how to make a killer youtube intro (for the 2024 algorithm)

Here's how to make a killer KZbin intro to blow up your channel.
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SHOUTOUTS
I learned from A LOT of people during my research process to make this video possible. I wanted to take a moment to shout them out and give them some love - thank you for sharing your knowledge for the rest of us to grow from!
‪@paddygalloway8780‬
‪@ColinandSamir‬
‪@MrBeast‬
‪@CreatorScienceYT‬
‪@Coffeezilla‬
‪@MarkRober‬
‪@lexfridman‬
And, most importantly - this video was heavily inspired by ‪@JonDorman‬ - I loved a lot of his takes on how to make a KZbin video as a whole, and I wanted to dive deeper into intros specifically while emulating the feeling his videos give off 💙 (also Jon if you're still out there come back to KZbin, we miss you)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Title & Thumbnail
02:00 - First 5 Seconds
03:39 - Rest of Intro
07:48 - Final Construction
10:41 - Some Encouragement
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[@aGameScout]

This video genuinely helped me. When I first saw this video last week, I was ~2 days away from uploading a video I had spent probably 100+ hours on, more than any other video on my channel. After watching this, I realized my intro was not good at all. The line where you talked about how people know how much work their own videos are, but their audience doesn't, so the intro has to sell them on it, really resonated. At the last moment I brainstormed a new thumbnail/title/intro combo following a lot of what you described in this video, and it turned out to be a 1/10 and have the highest audience retention at the 30 second mark I've ever had. So thank you!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Oh my gosh this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad this video was able to have such an impact - intros are so hard to get right, and it's incredible that this video was able to help :) and congrats on your 1/10!! 🎉🎉

[@KortsluitingClips]

Good job

[@vRyanXOXO]

oh hi there scout

[@YBHML]

God forbid less people learn about tetris fan fiction! Phag.

[@1991TylerB]

⁠@@YBHMLI reckon people generally prefer that over drug induced psychosis music

[@jensschmidt]

One thing you didn't mention, which I think makes it a bit easier to create the intro... I have a background in TV production with hundreds of 10-15min TV features under my belt. And what we always did was to create and edit the intro LAST. We spent days editing a killer 15min video and only then sat down to create the intro. Because by then we knew our footage, the story arc, the best and worst parts and everything else inside out - and only if you know it inside out can you create the perfect intro. Wouldn't it be a shame to spend a lot of time to edit a killer intro only to then spend days trying to match the expectation in the rest of the video while realizing that the story you promised in the intro was never there? So in short: edit your video first, then edit your intro. Saves you time and nerves.

[@AakashMehta]

I re-watch this video every time I'm writing a new video script.. here's my hook intro checklist based on this video: 1. Intriguing title and thumbnail to get the click 2. Mirror the thumbnail and repeat the title in the first 5 seconds to tell viewers they're in the right place 3. Create open loops in the viewers mind - (eg: create a 3 step formula or blur something out) 4. Provide context (what is it, why are you doing it, what's at stake) 5. Exceed expectations by using input bias (show the viewers that you've spent a lot of time, money, effort on the video) 6. Make the intro visually appealing for KZbin auto-play without sound (front load the stimulus) 7. Love the process

[@miscellaneousme]

I took notes on your notes and will do the same lol

[@w_chadly]

@@miscellaneousme I was inspired by the notes you took on these notes and I took notes on all of it

[@BarrowispKaraoke]

I disagree with #2. Instead of repeating the title and thumbnail, make the first 5 seconds pick up where the T&T left off, delivering something NEW and of value.

[@AakashMehta]

@@BarrowispKaraoke agree, that’s what I usually do too.. but keep in mind that you may change the title and thumbnail if the CTR is low or for A/B testing

[@AakashMehta]

@@w_chadly can you share your notes on her notes on my notes so I can take more notes?! 😅

[@MickiMinach]

I'm not a KZbinr but I can't believe I watched the whole video

[@AidenCottinghamOfficial]

W

[@FlorenceFaust]

Samee

[@vidIQ]

That... was exceptional!

[@AprilynneAlter]

😭 that means so, so much coming from you! Thank you so much 💙

[@vidIQ]

@@AprilynneAlter You're welcome. Check your twitter (X) DMs!

[@joywrenncreative]

Wow!

