Starting a channel and growing on YouTube has never been easier. In the competitive world of content creation, leveraging powerful tools is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. This guide provides you with 53 battle-tested ChatGPT prompts designed to streamline every step of your YouTube journey. From brainstorming viral video ideas to managing sponsorships, these prompts are your secret weapon for achieving remarkable growth. These are the exact types of prompts used to amass over 4,000 subscribers in a single month and generate ad revenue in just 26 days. Think of each prompt as a formula for success. You can use them as they are or adapt them to perfectly fit your unique channel and vision. Let’s start prompting and unlock your channel’s true potential!
Category 1: Channel Creation & Strategy
Building a strong foundation is the first step to YouTube success. These prompts will help you define your niche, set up your channel for discoverability, and create a powerful brand identity.
1. Find Your Niche
Prompt Formula
Find 10 niches based around [Topic of Interest], with good CPM's, and list 5 sub niches per niche that's listed.Prompt Example
Find 10 niches based around Investing, with good CPM's, and list 5 sub niches per niche that's listed.2. Key Settings
Prompt Formula
What are the key settings and features to configure for a YouTube channel based on [Your Niche]?Prompt Example
What are the key settings and features to configure for a YouTube channel based on Investing?3. Channel Name
Prompt Formula
Create [Number] unique, memorable, witty channel names for a YouTube channel dedicated to [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Create 5 unique, memorable, witty channel names for a YouTube channel dedicated to Investing.4. Channel Description
Prompt Formula
Create a YouTube channel description, with good SEO, under 750 characters, for a channel about [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Create a YouTube channel description, with good SEO, under 750 characters, for a channel about Investing.5. Profile Picture
Prompt Formula
What should I input within an AI art generator in order to generate the perfect profile picture for my YouTube channel based on [Your Niche], where my channel name is [Channel Name]?Prompt Example
What should I input within an AI art generator in order to generate the perfect profile picture for my YouTube channel based on Investing, where my channel name is Cash Chronicles?6. Banner Image
Prompt Formula
What should I input within an AI art generator in order to generate the perfect banner image for my YouTube channel based on [Your Niche], where my channel name is [Channel Name]?Prompt Example
What should I input within an AI art generator in order to generate the perfect banner image for my YouTube channel based on Investing, where my channel name is Cash Chronicles?7. Target Audience
Prompt Formula
Identify 10 aspects of my YouTube target audience where my YouTube channel is based on [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Identify 10 aspects of my YouTube target audience where my YouTube channel is based on Investing.8. Channel Tags
Prompt Formula
Create a list of YouTube channel tags, with CSV format, with no quotations, that have good SEO for a YouTube channel based on [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Create a list of YouTube channel tags, in CSV format, with no quotations, that have good SEO for a YouTube channel based on Investing.9. Homepage Layout
Prompt Formula
What are the best techniques for organizing my YouTube channel's homepage for good engagement for an audience geared towards [Your Niche]?Prompt Example
What are the best techniques for organizing my YouTube channel's homepage for good engagement for an audience geared towards Investing?10. Channel Strategy
Prompt Formula
Develop a YouTube channel strategy and timeline to get [Number] subscribers within [Number] months with a channel dedicated to [Your Niche]. Make these actionable steps within the timeframe.Prompt Example
Develop a YouTube channel strategy and timeline to get 2,000 subscribers within 5 months with a channel dedicated to Investing. Make these actionable steps within the timeframe.11. Brand Identity
Prompt Formula
Create 5 unique selling propositions for my YouTube channel based on [Your Niche], in order to set my channel apart from the rest within the same niche.Prompt Example
Create 5 unique selling propositions for my YouTube channel based on Investing, in order to set my channel apart from the rest within the same niche.Category 2: Video Creation
Content is king. Use these prompts to generate endless video ideas, craft compelling scripts, and create content that hooks viewers from the first second.
