The hook is possibly the single most important aspect of YouTube storytelling, because it is a huge part of retention and therefore views. 🧵/11 1. The first 5 secs are enough for a viewer to decide whether to watch or not. 2. Honour the click. 3. Avoid self-intros.
How to make a YouTube hook that performs well.
Dr David Liu (Dabi)1 min read2022-09-22
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