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name: video-title-optimizer description: Optimize video titles for maximum click-through rate (CTR) and YouTube/TikTok SEO. Generates multiple title variations balancing curiosity, keywords, and platform best practices. Use when naming videos, improving CTR, or A/B testing titles.

Video Title Optimizer

Create click-worthy titles that rank well and drive views.

Title Anatomy

Copy[POWER WORD] + [TOPIC] + [BENEFIT/CURIOSITY] + [SPECIFICITY]

Example: "INSANE Productivity System That DOUBLED My Output (After Failing 10 Times)"
         [Power]  [Topic]              [Benefit]         [Specificity/Story]

Platform-Specific Guidelines

YouTube (Long-form)

CopyCharacter Limit: 100 chars (60-70 visible in search)
Optimal Length: 50-60 characters
Keywords: Front-load important keywords
Format: Mix of curiosity + clarity

✅ Good: "I Tried [Thing] for 30 Days - Here's What Happened"
✅ Good: "How I [Achieved Result] (Step-by-Step Guide)"
❌ Bad: "My Video About [Topic] | Part 1 | 2025 | HD"

YouTube Shorts

CopyCharacter Limit: 100 chars
Optimal: 30-50 characters (shorter is better)
Style: Punchy, immediate hook

✅ Good: "This Trick Changes EVERYTHING"
✅ Good: "Wait for it... 😱"
❌ Bad: "Part 47 of my series on productivity tips"

TikTok

CopyCaption Limit: 4000 chars (but shorter performs better)
Title Portion: First 50-80 chars most important
Hashtags: Include 3-5 relevant hashtags

✅ Good: "The $5 gadget that replaced my $500 setup 😳 #tech #gadgets #fyp"
❌ Bad: "#fyp #foryou #viral #trending #tech #gadget #cool #awesome"

Title Formulas (Proven CTR)

1. Number + Adjective + Keyword + Promise

Copy"7 INSANE Productivity Hacks That Actually Work"
"5 BRUTAL Truths About [Topic] Nobody Tells You"
"12 GENIUS Ways to [Achieve Outcome]"

2. How I + Result + Timeframe

Copy"How I Made $10K in 30 Days as a Beginner"
"How I Lost 20 Pounds Without Dieting"
"How I Learned [Skill] in Just 3 Months"

3. Why + Surprising Claim

Copy"Why [Common Advice] Is Actually Wrong"
"Why I Stopped [Popular Thing] (And You Should Too)"
"Why [Expert/Celebrity] Is Completely Wrong About [Topic]"

4. I Tried X for Y - Result

Copy"I Tried [Thing] for 30 Days - Life Changing Results"
"I Ate [Diet] for a Week - What Happened Shocked Me"
"I Used [Product] for 6 Months - Honest Review"

5. The Truth About X

Copy"The Truth About [Popular Topic] That Nobody Talks About"
"The REAL Reason [Thing Happens]"
"The Ugly Truth Behind [Industry/Topic]"

6. X vs Y (Which Is Better?)

Copy"iPhone vs Android in 2025 (Honest Comparison)"
"Gym vs Home Workout - Which Builds More Muscle?"
"$50 vs $500 [Product] - Can You Tell the Difference?"

7. Beginner to X in Y Time

Copy"Complete Beginner to [Skill Level] in 90 Days"
"Zero to Hero: My [Journey] Transformation"
"From [Bad State] to [Good State] in [Timeframe]"

8. Don't X Until You Y

Copy"Don't Buy [Product] Until You Watch This"
"Don't Start [Activity] Until You Know This"
"Don't Make This Mistake With [Topic]"

Power Words (CTR Boosters)

Curiosity Triggers

CopySecret, Hidden, Truth, Revealed, Exposed
Actually, Finally, Nobody, Everyone
Mistakes, Myths, Lies, Facts

Emotional Triggers

CopyINSANE, BRUTAL, SHOCKING, AMAZING
Life-changing, Game-changing, Mind-blowing
Worst, Best, Ultimate, Perfect

Urgency Words

CopyNow, Today, Immediately, Finally
Stop, Don't, Never, Always
Before, After, Until

Value Words

CopyFree, Easy, Simple, Quick, Fast
Complete, Ultimate, Definitive
Step-by-step, Beginner, Advanced

Numbers That Work Best

CopyOdd numbers outperform even (Psychology)
Top performers: 5, 7, 10, 3, 9

"7 Ways to..." > "6 Ways to..."
"Top 5..." > "Top 4..."

Large specific numbers for results:
"$127,493" > "$130,000"
"47 Days" > "About 2 months"

Title Output Format

Copy═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
TITLE OPTIONS FOR: [Video Topic]
Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/Shorts]
Target Keyword: [Main keyword]
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

🏆 TOP RECOMMENDATION:
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"[Title]"
Characters: XX | Keywords: ✓ | CTR Potential: High
Why: [Reasoning]

📊 A/B TEST VARIATIONS:
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
A: "[Title variation 1]" (XX chars)
   Style: Curiosity-driven

B: "[Title variation 2]" (XX chars)
   Style: Benefit-focused

C: "[Title variation 3]" (XX chars)
   Style: Number-based

🔍 SEO-OPTIMIZED VERSION:
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"[Title with keywords front-loaded]"
Target Keyword: [keyword]
Search Intent: [Informational/Transactional/etc.]

⚡ SHORT-FORM VERSION:
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
"[Shorter punchy title for Shorts/TikTok]"

💡 THUMBNAIL TEXT PAIRING:
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Title: "[Title]"
Thumbnail Text: "[2-4 word overlay that complements, doesn't repeat]"
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

How to Use

Basic Title Generation

CopyGenerate 5 title options for a video about [topic]

Detailed Request

CopyCreate video titles:
- Topic: [specific topic]
- Platform: [YouTube/TikTok/Shorts]
- Target keyword: [SEO keyword]
- Audience: [who they are]
- Video type: [tutorial/review/vlog/story]
- Angle: [what makes this unique]

Title A/B Test Setup

CopyCreate A/B test titles for:
Video: [topic]
Test: [curiosity vs benefit / number vs no number / etc.]

Title Checklist

Before publishing, verify:

• Under character limit: Visible in search results
• Keyword included: Preferably in first half
• Curiosity or value: Reason to click
• Matches content: Not misleading clickbait
• Complements thumbnail: Doesn't repeat thumbnail text
• No all-caps abuse: 1-2 words max in caps
• Specific: Numbers, timeframes, or details included

Common Title Mistakes

Title + Thumbnail Pairing

CopyRULE: Title and thumbnail should tell different parts of the same story

✅ Good Pairing:
Title: "I Tried the World's Spiciest Chip"
Thumbnail: [Reaction face + chip image]
(Title = what, Thumbnail = emotional hook)

❌ Bad Pairing:
Title: "SHOCKING RESULTS!!"
Thumbnail: Text saying "SHOCKING RESULTS"
(Redundant - wastes space)

✅ Good Pairing:
Title: "How I Made $10,000 in 30 Days"
Thumbnail: [Money visual + "30 DAYS"]
(Title = full context, Thumbnail = key number emphasis)