12. Video Ideas
Prompt Formula
Generate me [Number] YouTube video ideas for [Your Niche] to set me apart from the rest of the creators in this space.Prompt Example
Generate me 10 YouTube video ideas for Investing in Cryptocurrency to set me apart from the rest of the creators in this space.13. Video Length
Prompt Formula
What is a good length of a video based on [Your Topic], in order to maximize audience retention?Prompt Example
What is a good length of a video based on Investing, in order to maximize audience retention?14. Video Series
Prompt Formula
Help me create a video series on [Your Niche] for beginners.Prompt Example
Help me create a video series on Investing in Cryptocurrency for beginners.15. Product Reviews
Prompt Formula
What are the top 10 [Your Niche] products to review in a YouTube video?Prompt Example
What are the top 10 Investing products to review in a YouTube video?16. Q&A Video
Prompt Formula
What are some common questions people have about [Your Niche] that I can answer in a video?Prompt Example
What are some common questions people have about Investing that I can answer in a video?17. Combine Niches
Prompt Formula
Help me brainstorm a video idea that combines [Your Niche] and [Another Niche].Prompt Example
Help me brainstorm a video idea that combines Investing and Finance.18. Product Comparison
Prompt Formula
Give me 3 video ideas where I compare [Product/Service A] and [Product/Service B] for my YouTube channel based on [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Give me 3 video ideas where I compare TradingView and Thinkorswim for my YouTube channel based on Investing.19. Niche Myths
Prompt Formula
What are some [Your Niche] myths that I can debunk in a video?Prompt Example
What are some Investing myths that I can debunk in a video?20. Top 5 Lists
Prompt Formula
Give me video ideas for [Your Niche] top 5 lists.Prompt Example
Give me video ideas for Investing top 5 lists.21. Niche Skills
Prompt Formula
Suggest a creative way to showcase my [Your Niche] skills in a YouTube video.Prompt Example
Suggest a creative way to showcase my Investing skills in a YouTube video.22. Video Scripts
Prompt Formula
Create a [Length] minute long YouTube video script, for a video that is about [Your Topic].Prompt Example
Create a 5 minute long YouTube video script, for a video that is about Investing for Beginners: 4 Tips When Starting to Invest.23. Engaging Intro
Prompt Formula
Create an engaging intro script for a YouTube video that is about [Your Topic].Prompt Example
Create an engaging intro script for a YouTube video that is about How to Invest for Beginners.24. Witty Hook
Prompt Formula
Write a witty hook statement for a YouTube video based on [Your Topic].Prompt Example
Write a witty hook statement for a YouTube video based on Investing for Beginners.25. Important Niche Subjects
Prompt Formula
Create a list of the 10 most important subjects in a YouTube video that will resonate well to an audience of a YouTube channel based on [Your Niche].Prompt Example
Create a list of the 10 most important subjects in a YouTube video that will resonate well to an audience of a YouTube channel based on Investing and Finance.26. Videos for High CPM’s
Prompt Formula
Create [Number] YouTube video ideas about [Your Niche]. Find the video ideas that will generate the best CPM's.Prompt Example
Create 5 YouTube video ideas about Investing. Find the video ideas that will generate the best CPM's.27. Videos for Subscriber Gain
Prompt Formula
Create [Number] YouTube video ideas about [Your Niche]. Create video ideas that will make viewers subconsciously want to hit the subscribe button during the video.Prompt Example
Create 5 YouTube video ideas about Investing. Create video ideas that will make viewers subconsciously want to hit the subscribe button during the video.28. Videos for Engagement
Prompt Formula
Create [Number] YouTube video ideas about [Your Niche]. Find video ideas that make the viewers more apt to like and comment.Prompt Example
Create 10 YouTube video ideas about Investing. Find video ideas that make the viewers more apt to like and comment.Category 3: Video Optimization (SEO)
Creating great content is only half the battle. These SEO-focused prompts will help you optimize your videos to rank higher in search results, maximizing your reach and discoverability.
