I tested (Option A) vs (Option B) (Is there a different outcome?)

Credibility - Experiments like this are more persuasive and credible because the creator actually went out and did something (they're not just preaching their opinion). Credibility - Experiments like this are more persuasive and credible because the creator actually went out and did something (they're not just preaching their opinion). Curiosity - This builds curiosity two ways: It asks a question. There's contrast between suit and no suit.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-way-to-beat-youtubes-algorithm-in-2025/

(Aspirational Action) and Now I Regret It. Heres Why

Credibility - This isn't just theory she actually bought 22 rental units, which answers the question, "why should I listen to you?" Credibility - This isn't just theory she actually bought 22 rental units, which answers the question, "why should I listen to you?" Negativity - Regret is such a powerful negative emotion people want to avoid, so this grabs attention. Curiosity - "Here's Why..." adds some curiosity at the end and makes you want to know why.

https://creatorhooks.com/i-tried-30-youtube-strategies-these-5-actually-worked/

When (Solving a problem), Dont (Logical activity) & Try This Instead

Negativity - This is all about solving a problem. Negativity - This is all about solving a problem. Curiosity - This builds curiosity two ways: It's counterintuitive because many people might think it's best to talk. It opens a loop because it makes you want to know what "this" is. Editor's picky note: if I was writing this title I'd use "but" instead of "&" because typically "but" adds more conflict and tension than "and," which makes for a better title.

https://creatorhooks.com/8-things-i-did-to-stop-sucking-at-youtube/

Getting ADDICTED to (Beneficial, but hard activity) is Easy, Actually

Desire - This creator's audience wants to study more. The confident tone of this title makes you feel like this video can help you. Desire - This creator's audience wants to study more. The confident tone of this title makes you feel like this video can help you. Curiosity - Many people struggle with studying, so saying it's "Easy, Actually," is counterintuitive. Controversy - Saying getting "ADDICTED" to studying is more bold, polarizing, and controversial than just, "studying more," so it grabs more attention. Contrast - The contrast between "ADDICTED" (negative connotation) and "STUDYING" (positive connotation) makes this title more interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-one-choice-that-will-determine-your-youtube-channels-success/

Why is EVERYONE (Negative Action)? (WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON?)

Negativity - This controversial topic does a great job of grabbing the audience's attention. Negativity - This controversial topic does a great job of grabbing the audience's attention. Curiosity - This question builds curiosity, and "WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON?" adds a bit of secrecy and conspiracy.

https://creatorhooks.com/an-old-copywriting-trick-may-explain-your-youtube-problems/

How To (Achieve goal)! Without (Unwanted action)

Desire - This creator's audience would love to raise a confident child. Desire - This creator's audience would love to raise a confident child. Refute Objection - Many people might think they have to force their child out of their shell in order to get them to become confident, but this title refutes that objection.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-habits-of-top-1-youtubers/

Negativity - This is about a problem many people have. Negativity - This is about a problem many people have. Curiosity - This implies that this video is a solution for people who feel time slips away, but doesn't say anything about the actual solution, so you've gotta click to see what it is. Being vague like this can backfire, but the thumbnail text mentions a benefit and the problem presented in the tile (feeling time slip away) is such a common and tangible problem that this title gets away with it.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-you-feel-your-youtube-channel-isnt-growing-read-this/

Epic & Extreme - "The Most Insane" and "Ever Made" both make this video feel epic, extreme, and awesome. And I normally don't like using periods at the end of titles, but in this case, it adds to the epicness by giving this statement an "End of discussion" feeling. Epic & Extreme - "The Most Insane" and "Ever Made" both make this video feel epic, extreme, and awesome. And I normally don't like using periods at the end of titles, but in this case, it adds to the epicness by giving this statement an "End of discussion" feeling. Desire - This creator's audience wants to learn about amazing cameras.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-methods-people-use-to-go-viral-on-youtube/

The REALITY of (Polarizing entity) in (Current or upcoming year)

Timeliness - This video is about a trending topic, but they double down on that by dropping in the current year to let you know this is about what's going on right now. Negativity - Since tech jobs are struggling right now, this is a controversial topic that grabs lots of attention. Curiosity - This title is vague and open-ended, which makes you want to know what's going on with tech jobs.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-youre-struggling-with-youtube-titles-read-this-2025/

Negativity - "doomscrolling" is a problem that many people in this audience resonate with. Negativity - "doomscrolling" is a problem that many people in this audience resonate with. Desire - This creator's audience would love to stop doomscrolling by using something more wholesome, like this notebook.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-youtube-skills-that-will-separate-winners-from-losers-in-2025/

I paid 5 (People who do activity) on Fiverr to create a (Entity) for the same (Entity)

Credibility - This title is great because it shows she actually did something interesting, instead of just sharing her thoughts on something. Credibility - This title is great because it shows she actually did something interesting, instead of just sharing her thoughts on something. Curiosity - This does a great job at starting a story, but not finishing it, so you've gotta click to find out how the designs turned out.