[@vervitoawaken]

Ikr 😅

[@lesliecarpioxo]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thouhgts.]

I'm gonna to be honest. Most of what this is many KZbinrs know. But they won't share it this way. You are unbelievable. The value in this video can change lives. Thank you so much!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much!! Doing my best to share as much as I can - I'm so glad you found the video helpful! 💙

[@PolygloTV]

I subscribed to your channel😊

[@redcool6825]

This is seriously one of the most impressive "how to" videos I've ever seen on KZbin. I come back to this video often just because of how insanely well put together this is! This is single-handedly the only video that has re-sparked my drive to want to create content again. Such an underrated creator and I really hope to see more from you in the future!

[@GamingCruiseTHEpro]

Learning about youtube is a rabit hole it's keep getting deeper and deeper.

[@maelleaes]

Omg yes

[@denisdahub]

I don’t need another KZbin course and stuff , it’s all here in the most practical way

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you Denis! I'm so glad you found the video useful 💙

[@SunShine-ff3jx]

True 💯

[@Ovampa]

Exactly 💯

[@sunnyaffection3517]

Girl, I don’t usually comment on videos, but I just had to come in tell you that this was so well planned out and so extremely helpful. I’ve been looking at “how to grow a KZbin channel” videos all day long and none of them gave me the details and metrics that I was looking for. This gives me so much clarity and structure to start making videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you! !! 🎉

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhhh thank you so much!! I really appreciate the kind words, and I'm so glad this video helped you 💙

[@BarrowispKaraoke]

"clarity and structure" captures my sentiments as well. This was SO much more than other guides have delivered.

[@MSGrantMusic]

I'm rooting for this video to pass 1 million views. Easily my favorite video on constructing KZbin intros, and I have watched it over a dozen times already. I recently did a deep dive into the information on this video and can't wait to apply it to my own work! I also love the Title and Thumbnail being called the TNT, because they really do have the potential to "blow up" your video!

[@HitRegBroke]

FINALLY someone who talks about how to address the cliff at the beginning instead of "retention." This was insanely helpful, thanks April!

[@princekjtheartist]

I literally clicked this video with the full intention of judging your intro- and you executed masterfully! Good on you sis, I'm subscribing!!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Hahaha for real as I was working on this intro, I was thinking: "this better be the best damn intro I've ever made, it's going to get judged SO hard" 😅 I'm glad it passed the test :)

[@RainbowGurl130kRoblox]

LOL

[@KAK_PAN]

We will proud because this 4K channel someday will get million coming up.@@AprilynneAlter

[@dadlife8289]

Meh you can tell she's new

[@KAK_PAN]

@@dadlife8289 She's new just in this channel, we never know if there's a big channel out there actually is own by her.

[@JonDaiello]

As a content creator, this is by far one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. You just gave me the key pieces I need to help evaluate my own intro and content. I didn’t realize how important those first few seconds were, and more importantly now I know WHY they are important and HOW to improve my methods. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try these out.

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so glad this video was this helpful to you!! Good luck, and let me know it goes!

[@Leah4sciMCAT]

This is one of the best (and unexpected) 'How to succeed on KZbin' videos that I've watched and rewatched in a LONG time! This video is pure gold. Full of value, actionable tips and so well put together! I can't wait to see the videos you have coming for the new year

[@steve17]

I made a new playlist just to add your video in it. That’s how good it is! You set the bar really high. A primer on how to deliver on what you promise in the T&T, and then some! I’m fully expecting this channel to blow up!

[@TijuanaJackson]

I'm super impressed to see someone actually using what they are teaching/learning to actually blow up their own channel! Very inspireing to witness this in real time.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Aw, thank you so much 💙

[@Reykob70]

Congrats for the video and all the work behind it!! Gonna put in practise some advices you have given :)

[@AprilynneAlter]

I really, really appreciate it! Let me know how it goes!

[@UrbanCraftTv]

Wow, this video is an absolute game-changer for content creators in 2023! The insights shared here are pure gold, and I can already feel the impact this will have on the success of my channel. The tips on crafting a killer KZbin intro tailored for the 2023 algorithm are not just practical but revolutionary! The emphasis on capturing attention right from the start and aligning with the algorithm's preferences is spot-on. The examples and step-by-step guide make it so much easier to implement. I appreciate how forward-thinking this tutorial is, acknowledging the ever-evolving landscape of KZbin algorithms. It's evident that staying ahead of the curve is key, and this video provides the tools to do just that. Thank you for sharing these invaluable insights! Here's to creating intros that not only engage our audience but also conquer the 2023 algorithm!