29. Keyword Research
Prompt Formula
Help me find the most effective keywords for my YouTube video on [Topic].Prompt Example
Help me find the most effective keywords for my YouTube video on Investing for Beginners.30. Video Titles
Prompt Formula
Suggest the [Number] best titles for my video about [Topic] to improve its discoverability on YouTube.Prompt Example
Suggest the 5 best titles for my video about Investing for Beginners to improve its discoverability on YouTube.31. Video Description
Prompt Formula
Provide an engaging and SEO-friendly description for my YouTube video on [Topic].Prompt Example
Provide an engaging and SEO-friendly description for my YouTube video on Investing for Beginners.32. Video Tags
Prompt Formula
Recommend YouTube video tags, in CSV format, with no quotations, for my YouTube video about [Topic] to boost its visibility.Prompt Example
Recommend YouTube video tags, in CSV format, with no quotations, for my YouTube video about Investing for Beginners to boost its visibility.33. Thumbnail Guide
Prompt Formula
Guide me in creating an eye-catching thumbnail for my YouTube video on [Topic] using [Software].Prompt Example
Guide me in creating an eye-catching thumbnail for my YouTube video on Investing for Beginners using Photoshop.34. End Screen Set-up
Prompt Formula
Assist me in setting up an effective end screen for my YouTube video on [Topic] to increase watch time and promote other videos.Prompt Example
Assist me in setting up an effective end screen for my YouTube video on Investing for Beginners to increase watch time and promote other videos.Category 4: Monetization and Growth
Turn your passion into profit. These prompts focus on strategies to monetize your channel, improve click-through rates, and diversify your revenue streams beyond basic ads.
35. Monetization Timeframe
Prompt Formula
What is the best strategy to monetize my YouTube channel, based on its niche, which is [Niche], within [Timeframe]?Prompt Example
What is the best strategy to monetize my YouTube channel, based on its niche, which is Investing, within 6 months?36. Improve CTR
Prompt Formula
How can I increase the click-through rate of my YouTube thumbnails for my channel in the niche, [Niche], in order to boost growth and monetization?Prompt Example
How can I increase the click-through rate of my YouTube thumbnails for my channel in the niche, Investing, in order to boost growth and monetization?37. YouTube Ads
Prompt Formula
What are the best practices for creating YouTube ads that drive revenue and growth for my channel in this niche: [Niche].Prompt Example
What are the best practices for creating YouTube ads that drive revenue and growth for my channel in this niche: Investing.38. Posting Schedule
Prompt Formula
Develop a posting schedule for my YouTube videos where I want to upload [Number] videos per week with my first upload being on [MM/DD/YYYY].Prompt Example
Develop a posting schedule for my YouTube videos where I want to upload 2 videos per week with my first upload being on 05/10/2023.39. YouTube Premium Revenue
Prompt Formula
How can I best utilize YouTube Premium revenue for my YouTube channel in this niche: [Niche]?Prompt Example
How can I best utilize YouTube Premium revenue for my YouTube channel in this niche: Investing?40. Revenue Diversification
Prompt Formula
What are the most effective ways to diversify my YouTube channel, that's based on [Main Channel Focus], for income streams beyond YouTube ad revenue?Prompt Example
What are the most effective ways to diversify my YouTube channel, that's based on Investing and Finance, for income streams beyond YouTube ad revenue?41. Super Chat
Prompt Formula
Create a guide on how I can fully take advantage of Super Chat donations for my YouTube channel that's based on: [Niche].Prompt Example
Create a guide on how I can fully take advantage of Super Chat donations for my YouTube channel that's based on: Investing.Category 5: Community Management
Your audience is your greatest asset. Learn how to foster a loyal and engaged community with prompts for interacting with comments, running contests, and using polls to make your viewers feel valued.
