How to Generate Viral YouTube Video Ideas

Introduction

• Success of a YouTube video idea can mean the difference between 100 views and a million views.
• Mr. Beast's outrageous video ideas lead to millions of views, but not everyone has the resources.
• Aim to create a system for generating viral video ideas without a large budget.
• The video outlines three methods to find viral video ideas.
• Method 3 is a strategy known mostly by the top 1% of YouTubers.

Preparations

• Faceless YouTube Channel: Essential to have a niche.
• Niche Selection: Recommended to watch related video on choosing niches.

Method 1: Finding Competitor Outlier Videos

• Outlier Video: Video that gets 3-50 times more views than average on a channel.
• Steps to Find Outlier Videos:
  1. Compile a list of 10 search terms within your niche.
  2. Compile a list of 10-20 channels within your niche using these search terms.
  3. Identify outlier videos on these channels by filtering videos by latest and noting videos with significantly higher views.
  4. Focus on videos within the last 6 months to stay relevant with current trends.

Method 2: Finding Content Gaps

• Content Gap: Space between viewer demand and available content.
• Finding Content Gaps:
  1. Analyze comments on outlier videos for frequently asked questions without existing content.
  2. Use tools like answerthepublic.com to find what people are asking about.
  3. Validate video ideas using tools like vidIQ or TubeBuddy to ensure there is search interest.

Method 3: Creating Outlier Video Ideas

• Understanding YouTube Growth: Growth is not linear but marked by outlier videos that increase baseline views.
• Generating Crazy Ideas:
  • Brainstorm Mr. Beast-level crazy ideas within your niche.
  • Research viral video constructs from popular YouTubers.
  • Example constructs: "$1 versus X dollars" challenges, testing one-star ratings, etc.
  • Compile a list of 20-30 crazy video ideas.

Execution of Crazy Ideas

• Creating the Video: Use creative ways to fulfill the promise of a crazy title without excessive resources.
• Options for Execution:
  • Use chat GPT or AI tools to simulate scenarios.
  • Narrate or animate stories using AI video creators.
  • Research and present scientific or factual data.

Conclusion

• Consistent execution of these crazy ideas increases chances of having an outlier video.
• Encourage continuous brainstorming and testing of new ideas.
• The series offers more guidance on various aspects of running a faceless YouTube channel.

Additional Resources

• Suggestions to watch related videos and subscribe to the channel for more content.