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title: 'How to Start YouTube Videos for Better Results'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=2vkX1X1K3WM'
video_id: '2vkX1X1K3WM'
date: 2026-08-04
duration_sec: 277
---

# How to Start YouTube Videos for Better Results

> Source: [How to Start YouTube Videos for Better Results](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2vkX1X1K3WM)

## Summary

The video provides practical advice on how to start YouTube videos to retain viewers and improve performance. It emphasizes avoiding common filler phrases, setting clear expectations, and delivering value immediately.

### Key Points

- **Avoid Filler Phrases** [00:00] — Don't start videos with phrases like 'in this video' or 'in today's video' because they waste time and don't hook the viewer.
- **Use Specific Hooks** [00:25] — Instead of generic intros, use specific, intriguing statements that promise value, such as 'you're probably using the wrong bait' for a fishing channel.
- **Set Clear Expectations** [01:18] — Tell viewers exactly what to expect, like 'Today we're playing GTA 5, last time we got it up to 20 within a 10-minute period,' to make the video more interesting.
- **Match Viewer Expectations** [02:12] — Consider what viewers expect from your video based on the title and thumbnail, and deliver that content as quickly as possible.
- **Deliver Content First** [03:05] — Provide valuable content before asking for likes or subscribes. Any calls to action should be related to the story or content.
- **Remove Filler from Scripts** [03:47] — Edit scripts to remove filler and get straight to the point, which helps retain viewers and improves overall video performance.

### Conclusion

Starting YouTube videos with specific, expectation-setting hooks and delivering value immediately is key to retaining viewers and improving results.

## Transcript

that are causing people to click away from your videos. and you look at your video reports, one of these things, but it's okay.
we're gonna make sure that that doesn't happen. So because of that, don't waste time with things like in this video or in today's video,
The problem with saying those things is "Hey, did I make the right choice here?" For example, if you have a fishing channel,
"Hey guys, welcome back to another video. that are going to help you catch more fish." for a longer period of time, do something like this.
but you're probably using the wrong bait. instead of saying something like, and today I'm gonna be talking to you
Don't do that in the video yet. and get to the point with something like, once and for all," or, and this is the last example
Or if you have a gaming channel, "Hey guys, today we're gonna be playing GTA 5, That doesn't tell the viewer anything outside
Instead, say something like, "Today we're playing GTA 5 Last time, we got it up to 20 within a 10 minute period, Not only do I tell 'em what game that we're playing,
so it instantly makes it more interesting. but then we're also trying to do this very specific thing. The approach that we're trying to take here is when the
that we're giving them exactly what it is that they need to hold their attention to them in some way.
and make it so that when somebody comes into the video, Now, another really important part to starting your videos is it's also important to make sure
and how those are creating an expectation for the viewer So if you can think of what that expectation might be "Okay, if somebody sees this on YouTube's homepage
in that case, what might they be expecting to hear Try to give them that. It's not going to be your tagline.
as quickly as possible. I know you wanna get likes on your videos just like I do. at the very beginning of the video
You wanna make sure that you're delivering content first to subscribe or like your video. of storytelling in your content
In that particular case, then of course, you do still need but it needs to be related to your story in some way. that somebody might get outta the video, it would be a way
to pull them into the story the whole idea is to make sure Because what you're trying to do is grab their attention
then you're gonna be able to keep them watching your videos So because of that, in your scripts, that you are removing any type of filler type
and that you're just getting right into something of extra time when you're putting your videos together and you're gonna get people enjoying your content
And by the way, if you are new to YouTube to go yet, I really recommend and writing effective titles,
and I'll see you over there in the next video. Thank you so much for watching.