Create a Killer YouTube Intro to Grow Fast 🚀

If you're struggling with your YouTube intros - you're not alone. It's one of the trickiest parts of a YouTube video to get right, so last year, I shared a viral 4-step system that helped thousands of creators make better YouTube intros

But YouTube's had some pretty big changes since then

So this video, I'm sharing the *updated* formula for how to make a killer YouTube intro. Hope you enjoy, and happy creating!

SPOTTER STUDIO:
Spotter Studio has unfortunately closed since the making of this video. If you're looking for a similar tool to help identify outliers and generate title & thumbnail ideas, I'd highly recommend checking out 1of10 - it's what I'm now personally using, and I really like it: https://1of10.com/?via=aprilynne

FREE DOWNLOADABLE YOUTUBE INTRO GUIDE
https://www.aprilynnealter.com/pl/2148694877

CREDITS:
Co-Editor: Joel Pimentel
Thumbnail: Joel Pimentel

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Step 1: The Plot Promise
02:56 - Step 2: The First 5 Seconds
05:56 - Step 3: The Rest of Your Intro
21:09 - Step 4: The Viewer Experience

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