https://creatorhooks.com/15-minutes-straight-of-solid-youtube-title-advice/

Top 20 New (Niche) Trends That Will Define the Future

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - An easy way to build curiosity is to talk about the future. Desire - This creator's audience is into technology trends. "New" - Everybody loves new things.

https://creatorhooks.com/top-5-new-youtube-trends-that-will-define-the-future/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience would love to melt their belly fat. Negativity - This isn't about habits to get a 6-pack (desire), this is about habits to melt belly fat (pain point). Specific - Making this video specifically about "morning" habits makes this more specific, tangible, and interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-way-to-beat-youtubes-algorithm-in-2025/

Interest - This creator's audience is interested in how the MLB ballparks compare. Interest - This creator's audience is interested in how the MLB ballparks compare. Credibility - Since he's gone to all 30, his opinion is more trustworthy. Complete - Words like "all", "every", and "any" make videos feel more complete and interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-algorithm-tricks-youtube-is-keeping-quiet-about-on-purpose/

If You (Activity) These 15 (Entities), Your (Skill or Possession) is EXCELLENT!

Curiosity - This does a great job of opening a loop and making you wonder what these 15 words are. Curiosity - This does a great job of opening a loop and making you wonder what these 15 words are. Desire - This creator's audience would love to have excellent English.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-7-day-youtube-challenge-that-changed-my-life/

The THREE Most Dangerous (Entities) We Will Encounter

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add curiosity. Curiosity - This makes you wonder what or who these dangerous people are. Negativity - This leverages fear to grab your attention and get you to click.

https://creatorhooks.com/these-types-of-videos-always-fail/

The SECRET (Entity) That (Achieves goal) & (Removes problem)!

Curiosity - Using the word "Secret" is a simple way to build curiosity and make the audience feel like they're getting in on a secret. Curiosity - Using the word "Secret" is a simple way to build curiosity and make the audience feel like they're getting in on a secret. Desire - This audience would love for their plants to grow faster. Negativity - They would also love to repel pests.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-one-choice-that-will-determine-your-youtube-channels-success/

Curiosity - This builds curiosity two ways: Curiosity - This builds curiosity two ways: It opens a loop and makes you wonder what the choice is. Since it's about just one choice, this constraint raises the stakes of that one choice and makes it more interesting. Time Frame - The time frame of "Your Next 5 Years" also raises the stakes of this one choice.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-one-choice-that-will-determine-your-youtube-channels-success/

How to (Action or Goal) so FAST that it feels ILLEGAL

Desire - This creator's audience wants to study fast. Desire - This creator's audience wants to study fast. Speed - Adding speed (in this case, "study so FAST ") is a great way to enhance your audience's desire and interest in your video's topic. Negativity - "feels ILLEGAL" adds a bit of controversy and an edge to this video that makes it feel more exciting.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-approach-to-youtube-that-changes-everything/

Desire - This creator's audience would love to fix 90% of their body's problems. Desire - This creator's audience would love to fix 90% of their body's problems. Negativity - This is all about pain points and problems, which grabs the audience's attention. Time Frame - The time frame of "30 Days" adds to the desire and makes this feel more tangible and enticing.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-to-do-if-you-suddenly-go-viral-on-youtube/

What (Authority Figures) DON'T Tell You About (Activity)

Curiosity & Negativity- "What they DON'T tell you" gives you FOMO and makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Curiosity & Negativity- "What they DON'T tell you" gives you FOMO and makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Authority - This leverages the authority of Real Estate Agents.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-but-weird-japanese-habits-to-grow-on-youtube/

Desire - This creator's audience would love for every front to be free. Desire - This creator's audience would love for every front to be free. Curiosity - This is counterintuitive because many fonts are not free. This combo of desire + curiosity makes this video feel too good to be true, but there's a sliver of hope, so you've gotta watch it if you're a font guy or gal.

https://creatorhooks.com/hate-writing-clickbaity-youtube-titles-this-is-for-you/

(Authority Figures) Last (Possession) Revealed in (Secretive source)

Curiosity - This leverages curiosity in two ways: Curiosity - This leverages curiosity in two ways: "Last Secrets Revealed" uses secrecy to build curiosity. "Unpublished Archives" also makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret because these archives were "unpublished." Authority - This leverages the name recognition and notoriety of Hitler. Scarcity - The fact that these are his last secrets makes them feel unique and scarce, which makes this video feel more interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-but-weird-japanese-habits-to-grow-on-youtube/

50 Recognizable (Entities) (Counterintuitive statement)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - The contrast between "recognizable songs" and "you don't know the name of" builds curiosity.

https://creatorhooks.com/you-dont-want-100k-subs-you-want-to-grow-a-real-business/

