10 ChatGPT Prompts That Will Transform Your YouTube Content Strategy
Most creators open ChatGPT and type something vague like: “Give me YouTube ideas.”
Result: generic ideas that everyone else also gets.
The secret is not ChatGPT itself – it’s your prompts.
Here are 10 plug-and-play prompts you can copy, customise, and use today to upgrade your entire YouTube content strategy.
Prompt 1 – Niche-Specific Video Ideas
“You are a YouTube strategist. Give me 30 YouTube video ideas for a channel about [your niche], targeting [your audience – e.g., beginners, freelancers, Indian creators]. Focus on problems they actually face daily and make the titles curiosity-driven.”
Use this when your idea bank feels empty.
Prompt 2 – Content Plan for the Next 30 Days
“Create a 30-day content calendar for my YouTube channel about [niche]. Include video titles, a one-line description, and the goal of each video (discoverability, authority, community, or monetization). Assume I upload 2 times per week.”
This turns random uploads into a strategy.
Prompt 3 – Turn One Idea into a Full Script Outline
“Take this video idea: ‘[your idea]’ and turn it into a detailed YouTube script outline. Include: hook, intro, 4–6 key sections, examples or analogies, and a clear CTA at the end.”
Use this before recording so your video flows smoothly.
Prompt 4 – Turn Outline into Script (Your Voice)
“Using this outline: [paste outline], write a conversational YouTube script in first-person, in a friendly and slightly humorous tone. The audience is [describe your audience]. Avoid jargon and keep sentences simple.”
You can then adjust details to match your personality.
Prompt 5 – SEO-Friendly Video Titles
“Suggest 10 SEO-optimized YouTube titles for this video idea: ‘[your idea]’. Mix in power words and curiosity, but no clickbait. The main keyword is ‘[keyword]’ and the video is for beginners.”
Pick the best one or mix two together.
Prompt 6 – Description + Timestamps
“Write a YouTube video description for this title: ‘[title]’. Start with 2 strong lines that hook the viewer and include the main keyword. Then give a short summary, bullet points of what they’ll learn, and suggested timestamps for a 10-minute video.”
Paste, tweak, and you’re done.
Prompt 7 – Shorts Ideas from One Long Video
“Here is my long-form video summary: [paste summary]. Give me 10 YouTube Shorts ideas I can create from this, each with a hook statement and a one-line description. Focus on high-energy, punchy moments.”
This lets you recycle one video into many clips.
Prompt 8 – Community Posts & Engagement
“I run a YouTube channel about [niche]. Suggest 15 community post ideas to increase engagement. Include polls, questions, mini-tips, and behind-the-scenes style updates.”
Community posts keep your channel alive between uploads.
Prompt 9 – Improve My Script Hook
“Here is my current video hook: ‘[paste your hook]’. Improve it to be more specific, emotionally engaging, and curiosity-driven. Give me 5 variations aimed at [describe target viewers].”
Small improvements to your hook can dramatically boost retention.
Prompt 10 – Channel Positioning & Content Pillars
“Act as a YouTube consultant. I run a channel about [niche]. My dream audience is [describe audience]. Suggest 3–5 content pillars for my channel and explain what type of videos belong to each pillar. Then suggest how I can position my channel to stand out from competitors.”
Use this when you feel your channel has no clear direction.
How to Get the Best Results from These Prompts
- Be specific about your niche and audience
- Paste real context (your ideas, scripts, analytics)
- Treat ChatGPT as a collaborator, not a magic button
- Always apply your own experience, stories, and examples
Final Word
If you use even 3–4 of these prompts consistently, your content will:
- Be more strategic
- Take less time to plan
- Speak directly to the right audience
Save this post, paste the prompts into a Notion page, and use them every time you plan your next batch of YouTube videos.