[@HeyChannelDani]

This was super clear without trying to show everyone the "KZbin secret to trillions of subs"

[@PritishMishra]

This video about KZbin intros is by far the most informative one I've come across. Unlike others, it provides clear, actionable steps without leaving things open-ended and confusing. Great job!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much! I'm so glad you found the video helpful :)

[@Illumignostic]

Well, she succeeded in getting my click, and then proceeded to regurgitate 50 million videos that already exist, so I guess she made her point

[@miyaelsewhere]

I Agree 100%

[@TheDarkCompanyy]

you know it always suprises me when i learn something new. I basically knew everything you were going to say because ive been researching this stuff for months and I still learned something new like I didnt know about the input bias. Thank you!

[@deletingchannel]

What a helpful, impressive, and very informative video! You studied all this and put it into an 11-minute video to help all of us who've been wanting to start a KZbin channel this year? You have my biggest RESPECT, Aprilynne. I love you!!! I just posted my first-ever KZbin short video earlier, and I will definitely follow the guidelines you've provided. ❤

[@earnsmartofficial]

This video is literally PERFECT in every sense of the word: from the T&T, intro, editing, all the way to the lead magnet (her pdf), conclusion, and everything in between: I’ve never seen a KZbin video this PERFECTLY crafted (and I’ve been watching KZbin for years). Girl knows what she’s doing 🎉

[@orgoremedia]

Oh all the countless videos I have watched talking about this, this has absolutely been the most informative and structured video on this I’ve seen. From the visuals, to the east to understand points, and how you laid everything out. This is a great video and I’ve learned honestly SO much from these 11 minutes. Thank you.

[@funkykitchen_veggie]

You are so authentic and kind, which makes your videos even more enjoyable to watch :). Keep it up!

[@lostinadmiration]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this video to me - finally the algorithm is doing it's job properly! Aprilynne, thank you for this informative and insightful video - I can see the hours of work, editing and research that went into this! Also, I already watched your full story - extremely inspiring! A few months ago I quit my job in big tech to get into KZbin full time so I truly resonated with me! Very grateful for your content and looking forward to more :)

[@Respect3000-db3se]

You are exceptionally skilled at creating content. The improvement from your last video to this one is substantial, and I found it impossible to stop watching. Typically, when I watch videos, I tend to scroll through recommended videos in search of another one, but this particular video held my attention and left me eager to keep watching. It's only a matter of time before the algorithm catapults your channel to greater recognition, and I genuinely cannot wait for that to happen. I'm fully invested in your journey towards achieving your goals. ❤

[@chloeandludvig]

Thank you for sharing Aprilynne! I found this to be such a good reminder on making a killer intro. I feel like I’ve started to implement some of these, but having this all in one compact video was awesome for a refresh!!!

[@BazKazam]

hands down THE BEST vid i've seen on how to make good intro's like the way the knowledge has been passed is remarkable!

[@wheezywaiter]

This is fantastic advice. For real, I will be going back to this video when I need a reminder. Like, I never really considered the importance of input bias, but it makes SO much sense. And I realize a lot of my best performing videos accidentally conveyed the input bias. Also the way you frame not focusing on thumbnails and titles as kind of "selfish" (to paraphrase) because you're not providing the audience with what they need is an epiphany for me.

[@mrcodez]

Same. Adding these tips to my process to make sure I don't forget them for each video.

[@mattquandt2604]

Hey Craig! Crazy seeing you out here in the wild. How is the handstand progress?

[@TwinMumDiary]

Subscribed to you 🥰

[@TheThinkersBible]

It's amazing that you're so able to add such valuable insight when so many how-to-KZbin videos out there talking about titles and thumbnails. The details you provide are so valuable and really set you apart from other how-to channels that are much bigger in subscriber count Thank you.