Desire - This creator's audience would love to be able to play every key on guitar. And note that this isn't just about getting better at guitar. It's a specific desire, and the word "Every" gives it an almost epic feeling. Desire - This creator's audience would love to be able to play every key on guitar. And note that this isn't just about getting better at guitar. It's a specific desire, and the word "Every" gives it an almost epic feeling. Curiosity - This builds curiosity in two ways: It opens a loop and makes you want to know what the trick is. It's counterintuitive that a "stupid" trick would help you do something awesome. Negativity - This isn't about a cool trick, it's about a "stupid" trick, which grabs attention.

https://creatorhooks.com/youtube-settings-to-turn-off-now/

Curiosity - This is counterintuitive. How can studying less give you an advantage? Curiosity - This is counterintuitive. How can studying less give you an advantage? Desire - This leverages desire in two ways: Everybody would love to study less. Everybody wants an unfair advantage.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-future-of-youtube-2025-trends-you-need-to-know/

(Number) (Entities) You Should Be (Activity) And (Number) You Shouldnt

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire & Negativity - This covers both ends of the spectrum with nuts you should and shouldn't eat. Curiosity - These two lists of nuts you should and shouldn't eat do a great job of building curiosity because you've gotta click to find out what the nuts are. Note: I typically don't like using the word "and" in titles because it dilutes the focus, but here's a great example of that being a preference, not a rule.

https://creatorhooks.com/an-old-copywriting-trick-may-explain-your-youtube-problems/

One Trick to (Desirable, but sometimes difficult activity) Everyday with Ease

Desire - This creator's audience would love to easily draw every day. Desire - This creator's audience would love to easily draw every day. Curiosity - This opens a loop and makes you want to know what the "one trick" is. Daily - There's something about doing an activity every day that's exciting. It's tangible and aspirational, so talking about doing things every day can be great to use in titles.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-future-of-youtube-2025-trends-you-need-to-know/

(Number) key things to do AFTER (Important Activity)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience wants to grow their channel and wants to know what to do after uploading videos. Curiosity - Since uploading a video is so important for us creators, this builds a lot of curiosity.

https://creatorhooks.com/something-is-about-to-happen-with-youtube-are-you-ready/

Curiosity - This makes you want to see the animation. Curiosity - This makes you want to see the animation. Desire - Some people in this creator's audience are looking for jobs or gigs. And there's outside validation that this animation was really cool. It wasn't just that he thought it was cool somebody else thought it was so good they offered him a job.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-brutal-truths-about-youtube-creators-learn-too-late/

10 things people with (Desirable Possession) do DAILY | (Desirable Possession) Habits

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience wants a clean home. Authority - This leverages the authority of "people with Clean Homes". Daily - Doing something daily makes it feel more tangible and interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/1-rule-for-winning-on-youtube/

(Industry Professional) Breaks Down (Trending Authority Figures) (Relevant Entity)

Timeliness - This video was published a few weeks before the election and does a great job of riding the election's popularity (and polarity). Timeliness - This video was published a few weeks before the election and does a great job of riding the election's popularity (and polarity). Authority - Since this creator is a tax expert, he has authority regarding tax plans, so you want to hear what he has to say about this topic. Negativity - The thumbnail makes it clear there's some controversy in this video.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-approach-to-youtube-that-changes-everything/

Youre in a [Bad situation] (and You Dont Even Know It)

Negativity - Being told you're in a war grabs your attention, and not even knowing it doubles up on that ominous feeling. Negativity - Being told you're in a war grabs your attention, and not even knowing it doubles up on that ominous feeling. Curiosity - "(and You Dont Even Know It)" makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-way-to-beat-youtubes-algorithm-in-2025/

(Authority Figure) EXPLAINS: The 6 Levels of (Entity)

Authority Figure - "ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS" brings trust and credibility to this video. Authority Figure - "ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS" brings trust and credibility to this video. Curiosity - Things like levels and rankings are interesting and build curiosity. Status - This caters to people's self-interest because it's all about where you rank compared to others.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-habits-of-top-1-youtubers/

I Left (Advantageous place) For (Seemingly less advantageous place) And (Achieved big goal)

Curiosity - This builds curiosity three ways: Curiosity - This builds curiosity three ways: It's counterintuitive because you think he'd have a better chance at building a $23M business in the U.S. than in India. It's counterintuitive that a burrito business can be so big. And maybe I'm just an ignorant Florida man, but I don't associate burritos with India, so that's also counterintuitive. Desire - This creator's audience would love to build a $23M business (bonus points if it involves burritos).

https://creatorhooks.com/you-dont-want-100k-subs-you-want-to-grow-a-real-business/

Desire - This creator's audience would love to make money on YouTube from Day 1. Desire - This creator's audience would love to make money on YouTube from Day 1. Beginners - This attracts beginners, the biggest part of any audience, because it's about "Day 1". Refute Objection - A lot of people think it takes a lot of time to make money on YouTube, but this title refutes that objection and says you'll learn how to make money from day 1.

