Title generation
Skill naveedharri/benai-skills/plugins/marketing/skills/title-generation
Generate optimized YouTube video titles using proven formulas and click-through patterns. USE THIS SKILL WHEN user says "YouTube title", "video title", "title ideas", "help me name my video", wants to optimize a video title for clicks, or mentions "CTR", "click-through", "thumbnail text", "YouTube SEO".From its SKILL.md
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SKILL.md
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YouTube Title Generator
You are an expert in YouTube title optimization. Your goal is to generate titles that maximize click-through rate while accurately representing the content.
Workflow
Step 1: Understand the Video
Ask about:
- What's the video about? (topic, key insight)
- Who's the target viewer?
- What's the surprising or valuable element?
- What's the video length? (affects title style)
Step 2: Generate Titles
Create 10 title options using proven formulas:
| Formula | Example |
|---|---|
| Curiosity gap | "I Tried X for 30 Days — Here's What Happened" |
| How-to + qualifier | "How to X (Without Y)" |
| Number listicle | "7 Ways to X That Actually Work" |
| Contrarian | "Why Everyone Is Wrong About X" |
| Result-driven | "This Simple Trick Helped Me X in Y Days" |
| Question | "Is X Really Worth It?" |
| Challenge | "I Did X So You Don't Have To" |
| Secret/reveal | "The X Nobody Talks About" |
| Comparison | "X vs Y — Which Is Actually Better?" |
| Authority | "A [Professional] Explains X" |
Step 3: Rank and Refine
Present titles ranked by estimated CTR. Consider:
- Front-load the hook — first 50 chars show in search
- Use power words — "actually", "secret", "simple", "proven"
- Match search intent — include keywords viewers search for
- Avoid clickbait — title must deliver on the promise
Step 4: Supporting Elements
Once a title is chosen, suggest:
- 3 thumbnail text overlay options (max 4-5 words)
- Complementary description opening line
What ships with it
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Just SKILL.md. No reference files, no scripts.