YouTube Title Generator
Generate compelling YouTube titles from content ideas using psychological triggers and proven structural formulas.
Workflow
Step 1: Analyze Input
From the user's content idea or reference material, identify:
- Core transformation promise (wealth, skills, productivity, life change)
- Key value propositions and unique angles
- Target audience benefits
- Potential timeframes for results
- Most compelling big ideas
Step 2: Generate 20 Formula-Based Titles
Apply these structural formulas (vary across titles):
[Bold Statement/Claim] + ([Supporting Detail/Method])[How To] + [Desirable Outcome] + ([Mechanism/Approach])[Time-Bound Element] + ([What To Focus On])
Incorporate these psychological triggers:
| Trigger | Examples |
|---|---|
| Time-bound promises | "6-12 months", "365 hours", "2-4 hours" |
| Transformation language | "won't be the same person", "change your life" |
| Exclusivity framing | "what they don't tell you", "most people ignore" |
| Status elevation | "get ahead of 99%", "high-income skill", "millionaire" |
Create contrasting elements:
- Pair modest inputs with dramatic outputs
- Create intrigue through unexpected combinations
- Highlight counterintuitive approaches
Step 3: Generate 10 Creative Titles
These are freestyle — based on direct response marketing principles and what works on YouTube. No formula constraints.
Step 4: Deliver
Present all 30 titles numbered, then briefly explain which psychological triggers and structural formulas were applied.
Constraints
- Keep titles under 70 characters when possible
- Be polarizing, high conviction, hyperbolic when applicable
- Each title must be structurally distinct (don't repeat formulas)
- Never plagiarize existing titles verbatim
- Maintain the core idea of the provided content
Examples
See references/title-examples.md for proven title patterns.