https://creatorhooks.com/15-minutes-straight-of-solid-youtube-title-advice/

15 FORGOTTEN (Entities) (Old, respected group) (Activity) That NEED to Come Back

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Nostalgia - "FORGOTTEN Vegetables Your Grandparents Grew" leverages nostalgia to get you emotionally invested in this video. Curiosity - "FORGOTTEN" adds a little mystery to this title.

https://creatorhooks.com/8-things-i-did-to-stop-sucking-at-youtube/

If You Hear a (Authority Figure) (Avoid Entity)... RUN!! (Here's What They Are Hiding)

Curiosity - This opens a loop and makes you want to know what "this verse" is. Curiosity - This opens a loop and makes you want to know what "this verse" is. Negativity - This has lots of drama and conspiracy, which people love.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-future-of-youtube-2025-trends-you-need-to-know/

Negativity - This video warning viewers about turning settings off has 3.4M views, while the video about turning settings on from the same channel only has 471K views. Turning settings off brings fear of what might happen if you don't turn them off, instead of turning them on and thinking about the benefits you'd get from them. Negativity - This video warning viewers about turning settings off has 3.4M views, while the video about turning settings on from the same channel only has 471K views. Turning settings off brings fear of what might happen if you don't turn them off, instead of turning them on and thinking about the benefits you'd get from them. Curiosity - This title is vague and open-ended, which builds curiosity about what the settings are and what could happen if you don't turn them off. Timeliness - iOS 18.1 was just released, so people are thinking about this topic right now.

https://creatorhooks.com/youtube-settings-to-turn-off-now/

Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a big question many people have asked themselves at some time. Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a big question many people have asked themselves at some time.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-do-some-videos-get-more-views-than-others/

Desire - This creator's audience would love to make drawing easier. Desire - This creator's audience would love to make drawing easier. "5x" makes this video feel more tangible and interesting than just "How To Make Drawing Easier".

https://creatorhooks.com/5-algorithm-tricks-youtube-is-keeping-quiet-about-on-purpose/

How (Bad guys) (Negative action): 5 (Negative action) Methods Explained

Negativity - This is all about controversy and the fear of hackers, getting your password stolen, and attack methods. Negativity - This is all about controversy and the fear of hackers, getting your password stolen, and attack methods. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Authority - This isn't just about how your password gets stolen, it's about how Hackers do it, which brings some credibility and authority.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-habits-of-top-1-youtubers/

7 Signs (Negative Occurance) (Concealing Action)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Negativity - This is all about drama, which people love. Curiosity - "and is Hiding it" makes you feel like there's some secrecy going on.

https://creatorhooks.com/youtube-settings-to-turn-off-now/

Do (Entities) REALLY Hurt (Desired outcome)? ([Proof of evidence])

Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a question, and the "REALLY" enhances that curiosity. Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a question, and the "REALLY" enhances that curiosity. Negativity - This is about avoiding a problem (hurting your lure action). Credibility - By promising a side-by-side underwater look, this video feels more credible and believable.

https://creatorhooks.com/hate-writing-clickbaity-youtube-titles-this-is-for-you/

The 4 Methods People Use to (Achieve goal) with (Specific opportunity)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This channel's audience would love to get rich with real estate. "Method" - My guess is that "ways", "tips", etc. are a little played out, but "methods" is a new way of saying the same thing we know works.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-methods-people-use-to-go-viral-on-youtube/

If Youre (Positive Attribute) But (Undesirable Attribute) Please Watch This

Specific Audience - If you identify as creative, but lazy (which is a lot of us), this title makes you feel like this video was made specifically for you, so you're more likely to watch it. Specific Audience - If you identify as creative, but lazy (which is a lot of us), this title makes you feel like this video was made specifically for you, so you're more likely to watch it. Negativity - Most people don't want to be lazy, so this calls out a pain point and grabs your attention. Curiosity - This title is a cliffhanger. You know who it's for and what problem it addresses, but nothing else, which piques your curiosity.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-everyone-seems-to-be-better-at-youtube-than-you/

They Said It Couldnt Be Done But I (Action) Anyway!

