Creator Insights

Strategic insights to help you create content that resonates with audiences and performs well on YouTube.

The 70/20/10 Content Mix

Allocate 70% of your content to proven formats that work for your channel, 20% to trending topics, and 10% to experimental content to discover new opportunities.

Thumbnail Psychology

Use high contrast, facial expressions showing emotion, text overlay with less than 6 words, and objects that create curiosity gaps.

First 15 Seconds Optimization

Hook viewers immediately by stating the value proposition, showing the end result, or creating curiosity that can only be satisfied by watching.

Community-Driven Content

Regularly ask your audience what they want to see, analyze comments for content ideas, and create response videos to popular questions.

How to Apply Content Strategy
Practical steps to implement these strategies in your content

1. Audit Your Existing Content

Analyze your top-performing videos to identify patterns in format, topic, and style. Look for commonalities in videos that performed well.

2. Create a Content Calendar

Plan your content mix following the 70/20/10 rule. Schedule regular content while leaving room for trending topics and experiments.

3. Develop Templates

Create templates for your proven content formats to streamline production while maintaining quality and consistency.

4. Test and Iterate

Use YouTube Analytics to measure the performance of different strategies. Double down on what works and refine or abandon what doesn't.