When to use this prompt
When planning a content calendar for a YouTube channel.
When brainstorming video ideas to attract a specific audience.
When optimizing video concepts for high click-through and engagement.
When creating content that balances educational value and entertainment.
The prompt
Produce a list of 10 compelling YouTube video concepts for [theme/niche]. Provide catchy titles and descriptions for each video idea that will entice viewers to click on your content.
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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 shows how the prompt focuses on generating highly clickable, niche-relevant YouTube content with engaging titles and descriptions that encourage viewer interaction.
Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
Absolutely! Here’s a list of 10 compelling YouTube video concepts for SEO and digital marketing, each with a catchy title and an engaging description designed to boost clicks and watch time:
1. Title: “SEO in 2025: 5 Game-Changing Strategies You Can’t Ignore”
Description: Discover the latest SEO tactics that will dominate search rankings in 2025. From AI-driven content to advanced link-building hacks, learn how to stay ahead of the competition and boost your traffic like never before.
2. Title: “The Ultimate Digital Marketing Funnel That Actually Converts”
Description: Stop wasting ad spend! Learn how to build a digital marketing funnel that attracts, nurtures, and converts leads into loyal customers. Step-by-step examples included.
3. Title: “10 SEO Mistakes That Are Killing Your Google Rankings”
Description: Are you unknowingly sabotaging your website? Find out the top 10 SEO mistakes marketers make and how to fix them before Google leaves you behind.
4. Title: “AI Tools Every Digital Marketer Needs in 2025”
Description: AI is transforming marketing. Discover the must-have AI tools to create content, optimize SEO, and automate campaigns—all in one place.
5. Title: “From Zero to 10K Visitors: My SEO Experiment Revealed”
Description: Watch a real-life SEO experiment as I grow a brand-new website from zero traffic to 10,000 visitors in just 3 months. Learn the exact strategies I used.
6. Title: “The Secret Psychology Behind High-Converting Ads”
Description: Unlock the science of persuasion in digital marketing. Learn psychological triggers that make ads irresistible and skyrocket your CTR (Click-Through Rate).
7. Title: “Content Marketing That Actually Makes Money”
Description: Stop creating content that nobody reads! Learn how to craft content that drives traffic, builds authority, and converts readers into paying customers.
8. Title: “SEO vs. PPC: Where Should You Invest in 2025?”
Description: Confused between SEO and paid ads? We break down the pros, cons, and ROI of each strategy so you can make the smartest digital marketing investment.
9. Title: “How to Rank #1 on Google Without Backlinks (Yes, Really!)”
Description: Think you need backlinks to rank on Google? Think again! Learn insider SEO tactics that help you dominate search results without relying on link-building.
10. Title: “The Future of Digital Marketing: 5 Trends You Can’t Ignore”
Description: Stay ahead of the curve! Discover the top digital marketing trends for the next year that will shape SEO, content, and social media strategies.
Or to be more specific:
Pro tips
Specify the target audience to ensure video ideas are relevant.
Include preferred tone (educational, funny, inspirational, professional).
Ask for variations in video length (short-form, standard, long-form).
Request keywords or SEO-friendly phrases in titles and descriptions.
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