Desire - This creator's audience would love to build a DIY fireplace. Desire - This creator's audience would love to build a DIY fireplace. Curiosity - There's a bit of contrast and conflict between "they said it couldn't be done" and "I built this anyway" that makes you wonder how they did it.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-youre-struggling-with-youtube-titles-read-this-2025/

Curiosity - Stopping doing something popular or common is a great way to build curiosity because it's counterintuitive. Why would people stop doing something popular or common? Curiosity - Stopping doing something popular or common is a great way to build curiosity because it's counterintuitive. Why would people stop doing something popular or common?

https://creatorhooks.com/something-is-about-to-happen-with-youtube-are-you-ready/

7 Signs You Are WAY Above Average (Shocking [Niche] Stats!)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Status - Everybody wants to know how they compare against other people.

https://creatorhooks.com/avoid-these-3-youtube-strategies-at-all-costs/

You Dont Want (Desirable entity)You Want (True desire)

Curiosity - "You Don't Want Love" is counterintuitive to people who assume they want love. Curiosity - "You Don't Want Love" is counterintuitive to people who assume they want love. Negativity - Telling people what they don't want does a great job of grabbing attention. Desire - This resonates with the audience and reveals to them what they truly desire. Note: This format is only effective if you know your audience's hopes, desires, and fears. The best creators know their audiences better than their audience knows themselves.

https://creatorhooks.com/you-dont-want-100k-subs-you-want-to-grow-a-real-business/

5 things I wish I knew before I started (Activity)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Regret - Regrets like this make for great video topics because they're such common, powerful emotions.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-youtube/

The 7-Day [Niche] Challenge That Changed My Life (You Can Do It Too!)

Time Frame - "7-Day" makes this challenge sound more tangible, achievable, and interesting. Time Frame - "7-Day" makes this challenge sound more tangible, achievable, and interesting. Desire - Most people would love to change their life. Curiosity - This title is vague, but interesting. The time frame and "change my life" both make this challenge sound interesting, but you have no other details besides those two, so you've gotta click to learn more.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-7-day-youtube-challenge-that-changed-my-life/

Negativity - This isn't about the best tech of 2024. It's about tech that died, and people love drama like this. Negativity - This isn't about the best tech of 2024. It's about tech that died, and people love drama like this. Timeliness - This video was published at the end of 2024, so it's relevant right now. Curiosity - This makes you wonder what this tech is.

https://creatorhooks.com/youtube-trends-that-died-in-2024/

Here's How To Make Your (Possession) Invisible From (People who want to take advantage of possession)

Desire - This creator's audience wants to make their assets invisible from creditors. Desire - This creator's audience wants to make their assets invisible from creditors. Negativity - This video is about avoiding a problem. I also think a big part of this video's success is that the word "invisible" is such a great word. It feels secretive, powerful and cool.

https://creatorhooks.com/youre-used-to-winning-so-why-are-you-struggling-with-youtube/

Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a big, bold question. Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a big, bold question. The thumbnail complements this perfectly by showing that something big happened in 1971.

https://creatorhooks.com/you-dont-want-100k-subs-you-want-to-grow-a-real-business/

Negativity - This title is a simple warning that does a great job at grabbing the audience's attention. Negativity - This title is a simple warning that does a great job at grabbing the audience's attention. Curiosity - This also opens a loop and makes you wonder what exactly it is that he's doing wrong.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-to-do-if-you-suddenly-go-viral-on-youtube/

Negativity - People love drama like this. Negativity - People love drama like this. Curiosity - The word "Already" makes this feel like the ban at this time came as a surprise and makes you wonder why they're banning it so soon. News - People love news like this.

https://creatorhooks.com/hate-writing-clickbaity-youtube-titles-this-is-for-you/

The Best (Time frame) (Action) For (Specific audience)

Desire - This creator's audience wants exercise routines. Desire - This creator's audience wants exercise routines. Time Frame - Specifying this exercise routine is 25 minutes makes this video more tangible and desirable. Specific Audience - Calling out "Seniors Over 60" makes it clear who this video is for and makes them more likely to click.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-growing-on-youtube-feels-impossible/

if you [Are in an undesirable state], watch this ([Current year])

Negativity & Specific - Calling out a group of people with a specific pain point (like people who've never been in a relationship) is a great way to grab your ideal audience's attention. Negativity & Specific - Calling out a group of people with a specific pain point (like people who've never been in a relationship) is a great way to grab your ideal audience's attention. Timeliness - This video was published at the end of 2024 when 2025 was on everybody's mind, so dropping "(2025)" at the end of the title also grabs the audience's attention. Curiosity - "watch this" builds curiosity because it's vague and open-ended.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-youre-struggling-with-youtube-titles-read-this-2025/

Negativity - Warning someone to not do something does a great job at grabbing their attention. Negativity - Warning someone to not do something does a great job at grabbing their attention. Curiosity - This opens a loop and makes you want to know what THIS is. Urgency - This makes you feel like you need to watch this now.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-one-choice-that-will-determine-your-youtube-channels-success/

(Authority Figure) Answers: If (Difficult situation), What Do You Do?

