Feeling stuck on what to post on your YouTube channel? You’re not alone. Coming up with fresh, engaging content ideas can feel impossible, but AI tools like ChatGPT can simplify the process. In this post, I’ll walk you through using Ai for YouTube Video ideas that are perfect for your audience and niche. Plus, I’ll share a free class to help you scale your business with YouTube marketing.

Step 1: Start with a Specific Prompt

The key to using AI effectively is crafting a clear, detailed prompt. Do not ask ChatGPT to “give 30 video ideas.” Instead, provide specific information about your channel, audience, and goals. For example:

• Your niche: “My channel is about email marketing.”
• Your audience: “Small business owners and creators who need help starting or growing their email list.”
• Their pain points: “Struggling to get new subscribers or knowing what emails to send to make money.”

The more context you give, the better the ideas ChatGPT will generate.

Examples prompts to use in ChatGPT:

FIRST PROMPT: “My channel is about XYZ. My ideal audience for my videos is XYZ. Can you give me 30 ideas for YouTube videos I could create that my ideal client will either find interesting if the video was suggested to them on YouTube, or that they are searching for? Ideally, these ideas relate to common problems or frustrations my ideal audience has, or the solutions they are looking for, as it relates to my niche. For each video idea, you give me 3 ways to title the video for high views? Can you also give me 3 ideas for the thumbnail and what it should include, for the highest click through rate as possible?”

SECOND PROMPT: “Can you help me make outlines? I will give you the video idea and you will help me make a 5 point outline: Hook, 3 main points, and Outro. I want you to give me the top things to cover, not what my exact script should be. I would like to first make an outline for XYZ video idea from your list above.”

Step 2: Use Boundaries for Better Results

A good prompt not only describes your audience but also sets boundaries. For example, ask AI to include:

• Three potential video titles per idea.
• Thumbnail ideas.
• A focus on topics people are actively searching for.

For instance, instead of a vague request, say: “Create video ideas about starting an email list for small businesses, including titles and thumbnails.” This ensures the results align with what your audience wants.

Step 3: Test Your Titles with TubeBuddy

Once you have video ideas, test the titles in tools like TubeBuddy to optimize for search. Paste potential titles into YouTube search to evaluate their volume and competition. For example:

• “Why Every Business Needs an Email List” might have moderate search volume.
• A variation like “The #1 Mistake Small Businesses Make Without an Email List” could perform better.

Experiment with small adjustments to find titles that balance searchability and relevance.

Bonus: Create Outlines for Effortless Filming

To make filming easier, use ChatGPT to generate a five-point outline for your chosen topic. This should include:

1. Hook: An engaging introduction to grab viewers’ attention.
2. Three main points: Actionable tips or insights.
3. Outro: A compelling call-to-action.

Outlines help streamline your content creation process, keeping your videos structured and on-brand.

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When using Ai for YouTube Video ideas, you can generate video ideas that resonate with your audience and grow your channel. If you found this helpful, drop a comment below or check out my YouTube channel for more tips!