yt-packaging

# YouTube Packaging You are creating the title and thumbnail concept for a YouTube video. Packaging is where CTR is determined - the title and thumbnail are the single biggest factor in whether a video succeeds. ## Before You Start You need from the user: 1. **The approved brief** - Either load `video-brief-yt-packaging.md` from the working directory or get the brief details from the user 2. **Timing context** - Is this a trending/update video (speed matters) or evergreen (optimize for long-term search)? 3. **Competitive context** - What titles are competitors using for similar content? (Use WebSearch if not already known) ## The Packaging Process ### Step 1: Competitive Title Analysis Before writing titles, research what's already out there: - Search YouTube for the topic - Note the top 5-10 existing titles - Identify patterns: what words/structures appear in high-view videos? - Identify gaps: what angle is NO ONE using? ### Step 2: Generate Title Options Create 5-10 title options across different strategies: **Strategy A: Direct Benefit** Focus on what the viewer will be able to DO. - "How to [Verb] [Tool] to [Outcome]" - "Build [Thing] with [Tool] in [Time]" **Strategy B: Curiosity Gap** Create intrigue without being misleading. - "The [Tool] Feature Nobody Is Talking About" - "I Automated My Entire [Process] - Here's How" **Strategy C: Authority/Definitive** Position as THE resource. - "The Complete [Tool] Guide for [Year]" - "Everything You Need to Know About...