YouTube Video Intro Script
A short hook, promise and bridge that keeps viewers past the first few seconds.
The template
[TOPIC] fill in your details[PAUSE] a note for you, don't say it
[HOOK — look straight at the lens]Most people get [TOPIC] wrong in the first five minutes. Here's how to get it right.
[PROMISE]In the next [X] minutes, I'll show you [RESULT], step by step.
[CREDIBILITY]I've been [YOUR EXPERIENCE] for [YEARS], and this is exactly what I do.
[BRIDGE]Let's get into it.
Filled-in example
The same script with the blanks filled in for a made-up person. Underlined words replace the blanks.
[HOOK — look straight at the lens]Most people get App Store submission wrong in the first five minutes. Here's how to get it right.
[PROMISE]In the next 8 minutes, I'll show you how to publish your first iPhone app without getting rejected, step by step.
[CREDIBILITY]I've been building iOS and Android apps for 10 years, and this is exactly what I do.
[BRIDGE]Let's get into it.