[@MamaSwole]

Your videos are SO GOOD omg thank you so much for all the effort you put in❤

[@Toekneeann]

I went back and watched your intro after watching the whole video. Great video! Saving this for when I finally start a YT channel haha

[@AlandraLP]

Aprilynne, this is insane! I am positively shocked at how much you improved over the last 2 months since I started watching your content. Not only do I enjoy watching the videos more every video you drop, but you also found a way to improve impurities like sound design from a couple of videos ago. Not only that, you achieved 1000 subs! Congratulations!. Keep going. You are such an inspiration! 💘

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much Alandra!! You've been such a consistent supporter throughout the last 2 months, and I can't express enough how much that means to me :) I'm so glad you liked the video! Really trying make the best video I can, every time

[@andersonsgarage2334]

I've watched 1,000's of videos for content creators. This is one of the best I've seen. Not only talking about what to do, but actually implementing the strategy. Thank you for making this!

[@elykorihb]

Incredible Aprilynne, thank you! Especially for the downloadable graphic!

[@jessicaaczerwinski]

This is the second video I have seen of yours and it’s AMAZING!! So helpful and straight to the point. I am going to try to apply these tips to my vlogs as much as I can in a way that makes sense. 🤞🏼

[@clatzeo]

This video will blow up. At least 500k views, I'm already predicting. Your video answers a highly demanded question, and also keeps delivering informatiom from start to finish without a break. I guess that's the overall approach of most of the youtubers

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow, thank you! Crossing my fingers haha

[@To-dikaio-apla]

I totally agree! Very informative and concrete! Not just blah blah, thank you from a new subscriber!

[@TheXxsuperxxchickxx]

Well looks like she’s about to hit 500k 🎉

[@lorrainechittock]

Now over 800,000!

[@LauZalve]

This is literally GOLD! So much value! Thank you Aprylline 💙

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahh thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it :)

[@DannysHauntedJourney]

Thank you for this video. While I put loads of effort into the intros of my videos, such as the score, the pacing, and showing the locations and my journey, it's still difficult. It's also sometimes random, but retention is my goal with my intros. But I love what you said the end, "if you love the journey, the subscribers will come." That carries so much weight, and it's true. I love the journey so much, and I'm hoping my channel will take off one day. Thanks again :)

[@paulstaszko31]

I am not a content creator, but I really appreciated this look behind the curtain. I'll be checking out more of your videos. I also wanted to mention your reaction shots that you did yourself where other people might use stock footage where really well done and helped the video feel cohesive.

[@JumpyJolt]

Everyone never mentions the most important aspect that has to exist before the title and thumbnail. And that is impressions. Without impressions no one sees the thumbnail. I wish these helper type videos would dive into impressions and how to increase them.

[@jamieswift3329]

True.

[@LilyGazou]

What is impression?

[@JumpyJolt]

@@LilyGazou , Impressions are when KZbin shows your video thumbnail to people. Without impressions a video goes nowhere.

[@MentourPilot]

What a great video! Excellent pacing, graphics, soundboard. Well done! Subscribed.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much! I really appreciate it :)

[@notnoahhellman5227]

I love your videos man!!! @MentourPilot

[@hackstargaming1253]

​@@notnoahhellman5227me too

[@IanPyle]

I just want to say thank for this! You not only exceeded expectations but you presented this info in such an organized and tasteful way. Thank you for yhe chart as well

[@JonDorman]

Aprilynne, SO GOOD! I'm touched by the description shoutout haha, you're amazing

[@AprilynneAlter]

OH MY GOSH JON thank you so, so much!! Your videos are truly incredible - I've learned so much from you!! So happy to see you back KZbin again ❤️ can't wait to see what you're cooking up next

[@GhostShipMusic]

You KILLED IT with this video. Way to go. Stoked to see what you do next. Will be following your channel’s journey for sure. 🙌

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhhh thank you! Welcome to the journey :)

[@dudethedude1220]

I just realized that some of the best music videos are mostly successful in views because their first 5 seconds are so good and high quality, and though the music industry is very different to the others, this was helpful, because I just realized how important those first 5 seconds are

[@AprilynneAlter]

Getting specific into particular industries/niches is so interesting!

[@roseyble2091]

I can see how much work you put into this video, great job, it really relates to the advice you gave as well! Awesome work :) As an aspiring KZbinr I am impressed by your editing skills, whenever I try to make videos I'm often in a rush and I don't put as much effort as I should...

[@zaczaclee]

So many other “KZbin trick” videos I have watched but nothing is quite like yours. Well presented and actually helping!