42. Comment Response
Prompt Formula
Respond to this comment in a [Tone] manner: [Comment]Prompt Example
Respond to this comment in a friendly manner: Hey, great information provided in the video, my only gripe is, you need to get better camera quality.43. Email Response
Prompt Formula
Respond to this email in a [Tone] manner: [Email]Prompt Example
Respond to this email in a professional manner: Hey I love your videos! I make videos in the same niche, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in collaborating on a video together?44. Engaging the Community
Prompt Formula
Generate [Number] steps in order to foster an engaged community in this niche: [Niche].Prompt Example
Generate 10 steps in order to foster an engaged community in this niche: Investing.45. Interactive Polls
Prompt Formula
Create [Number] interactive polls for my YouTube community based on [Topic/Niche/Video].Prompt Example
Create 5 interactive polls for my YouTube community based on a video titled: Investing for Beginners: 4 Investing Tips.46. Contest Ideas
Prompt Formula
Organize [Number] contest ideas for my YouTube audience. My channel is based on [Niche]. Make these contests beneficial for my channel and the audience.Prompt Example
Organize 3 contest ideas for my YouTube audience. My channel is based on Investing. Make these contests beneficial for my channel and the audience.47. Social Media Posts
Prompt Formula
Create a social media post for [Your Social Media of Choice] about my new YouTube video: [Video Title].Prompt Example
Create a social media post for Twitter about my new YouTube video: Investing for Beginners: 4 Investing Tips to Get Started.Category 6: Sponsorship Management
As your channel grows, so will sponsorship opportunities. Navigate the world of brand deals with confidence using these prompts to find sponsors, negotiate fair rates, and identify red flags.
48. Sponsorship Research
Prompt Formula
How can I find potential sponsors for my YouTube channel? Please provide a list of [Number] suggestions tailored to my niche: [Your Niche].Prompt Example
How can I find potential sponsors for my YouTube channel? Please provide a list of 10 suggestions tailored to my niche: Investing.49. Analytic Tracking
Prompt Formula
How can I track the performance of my YouTube channel's sponsored content? Provide a list of [Number] tools or methods that I can use.Prompt Example
How can I track the performance of my YouTube channel's sponsored content? Provide a list of 10 tools or methods that I can use.50. Negotiation
Prompt Formula
Provide a guide for negotiating YouTube sponsorship deals within the [Your Niche] niche. I want to ensure I'm getting a fair deal for both myself and the sponsor.Prompt Example
Provide a guide for negotiating YouTube sponsorship deals within the Investing niche. I want to ensure I'm getting a fair deal for both myself and the sponsor.51. Pricing Strategy
Prompt Formula
Help me create a pricing strategy for my YouTube channel, [Channel Name]. This channel is based on specifically on [Your Niche]. Please provide a list of factors to consider and a suggested pricing range based on my channel's subscriber count which is [Subscriber Count] and views per month which is [Views Per Month].Prompt Example
Help me create a pricing strategy for my YouTube channel, AI Wealth. This channel is based on specifically on Artificial Intelligence. Please provide a list of factors to consider and a suggested pricing range based on my channel's subscriber count which is 8,500 and views per month which is 150,000.52. Alternate Opportunities
Prompt Formula
I want to diversify my sponsorship opportunities on my YouTube channel, [Channel Name]. This channel is based on specifically on [Your Niche]. Provide a list of [Number] alternative revenue streams to explore?Prompt Example
I want to diversify my sponsorship opportunities on my YouTube channel, AI Wealth. This channel is based on specifically on Artificial Intelligence. Provide a list of 5 alternative revenue streams to explore?53. Red Flags
Prompt Formula
What are the most common red flags when considering YouTube sponsorship deals for a channel in the [Your Niche] niche. Please provide a list of warning signs to watch out for.Prompt Example
What are the most common red flags when considering YouTube sponsorship deals for a channel in the Artificial Intelligence niche. Please provide a list of warning signs to watch out for.Your AI Co-Pilot for YouTube Stardom
Armed with these 53 powerful ChatGPT prompts, you’re no longer just starting a YouTube channel; you’re building a content empire. From defining your brand to monetizing your success, AI is the ultimate co-pilot on your journey to YouTube stardom. This comprehensive list covers every critical aspect of YouTube growth, providing you with a repeatable framework for success. Stop guessing and start strategizing. Begin using these prompts today, adapt them to your unique voice, and watch your channel grow like never before. Happy prompting!