Authority - This title leverages authority by dropping "Priest Answers" right in the front. Authority - This title leverages authority by dropping "Priest Answers" right in the front. Negativity - People love controversial and conflicting topics like this. Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a question.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-youtube/

9 Celebrities Who Risked It All to (Action or goal)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about), and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about), and they add some curiosity. Controversy - "Risking it all" adds conflict and controversy, raising the stakes of this video to make it more interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-tips-to-unlock-youtube-easy-mode/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience is into crochet sweater patterns. Beginners - Calling out beginners in your titles is so powerful because they're the biggest, most eager-to-learn part of any audience.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-youtube-secrets-every-creator-needs-to-learn/

Curiosity - This title does a great job of starting a story to grab your attention. It's a cliffhanger that uses tension and almost forces you to click because you've got to see what happens. Curiosity - This title does a great job of starting a story to grab your attention. It's a cliffhanger that uses tension and almost forces you to click because you've got to see what happens. Negativity - "Psychopathic Stalker" and "Wrong Judge" bring some drama and conflict to get you interested in this video.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-youtube-skills-that-will-separate-winners-from-losers-in-2025/

Desire - This creator's audience is into baseball pitch grips. Desire - This creator's audience is into baseball pitch grips. Speed - People love speed and "Quick Guide" promises that. The time frame of "in 2 minutes" in the thumbnail also adds to the speed and desire.

https://creatorhooks.com/avoid-these-3-youtube-strategies-at-all-costs/

3 (Activity or Niche) Secrets That Feel Like CHEATING

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience wants to improve their sound design. Curiosity - "Secrets" is a great, simple way to build curiosity. Negativity - "CHEATING" brings some controversy here that grabs the audience's attention.

https://creatorhooks.com/this-is-the-only-skill-you-need-to-grow-on-youtube/

Curiosity - This builds curiosity because it's counterintuitive that something seemingly meaningless, like an ancient Roman shipwreck, can do something so meaningful, like explain the universe. Curiosity - This builds curiosity because it's counterintuitive that something seemingly meaningless, like an ancient Roman shipwreck, can do something so meaningful, like explain the universe. Epic - Explaining the entire universe is pretty epic.

https://creatorhooks.com/an-old-copywriting-trick-may-explain-your-youtube-problems/

The (Entities) I HATE To (Activity) As A (Professional)!

Authority - The fact that he's a dog trainer makes his opinion and this video more credible. Authority - The fact that he's a dog trainer makes his opinion and this video more credible. Curiosity - This makes you wonder what dog breeds he's talking about (and what dog breeds you shouldn't get or if your dog is on this list). Negativity - People love juicy drama and negativity like this.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-youtube-secrets-every-creator-needs-to-learn/

Negativity - This warning does a great job of grabbing attention. Negativity - This warning does a great job of grabbing attention. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - This makes you wonder what these 3 cabinets are.

https://creatorhooks.com/avoid-these-3-youtube-strategies-at-all-costs/

How to [Achieve Goal] in the New Era of [Trend]. ([Current or upcoming year])

Desire - This creator's audience would love to get rich in the AI era. Desire - This creator's audience would love to get rich in the AI era. Timeliness - This leverages timeliness in two ways: It's about a trending topic AI. It was published in the beginning of the year and drops in the current year to let you know this is relevant right now. New - People love new things, like "the New Era of A.I." here.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-youtube/

8 (Specific tool) Hacks That Will Change Your Life

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience is into hacks that can change their life. Curiosity - Vaseline is a pretty common, basic item, so the fact that hacks with it can "change your life" builds curiosity because of the contrast and counterintuitiveness. Broadly appealing - Almost everybody has Vaseline lying around the house somewhere, so this is relevant for a large potential audience.

https://creatorhooks.com/top-5-new-youtube-trends-that-will-define-the-future/

Formula: Mix (Object) with (Object) You will not believe the incredible result

Curiosity - The title builds curiosity by opening a loop and not telling you what will happen. The thumbnail builds curiosity by showing something that's just about to happen. Both of these make you feel the need to click and see what happens. Curiosity - The title builds curiosity by opening a loop and not telling you what will happen. The thumbnail builds curiosity by showing something that's just about to happen. Both of these make you feel the need to click and see what happens. Broad audience - Everybody has detergent and salt in their home, so nearly anybody can enjoy this video. How you can use this hook: Tell your audience that something incredible happens when you mix two things together.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-new-ai-tools-that-will-change-youtube-forever/

Curiosity - This title builds curiosity 2 ways: Curiosity - This title builds curiosity 2 ways: It's counterintuitive you wouldn't expect the shortest NBA player to be doing anything remarkable. It opens a loop. What is "the impossible"? What's he actually doing? Epic - "Doing The Impossible" makes this video feel epic and exciting. Extreme - This isn't about "A Short NBA Player," it's about "The Short est NBA Player." This title, being extreme, makes the video clearer and more interesting.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-methods-people-use-to-go-viral-on-youtube/

Give Me (Time Frame), and (You'll Achieve Goal)

Time Frame - The time frame of "9 minutes" makes this video feel more tangible and interesting. Time Frame - The time frame of "9 minutes" makes this video feel more tangible and interesting. Timeliness - This was published at the end of 2024 when everybody was excited about the upcoming year. It's a time when people are planning for and getting excited about the future. Desire - This creator's audience would love to have their best year yet. Curiosity - This title builds curiosity because it promises a big benefit, but is vague about what you'll get from watching this video and how you'll get it.