[@Bananayan_]

Today while watching this video I completely rewrote my current project's intro to match the goals outlined here. I think it made the intro significantly better, so thank you :)

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhhh yay!!! That makes me SO happy to hear, thank you for sharing 💙

[@Trixo00]

Your absolutely insane at making content even the improvement from last video to this is huge and I couldn’t click off this video, I’m almost every video I watch I scroll through recommend videos to try to find another one but this video kept me so engaged and wanting to keep watching the algorithm is going to have to blow you up so soon I honestly can’t wait I’m so invested in your rise you can achieve your goals ❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

This is one of the best KZbin compliments I have ever received, thank you!!

[@Trixo00]

@@AprilynneAlter thanks for creating the great content you do

[@TomWoodwardVideos]

wow, this and the thumbnail and title video I just watched are best videos on how to make youtube work I have ever seen - and I have consumed a lot! Thanks for sharing this knowledge.

[@LadyLPhantumhive]

I love how you made this so technical in a simple and understandable way. I will for sure use this as a study guide and marker for my videos. Especially on my other channel.

[@AprilAdventuring]

Wow! This far exceeded my expectations and I'll be applying what I learned from you to my next videos. Thank you for providing so much value. Here's to making small improvements with each upload!

[@AprilynneAlter]

You got this!! So glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@RachelSmets]

You put your heart and soul into this video and it DID take off! And you deserve it too! You're so right, I do sometimes (often) think ''THIS video is the one that will go high in views'' and then I get 80 views 😏 KZbin IS hard but it wont stop me from publishing week after week and improving each time. Keep at it! We are not alone on this journey 😀😘

[@TwinMumDiary]

Subscribed to you🥰 I’ve just started out and struggling to get subscribers but enjoying content creating so going to keep going❤️👏🏼💫

[@Thisguyandhiscamera]

First, I LOVE the information you share in this video. Second, I took a screenshot of your current subscriber count as I subscribed, because I’m convinced it won’t be long when you have a couple million subs, and I can say “I’ve followed ApriLynn since she had 32k subs”! Thank you for this! I can already say you’ve shared info I needed YEARS ago!

[@aronplacencia8504]

Really great information and wonderful delivery. Need to rewatch a few more times and take notes!!

[@createdbypolina]

Have recently subscribed to your channel and find it so useful as a freelance KZbin video editor and a person who is interested in creating educational content on KZbin myself. The content is always such a high quality! Truly, good job, Aprilynne :) And kudos to your video editor - they are doing a great job as well! Looking forward for your channel to blow up✨

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so glad you're liking the content!! And the video editor is me so thank you so much for the compliment 😅 And if you there are any topics you want to learn about or any video requests you have, let me know!

[@MeetKevon]

Aprilynne, your video is SO GOOD. I need to hop off now (6-min in) to spend time with my wife, but I put it on my todo tomorrow to finish it. You know you've done something amazing when someone does that. Keep going!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow, thank you so much! This is such high praise 🥹 I'm so happy you like the video

[@realtimfrancis]

One of the most helpful vids I've ever seen on KZbin. Simply WOW! I spent an hour taking notes, unpacking your lessons and examples, looking at how they applied to other popular videos. Liked, subscribed, and even texted link to this video to a good friend. Keep up the amazing work! I'm excited to see what else you've put out there, and what you'll be posting in the future. Thanks!!!!!

[@wamaitha]

I took so many notes! Thank you !!! Just watched this video and the thumbnails one. Will apply all these and see if it works. Wish me luck🤠

[@petrasperspective]

This was one of the most useful video on the topic. This was also the first one during that I made actual notes, which means a lot! 😁 So all I want to say is: thank you! ☺I will follow this guideline as much as I can in my next videos.

[@dndbuilds]

I actually hadn't even realized that my best video on my channel was because I followed these steps without realizing it. Now I have a template I didn't have before THANK YOU!!!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh this is amazing!! So glad I was able to help haha

[@JasonBolte]

Great Video! I subscribed. I can't believe you don't have 100k subs yet.... that's coming. You knocked it out of the part with the 4 step process and document you've shared. When I look at my successful video intro's, I see that I've inadvertently done some of what you've proposed. Now I'm going to make a point of these steps and measure the results. Thanks again!

