What It Does
This ChatGPT prompt creates SEO-optimized, click-worthy YouTube video titles that perfectly balance searchability with curiosity. It generates multiple title variations that strategically incorporate relevant keywords while maintaining high engagement potential and staying within YouTube's optimal 60-character limit for maximum visibility.
The prompt analyzes your video topic and target audience, identifies high-value keywords that people are actually searching for, and crafts titles using proven formulas like listicles, how-to structures, questions, and power words. Each title is designed to rank well in YouTube search results while compelling viewers to click through psychological triggers like curiosity, urgency, and value propositions.
How To Use
Step 1: Go to ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) and start a new conversation
Step 2: Copy the prompt below and fill in the information in brackets [LIKE THIS] with your specific details:
Step 3: Paste the customized prompt into ChatGPT and press Enter
Step 4: Review the generated output and refine by asking follow-up questions if needed
⨠The Prompt
đĄ Pro Tip
Copy this prompt, replace all [PLACEHOLDERS] with your specific details, then paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. The more specific you are, the better results you'll get!
Act as a YouTube SEO expert and title optimization specialist. Generate 10 engaging, SEO-optimized video titles for a [VIDEO TYPE] about [VIDEO TOPIC] targeting [TARGET AUDIENCE]. Primary keyword to include: [PRIMARY KEYWORD] Secondary keywords to consider: [SECONDARY KEYWORDS] For each title: â Keep it under 60 characters for optimal display on all devices â Include the primary keyword naturally, preferably near the beginning â Use power words that trigger curiosity: Ultimate, Secrets, Proven, Complete, Master, Essential, Hidden, Must-Know, Game-Changing, Revolutionary â Apply proven title formulas: - How-To: "How to [Benefit] in [Timeframe]" - Listicles: "[Number] Ways to [Achieve Result]" - Questions: "What if [Intriguing Scenario]?" - Before/After: "From [Bad State] to [Good State]" - Mistakes: "[Number] [Topic] Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)" â Make it click-worthy while accurately representing the content (no clickbait) â Consider current YouTube trending formats â Create emotional appeal or urgency where appropriate Provide the titles in order from: 1-3: Most SEO-optimized (keyword-focused) 4-7: Balanced (SEO + engagement) 8-10: Most engagement-focused (curiosity-driven) For your top 3 recommendations, briefly explain: - Why it works - What psychological trigger it uses - Expected CTR potential - SEO ranking probability