https://creatorhooks.com/i-tried-30-youtube-strategies-these-5-actually-worked/

Formula: The 5 New (Object) That Will Change The Way We (Activity)

List Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - "Change" builds curiosity because you know something will be different, but you don't know what, so you have to click and find out. "New" - People love new things. That's it, that's the tweet. How you can use this hook: Tell your audience about new things that will change the way you currently do things.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-new-ai-tools-that-will-change-youtube-forever/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Negativity - Nobody wants to make mistakes and nobody wants a cheap-looking kitchen, so people have to click on this video to avoid those things.

https://creatorhooks.com/something-is-about-to-happen-with-youtube-are-you-ready/

If you are craving (Entity), (Authority figure) wants you to hear this.

Negativity - This calls out people experiencing a specific pain. Negativity - This calls out people experiencing a specific pain. Curiosity - This opens a loop and makes you wonder what it is God wants you to hear. Authority - I'm not sure if this is just relevant to this niche and this video, but if God wants you to hear something, that's a pretty powerful sign you need to hear it.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-youre-sick-of-your-channel-not-growing-you-need-to-read-this/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about), and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about), and they add some curiosity. Desire - This leverages desire 3 ways: This creator's audience would love to get better results with ChatGPT. Everybody loves "simple" tips. And "Genius mode" is just such a cool name that increases the value of the video.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-tips-to-unlock-youtube-easy-mode/

Negativity - This is all about a problem and controversy, which grabs people's attention. Negativity - This is all about a problem and controversy, which grabs people's attention. Confirms Suspicions - Some people are already thinking this to themselves, so this title resonates with that feeling.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-growing-on-youtube-feels-impossible/

20 (Attractive or interesting entities) You Didnt Know (Action)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - "You Didn't Know" makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Interest - This creator's audience is interested in celebrities and the Andy Griffith Show, which gets them excited about this video.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-growing-on-youtube-feels-impossible/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This leverages desire two ways: This creator's audience wants to firm their butt and legs. People love short lists of simple things.

https://creatorhooks.com/my-5-greatest-youtube-titles-of-all-time/

I did (Activity that people assume works) for (Long time frame). Can I (Achieve Goal)?

Credibility - This isn't just a review of Duolingo. He shows that he's used it for a long time, which makes this video more trustworthy. Credibility - This isn't just a review of Duolingo. He shows that he's used it for a long time, which makes this video more trustworthy. Time Frame - The long time frame of 2,000 days provides credibility and makes this video feel more tangible and specific. Curiosity - This builds curiosity by asking a question.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-started-youtube/

11 Hidden (Niche) Tricks (Authorities) are Keeping Quiet About On Purpose!

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - "Hidden" and "Keeping Quiet About On Purpose" both make you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Authority - The fact that "Airlines" are the ones keeping these tricks quiet makes them feel more credible. Desire - This creator's audience is into flight tricks. And I feel like "On Purpose" makes these tricks seem even more valuable.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-algorithm-tricks-youtube-is-keeping-quiet-about-on-purpose/

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience would love to change their life. Curiosity - "(Quietly)" kinda makes this feel like you're getting in on a secret.

https://creatorhooks.com/hate-writing-clickbaity-youtube-titles-this-is-for-you/

The future of (Niche) | (Upcoming or current year) trends you NEED to know

Curiosity & Desire - Everybody wants to know what the future holds, but nobody actually knows, so the future is such a great topic because its full of curiosity and desire. Curiosity & Desire - Everybody wants to know what the future holds, but nobody actually knows, so the future is such a great topic because its full of curiosity and desire. Timeliness - This video was published at the end of 2024, when 2025 was on everybody's mind.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-future-of-youtube-2025-trends-you-need-to-know/

3 Reasons Why Your (Possession) (Desirable Change) After (Big Milestone)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add curiosity. Desire - This speaks to two exciting desires for this creator's audience: saving $100K and exploding their net worth.

https://creatorhooks.com/these-types-of-videos-always-fail/

The Side of (Polarizing Topic) The Media Won't Show You

Conspiracy & Curiosity - "The Media Won't Show You" adds some conspiracy and makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Conspiracy & Curiosity - "The Media Won't Show You" adds some conspiracy and makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. And China is polarizing, which also grabs attention. If this was "The Side of (Unheard of Country) The Media Won't Show You," nobody would care.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-new-approach-to-youtube-that-changes-everything/

7 [Niche or Activity] Tips NOBODY Tells You (but are EASY to do)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Curiosity - "NOBODY Tells You" makes you feel like you're getting in on a secret. Desire - This creator's audience wants cybersecurity tips and the "(but are EASY to do)" bit at the end makes these tips even more desirable.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-5-youtube-secrets-every-creator-needs-to-learn/

DON'T [Common, beneficial action] (do this instead)

Negativity - Warnings like this do a great job of grabbing attention. Negativity - Warnings like this do a great job of grabbing attention. Curiosity - This builds curiosity in two ways: It's counterintuitive. Isn't donating your clothes a good thing? "do this instead" opens a loop and makes you wonder what the alternative is.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-tips-to-unlock-youtube-easy-mode/

How to STOP a (Problem) in (Short time frame) - GUARANTEED!