[@amirl4308]

This was so helpful. Thank you. Really gives perspective

[@premalchoudhary]

*You are just amazing I am completely flattered hats off to your dedication(and patience) while editing this video*

[@AprilynneAlter]

Haha, thank you! I truly gave it my all, and I'm so, so happy to see that others enjoy the video

[@Jamezin]

I have been editing many videos for my channel, and I always try to improve my intros. But with the information I have learned in this video my intros will better then ever! Keep up the quality!

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so, so glad you found this video useful!!

[@gastronomee_]

new channel here - just started two months ago - and this world is a beast. so grateful that channels and videos like this exist - thank you so much!

[@mebutolder]

Brilliant video! Awesome and beautiful thumbnail. You are so talented and smart Aprilynne! Thank you so much!!!

[@sahm_and_bean]

I love watching videos like this that show I'm already doing something mostly right, but give me something extra to add just that much more to my content. It's encouraging and challenging! I'm excited to give these tips a go in my next video.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Best of luck on your next video, and let me know how it goes!!

[@Slowsteading]

THIS. VIDEO. DELIVERS. 👏👏👏 Nothing but value here that I'm already applying to my next video. Thanks so much and congrats on your ongoing growth!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhhh thank you so much!! I really, really appreciate it 💙

[@NicciFuego]

Thank you!! I’m just starting my channel and your video has provided so much information Marion I had not considered.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Really excellent work Aprilynne, thank you for sharing and making sense of this incredible formula :)

[@Briefiology]

You rock girl! I have watched all your videos! You will blow in a short time because your content is so amazing!🤩

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahh, thank you so much! I really, really appreciate it :)

[@nothing.here182]

Best video I've seen yet on KZbin intros! Ps. How does this channel only have 3K subs?? I legit thought I was watching a video from a channel with like 500K subs or something. Mark my words, this channel will blow up! Well deserved

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahh thank you so much!! I really, really appreciate it :)

[@alyssazaira]

Oh my goodness this was great!!! I think I got wrapped up in people saying “just start now, get better later” thing. I’ve decided to pick up social media again just a few weeks ago and even though I’ve now chosen the lifestyle niche, I will do my best to apply all these tips! This is the best and clearest video I’ve watched regarding the matter. Thanks for being concise and I wish you all the growth ❤️

[@FlourishedHope]

Absolutely gorgeous video! The ending made me tear up! Oiii I loved everything about this video. Thank you!

[@missclaireshay]

Okay this video is for an intro, but it actually was SUPER HELPFUL on how to improve the rest of the video itself. Thank you!!

[@GiovannisHowto]

This is great. Hope you get to 1k soon. Love the effort you put into these videos, Well done.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much Giovanni! I really appreciate it - I've been prioritizing quality recently, and I'm glad that comes across!

[@Melivan3D]

Wow I feel so inspired after watching this, thank you so much for all these great advice!

[@BarrowispKaraoke]

I've been looking for THIS. Precisely HOW to spark curiosity about my content. It still takes brainstorming, experimentation, and getting feedback. But your distillation and examples give me a useful template to start from. This unlocked a flow of ideas for the many topics I've drafted, and soon I can actually get to recording some of them. I hope that my pauses to capture the ideas don't penalize this video. ❤

[@AndyWhyte_]

Keep being awesome. We all believe in you 💪

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much for the kind words and for the Super Thanks, Andy 💙 you just made my day :)

[@NehaM_vlog]

You deserve more appreciation for this girl!!!! THANK YOU!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh thank you so, so much!! I really appreciate it 💙

[@Develoquent]

I can't believe how much i learned from this! I can totally see all the effort you put into this video. Incredible! I'm ramping up my youtube videos after a few years of being on and off with my channel. This video has given me some clear steps to the best process of making my videos! Here are my notes: 1. Get a great idea 2. Come up with title people cant pass up on 3. Create / sketch thumbnail idea before video creation 4. Plan out the first 5 / 10 / 30 seconds of the intro of the video - Restate the title - Show visual matching thumbnail - Provide context (why am i building local bike trails?) - exceed expectations by surprising viewers with even more reason to watch - (Tell them the amount of effort you put into this video)

[@Mersoh]

I am just starting out and this video couldn't have come at a better time! I'll definitely be keeping an eye on your future content!

