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- [Instructor] One.
Share your top recommendations in a category.
This could sound like the five magical apps
that changed my life,
top 10 video games you need to play at least once,
five places you have to visit in Japan.
Choose your favorite things from any category,
then write a title that will spice it up
and make it stand out from the rest.
Two.
Teach others how to do something you're skilled at.
This could be baking, playing an instrument,
or editing videos.
Even something super unique like solving a Rubik's Cube
or doing a one-handed push-up can count.
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- [Instructor] Three.
Review a product or service you love or hate.
What are your thoughts on the latest iPhone,
your gym membership, a recent software release?
Plus, if you're one of the first to review something
that's gaining in popularity,
you'll attract a lot of viewers.
Think about KSI and Logan Paul's hydration drink
or MrBeast's chocolate bars.
Four.
Film yourself trying something new
and document the experience.
First ride in a driverless car,
learning a new language, eating strange foods.
Five.
Share a day in the life.
This video could show off your job, hobby,
or something interesting about you.
Think about what makes you stand out
and what others might find interesting.
Are you a nail tech, athlete, full-time student?
You can be a mom, mailman, musician.
The list goes on.
Show a day in your shoes and let others see what it's like.
Six.
Reaction video.
You've seen these.
Pick a movie, TV show, song, product announcement,
or just some funny clips.
Many creators will package these
as try not to laugh challenges
or insert something popular for the first time.
Believe me, it works for any creator.
Look at lawyer reacts, plumber reacts, doctor reacts,
vocal coach reacts, kids react.
It literally works for every niche.
Seven.
Share your tips.
These tips could be about saving money, planning a vacation,
organizing your closet,
or designing your own website.
Educate others about something you know a lot about.
Eight.
Take on a challenge or transformation.
This could be a physical transformation
like losing weight or gaining muscle,
or maybe challenging yourself to try yoga for 30 days,
or breaking a bad habit like procrastination.
Nine.
Make a tutorial about something creative or helpful,
such as a DIY project, hairstyle, furniture makeover,
or computer Hack.
10.
Share an event or trip.
Share your current or past experiences
from different cities or countries.
If you're local, share a concert, festival,
or weekend getaway.
11.
You could always start by introducing yourself
in your channel,
or it could say, channel trailer.
Now, these videos don't get a lot of views when you're new,
but they're still great for getting to know you
and what kind of content to expect from your channel.
Plus, they're really cool to look back on
to see how much you have grown.
12.
Unboxings and hauls.
This works really well for fashion,
beauty, and tech channels,
but can be applied to other niches
like cooking, fitness, and design.
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13.
Share a video of your routine.
It can be your morning routine, nighttime skincare routine,
weekly meal prep, workouts,
or anything else you do regularly.
Getting a glimpse into someone else's daily routine
inspires viewers to find new ideas
and inspiration for their own.
14.
Do a storytime video.
Share a personal, funny, embarrassing moment,
or interesting experience.
Humans have been captivated by stories for centuries.
We love hearing about other people's unique experiences.
Plus, good stories are highly shareable
and watchable without a lot of planning or editing.
15.
Do a comparison or versus video,
iPhone versus Android,
calisthenics versus weightlifting,
budget hotels versus luxury hotels,
what college is like in Germany versus the USA.
16.
Share a video that starts with why,
followed by a belief, choice,
or other topic you feel strongly about.
It could look like this.
Why I don't wear makeup,
why I started waking up at 5:30 AM,
why I became vegan,
why I'm leaving New York City.
I hope you're really seeing
how all of these ideas can be applied to any niche.
If you're having trouble tweaking any of these ideas
to fit your own channel,
just comment below the subscribe button
and I'll give you some help.
17.
Start your video with how I
followed by a skill or accomplishment you have.
How I learned to speak French fluently.
How I saved $10,000 in one year.
How I lost 50 pounds.
How I got into my dream college.
How I videos not only share valuable information
with your audience,
but they also demonstrate your experience
and expertise in your niche.
18.
Make a video about things.
Things I learned in my first year of college.
10 things you need to know before playing Modern Warfare II.
Five things to do before you sell your car.
32 things I wish I knew before getting braces.
19.
Video essays.
Describe your argument, thoughts, research,
and opinions on the topic related to your niche.
It can be serious and educational
or silly and lighthearted.
Look at these two essays for inspiration.
Why MrBeast is a genius.
And why Bohemian Rhapsody is the best song ever written.
20.
Share your favorite resources related to your niche.
Think about books, podcasts, apps,
websites, tools, et cetera.
Besides providing valuable information for your viewers,
it could open up
some great affiliate marketing opportunities
if you use resources with referral programs.
Some cool ones are my favorite photography apps.
Four writing tools I can't live without.
10 cheap gaming PC accessories
you need for your computer desk.
21.
Share a video talking about the biggest failures
related to your subject.
If you're a filmmaking channel,
share mistakes from movies or TV shows.
Fitness channels could share gym mistakes.
Entrepreneurs could talk about failed business ventures
or mistakes you made starting out.
22.
Create a top five or top 10 video list.
This could be top five places to visit,
top 10 products, top five ways to save money.
23.
Share a video that discusses misconceptions.
With these videos,
you can educate and inform your audience
on common misunderstandings and inaccuracies
in your area of expertise.
Misconceptions about mental illness,
fashion industry misconceptions,
14 facts you heard growing up,
but which are myths.
24.
Talk about the latest news.
New cars, science breakthroughs,
or fashion trends could all be included here.
25.
Answer frequently asked questions.
Videos like this typically rank well on search engines too,
increasing your views and subscribers over time.
Some great examples are,
how much money do YouTubers make?
What should I eat before a workout?
What is the best camera for vlogging?
How to improve your credit score.
I hope one of those ideas really helped you out.
And if you need help brainstorming,
leave a comment below,
as I will respond regularly to help you out.
I love you all and I suggest you watch this video next
if you're looking for ideas on how to get more subscribers.
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