11 Catchy Hooks To Get More Video Views

This is the number one mistake we see Creators make in their social media videos. 

Did you see what we just did there? That,  friends, is what’s called a “hook,” and not having one is the number one mistake we see Creators make on social media.

Why are these important? Well, some social media experts suggest that viewers will decide within three seconds if they plan to watch the rest of your video. Your videos should quickly get to the point, and that point should be very intriguing–if your videos are too chatty or meandering, people will lose interest and stop watching. 

So, here are a few catchy hooks you can start adding to your videos today, paired with an example of how to use it.

1. The number 1 mistake I see with X: “The number 1 mistake I see with first time home renovators.”
2. Steal these X ideas: “Steal these 5 easy, chic outfit ideas for your next vacation.”
3. This is the biggest mistake I’ve made when it comes to X: “The biggest mistake I’ve made when it comes to finding my personal style.”
4. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but: “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but finding a foundation in your shade range shouldn’t be an impossible quest.”
5. Unpopular opinion, but…: “Unpopular opinion, but I will never wear low-rise jeans. Here’s what I wear instead.”
6. Here’s how to do X in exactly Y minutes: “Here’s exactly how to pack for a week-long vacation in less than 20 minutes.”
7. This X might be the best Y: “This gorgeous rooftop restaurant might be the hottest new spot in NYC.”
8. If you need X, try Y: “If you need a new Summer dinner idea for your kids, try this easy, one-pan recipe.”
9. Is X worth the Y?: “Is this viral product worth the hype?”
10. Here’s how I did X with [Y constraint]: “Here’s how I booked business-class flights to Europe using only credit card points.”
11. Get ready with me as I tell you about X: “Get ready with me as I tell you about the time I worked at this hugely popular retail store.”

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