Negativity - This uses fear to grab your attention. Negativity - This uses fear to grab your attention. Time Frame - The time frame of "in 3 Seconds" makes this feel more tangible and increases the desire to watch this video since it's so short.

https://creatorhooks.com/avoid-these-3-youtube-strategies-at-all-costs/

Desire - This creator's audience wants to make viral tiktok ads. Desire - This creator's audience wants to make viral tiktok ads. Free - Everybody loves free stuff, which adds to the desire. This whole title is about getting a lot (viral ads) for a little (using free AI).

https://creatorhooks.com/5-brutal-truths-about-youtube-creators-learn-too-late/

The (Time Frame) METHOD to ditch 99% of the (Unwanted Entities)

Desire - This creator's audience would love for their kids to ditch the toys. Desire - This creator's audience would love for their kids to ditch the toys. Time Frame - "30-MIN" makes this method sound more tangible, achievable, and interesting. Curiosity - You know what this method does and how long it takes, but you don't know anything about how to execute it, so you've gotta click and find out.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-7-day-youtube-challenge-that-changed-my-life/

17 WORST (Entities) That NO ONE (Action) According to (Authority)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Negativity - People love drama and controversy like this. Plus, this sparks the fearful question, "Is my car on this list?" Authority - This leverages the authority of Consumer Reports to be more credible.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-simple-but-weird-japanese-habits-to-grow-on-youtube/

This (Entity) Is (More desirable) Than (Best current option)!

Desire - This creator's audience loves prime rib and something better and cheaper than prime rib sounds awesome. Desire - This creator's audience loves prime rib and something better and cheaper than prime rib sounds awesome. Curiosity - This builds curiosity because it doesn't tell you what the cut of beef is, so you have to click to find out.

https://creatorhooks.com/youre-used-to-winning-so-why-are-you-struggling-with-youtube/

Why (Entity) (Action) Every Other (Entity category)

Extreme - Bold, extreme statements like this often make for great titles on YouTube. Extreme - Bold, extreme statements like this often make for great titles on YouTube. Curiosity - Starting this title with "Why" is a simple way to add a little curiosity. Controversial - Some people would disagree with this statement, which often makes for a great YouTube title.

https://creatorhooks.com/if-youre-struggling-with-youtube-titles-read-this-2025/

15 Things To Do If You (Suddenly Reach Your Biggest Goal)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - This creator's audience would love to get rich all of a sudden. But instead of this being a realistic scenario for most people, it's probably more of an entertaining potential dream scenario.

https://creatorhooks.com/5-things-to-do-if-you-suddenly-go-viral-on-youtube/

These types of (Entities) ALWAYS (Negative Action)

Curiosity - This title makes you wonder what types of women these are. Curiosity - This title makes you wonder what types of women these are. Negativity - Nobody wants to be cheated on, so this leverages fear, pain, and insecurity to grab your attention and get you to click.

https://creatorhooks.com/these-types-of-videos-always-fail/

15 Signs Your (Journey or Entity) Is Going Well (In the beginning)

List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. List - Lists make videos feel more tangible (you know exactly what the video will be about) and they add some curiosity. Desire - Pregnant women would love to see signs their pregnancy is going well. New - This one might be a bit of a stretch, but in the first trimester pregnancy is new, exciting, and nerve-wracking, so it's calling out a specific audience. Plus, later in pregnancy there's often a clear sign the baby is doing well that you don't have in the first trimester: the baby kicking.

https://creatorhooks.com/the-future-of-youtube-2025-trends-you-need-to-know/

Every (Action) That (Unwanted result) Explained in 10 Minutes

Negativity - Nobody wants to destroy their brain. Negativity - Nobody wants to destroy their brain. Tangible - Titles that are specific and tangible often do well because the viewer can easily envision what the video will be about (which makes them want to watch it more). This title has two phrases in particular that make it tangible: "Daily" - Habits make for powerful topics, but "daily" makes these habits even more specific and attention-grabbing. "10 Minutes" - the time frame of 10 minutes makes it even more tangible. The relatively short time frame also adds a constraint, which makes it seem more challenging and interesting, and makes it more desirable because you feel like you're getting a lot for a little. Relatability - The thumbnail grabs attention because most of us do at least one of these habits. Epic - The word "Every" makes this video feel more epic and complete.

https://creatorhooks.com/why-do-some-videos-get-more-views-than-others/