[@guibibeau]

I have been struggling with a masive drops in the first 20 seconds and this is really golden knowledge you are sharing here! I'm going to put this to use right away for my next video! continue the great work!

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful! The first 20 seconds are so hard to get right. And also you're so close to 1K subs!!

[@guibibeau]

Congrats on your 1k also! I'll meet you at this mark in a few hours @@AprilynneAlter

[@ayushbhatia7493]

Funny thing, she just proved her tricks by making her killer video

[@AprilynneAlter]

💙💙

[@sielsounds]

My favorite thing about these videos is that you present it formulaically. It makes me feel like I have a rubric to follow and makes it so much easier to start!

[@DoctorNedum]

This is too wonderful ❤️ I was actually feeling like I was in a class listening to my teacher explain this clearly with perfect examples. Thank you so much for this piece

[@hanuman9]

I'm surprised to see such high-quality content with such low channel views! Your channel will definitely grow with this.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Aw, I really appreciate it! Thanks so much :)

[@a.l.s.i.4601]

Muchas gracias por tus valiosos consejos! 🙏❤️

[@timmyvangtans]

This video is amazing overall, no take away from all the hard work you put in here. Just one thing, I wish you didn't take most of your intro from Jon Doman. Edited. Also portion of the description, and some structural elements of the video. You really didn't have to do any of that, you already have the talent to make your own amazing video. Now that I discovered all of this, it just puts into question the rest of your channel's authenticity. How much of your content and knowledge is yours? How much was taken or "inspired" by other creators?

[@AprilynneAlter]

Yep, took a lot from Jon! I have that in the description, too :) one of the tips that are often given to newer/smaller KZbinrs is to emulate the style of others, to help you find your own! My goal for this video was to make a Jon Dorman-like video (love his style!) specifically focused on intros. His video about KZbin videos as a whole was great, and I thought I could add a lot when it came to info about intros themselves! I appreciate the feedback though, and I'll definitely take that into consideration for my next video. Thank you!

[@timmyvangtans]

​@@AprilynneAlter The problem is, everyone in this comment section thinks that you're the original creator. They'd have to read the description to know it's heavily inspired. And when you reply to praises about your intro, you neglect to mention it was inspired. Anyways, just pointing out what's against my own belief as a creator myself. The rest of your video was AMAZING on its own, you really didn't need to take inspiration as much as you did. And since you did, you should give proper recognition to the original creator.

[@LilyGazou]

Impressive you have so many subscribers with only one video, Tim👍

[@senemerdogan1465]

Oh my god, I 'm so glad I found you in my first month of youtube channel❤ The way you explain is amazing ! Thank you hundred times sister !

[@GarlandCoulson]

Another great video, I learned a lot. Just watching how you put your shots together is also giving me a lot to think about.

[@TaylorBell]

Such a well made video. Nicely done

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much Taylor! That means a lot, coming from you :)

[@BarnabasLawson]

This is an incredible video! Well done. Your lighting, your editing, the quality of information. I’m inspired!!! I will re-watch this as you have assimilated a lot of information and packaged it very well! I was Surprised to see that your only Currently on 1000 subs, I am very confident you will smash through 500,000+ in the near future. This is the quality you are projecting!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow, thank you so, so much for the kind words and encouragement!! Really trying to make the best videos possible. I'm so glad you liked it!

[@Dijan98]

I used this video as an inspiration for my video (charisma) and it was a HUGE help. I watched it probably over a 100 times and always discovered something new! Thank you so much Aprilynne

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow, I'm so glad you found this video helpful!! 💙

[@simon_jakobsson]

Incredibly helpful, thanks for making this. I'm excited about making my next video and incorporating these steps. So many of these things are common sensical, but somehow still so easily overlooked in the process of making everything else that's required when making a video. In 11 minutes, you just made me a better video maker!

[@homestead_diy]

This was very interesting and very well put together. I love the idea about making your first few seconds a repeat of the thumbnail and title. Maybe that's old news, but I had never heard it before.

[@AprilynneAlter]

It blew my mind when I first heard it, too!

[@TheCarDoc1]

That was phenomenal, as someone who has been slowly learning how to make videos blow up, with some degree of success, I havent come across a no nonsense video like this for a long time! Sub'd and liked :)

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much!! I'll do my best to make the sub worth it :)