention.
When creating structured content with recurring themes or formats.
When presenting series concepts to a team or client for approval.
The prompt
Generate 3 captivating YouTube series ideas for the [Enter theme/niche here] audience.
Include a brief summary for each series and suggested video topics to cover in the series.
Variables to replace:
Real-life example of how to use this prompt
To start, let’s assume I’m a senior marketer at SEMrush. The prompt in the context of SEMrush would look like:
As you can see, this example focuses on producing structured, niche-relevant series that can build audience loyalty and engagement while providing clear video topic ideas for consistent content creation.
Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
1. "SEO Deep Dive: Cracking the Algorithm"
Series Summary:
A series dedicated to exploring the latest Google algorithm updates, SEO trends, and practical strategies to dominate search rankings. Each episode breaks down complex SEO concepts into actionable insights that marketers can apply immediately.
Suggested Video Topics:
Understanding Google’s Helpful Content Update
How to Audit Your Website for SEO in 30 Minutes
Keyword Research in 2025: Tools & Techniques
On-Page SEO: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Case Study: How We Increased Organic Traffic by 300%
2. "Marketing in the Wild: Real Campaign Experiments"
Series Summary:
Follow along as digital marketing experts test marketing strategies in real-time. Each episode experiments with a different tactic—SEO, PPC, email, social media—and shares results, lessons learned, and optimization tips.
Suggested Video Topics:
A/B Testing Headlines for Blog Posts: Results Revealed
Can We Rank a New Website in Google’s Top 10 in 30 Days?
Email Marketing Experiment: Which Subject Line Converts Best?
TikTok Ads vs Facebook Ads: Where Should You Spend?
Live SEO Audit: Fixing a Website in Real Time
3. "Marketing Mythbusters"
Series Summary:
A myth-busting series that challenges common SEO and digital marketing misconceptions. Each episode investigates a widely held belief, tests it with data, and reveals whether it’s fact, fiction, or situational.
Suggested Video Topics:
Do Meta Tags Still Matter for SEO?
Are Long-Tail Keywords Really Worth It?
Does Social Media Engagement Directly Impact Google Rankings?
Paid Ads vs Organic SEO: Which Gives Better ROI?
SEO Tools You Don’t Really Need (And What to Use Instead)
Or to be more specific:
Pro tips
Specify the desired tone (educational, entertaining, motivational, humorous).
Include audience demographics to make series topics highly relevant.
Request video length suggestions for each series to optimize engagement.
Ask for recurring segment ideas to maintain consistency across videos.
