Asked by Jimmy Donaldson/mrbeast
Does anyone have and video ideas I'm running out, and this is a low populated site where I can get replies
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Totally—running out of video ideas is normal. I can give hundreds, but first: quick question so I can tailor suggestions—what platform (YouTube/TikTok/Instagram/other), what niche/topic, approximate length you prefer, and what gear you have (phone is fine)?
Meanwhile, here are lots of ideas you can use immediately, grouped so you can pick based on effort and goal.
Quick, low-effort ideas (good for a small audience)
- Short tip/hack: one useful tip in 15–60s.
- "One thing I wish I knew" about your niche.
- Behind-the-scenes: show how you set up, edit, or prep.
- Before/after (edit, project, setup).
- Reaction to a community comment (pin a comment and make a reply video).
- Micro-tutorial: teach a single step of a process.
- Time-lapse of a project or workspace cleanup.
- Trend remix: use a trending sound but apply it to your niche.
- “Day in 60 seconds” / micro-vlog.
- Text-on-screen listicle over footage (Top 5 tools, mistakes, etc.)
Engagement-first formats (designed to get replies)
- Ask-me-anything: solicit questions in comments for a follow-up video.
- Poll/choose-my-next: let viewers vote what you do next.
- Caption this: post an ambiguous clip and ask for captions.
- Challenge your viewers to try something and tag you.
- “Fix my [thing]” — ask viewers for solutions/advice.
- Reply to a subscriber suggestion on camera.
- Controversial opinion + ask for takes (be careful with sensitive topics).
Series ideas (helps returning viewers)
- Weekly tip/hack series (same day each week).
- “Beginner’s guide” with episodic lessons.
- 30-day challenge and daily progress updates.
- Failure/lessons series: share one mistake per episode and what you learned.
- Interview series with one short question to different people.
Collab & community growth ideas
- Duets/stitches with bigger creators’ content.
- Collab with another small creator (swap audiences).
- Viewer-submitted content reaction/compilation.
- Shoutout swaps with niche creators.
Evergreen/longer content
- How-to or complete walkthrough.
- Deep-dive explainer or myth-busting.
- Product/tool review and honest pros/cons.
- “What I use” gear/software overview.
- Top 10 lists with reasons.
Creative/experimental
- POV storytelling (first-person day/event).
- ASMR / satisfying process clips.
- Cinematic B-roll montage with music.
- Recreate a popular scene in your niche.
- Slow reveal / build-to-a-big-reveal video.
Repurpose & recycle
- Cut long videos into short highlights.
- Create compilations of best clips.
- Update/refresh old videos with new info.
- Translate captions & repost on other platforms.
Title templates / hooks you can copy
- “I tried [technique/tool] for 7 days — here’s what happened”
- “5 mistakes everyone makes when [doing X]”
- “How I [achieved result] with only [tool/time/money]”
- “Why you should stop doing [common practice]”
- “Beginner’s guide to [topic] — 3 easy steps”
Quick production checklist to trigger replies
1. Open with a one-sentence hook (0–5s).
2. Deliver value quickly — one main point per video.
3. Ask a specific question at the end (not “thoughts?” — ask “Which of these would you try?” or “What do you do instead?”).
4. Pin a comment asking viewers to reply with a single word/answer.
5. Reply to early commenters with a short video reply to encourage more engagement.
6. Reuse trending sounds and relevant hashtags.
7. Post consistently (even 1/week helps build habit).
If you share your niche or a couple of things you’ve already done, I’ll give 10 hyper-specific video ideas and sample scripts/titles you can film tomorrow. Want that?
Meanwhile, here are lots of ideas you can use immediately, grouped so you can pick based on effort and goal.
Quick, low-effort ideas (good for a small audience)
- Short tip/hack: one useful tip in 15–60s.
- "One thing I wish I knew" about your niche.
- Behind-the-scenes: show how you set up, edit, or prep.
- Before/after (edit, project, setup).
- Reaction to a community comment (pin a comment and make a reply video).
- Micro-tutorial: teach a single step of a process.
- Time-lapse of a project or workspace cleanup.
- Trend remix: use a trending sound but apply it to your niche.
- “Day in 60 seconds” / micro-vlog.
- Text-on-screen listicle over footage (Top 5 tools, mistakes, etc.)
Engagement-first formats (designed to get replies)
- Ask-me-anything: solicit questions in comments for a follow-up video.
- Poll/choose-my-next: let viewers vote what you do next.
- Caption this: post an ambiguous clip and ask for captions.
- Challenge your viewers to try something and tag you.
- “Fix my [thing]” — ask viewers for solutions/advice.
- Reply to a subscriber suggestion on camera.
- Controversial opinion + ask for takes (be careful with sensitive topics).
Series ideas (helps returning viewers)
- Weekly tip/hack series (same day each week).
- “Beginner’s guide” with episodic lessons.
- 30-day challenge and daily progress updates.
- Failure/lessons series: share one mistake per episode and what you learned.
- Interview series with one short question to different people.
Collab & community growth ideas
- Duets/stitches with bigger creators’ content.
- Collab with another small creator (swap audiences).
- Viewer-submitted content reaction/compilation.
- Shoutout swaps with niche creators.
Evergreen/longer content
- How-to or complete walkthrough.
- Deep-dive explainer or myth-busting.
- Product/tool review and honest pros/cons.
- “What I use” gear/software overview.
- Top 10 lists with reasons.
Creative/experimental
- POV storytelling (first-person day/event).
- ASMR / satisfying process clips.
- Cinematic B-roll montage with music.
- Recreate a popular scene in your niche.
- Slow reveal / build-to-a-big-reveal video.
Repurpose & recycle
- Cut long videos into short highlights.
- Create compilations of best clips.
- Update/refresh old videos with new info.
- Translate captions & repost on other platforms.
Title templates / hooks you can copy
- “I tried [technique/tool] for 7 days — here’s what happened”
- “5 mistakes everyone makes when [doing X]”
- “How I [achieved result] with only [tool/time/money]”
- “Why you should stop doing [common practice]”
- “Beginner’s guide to [topic] — 3 easy steps”
Quick production checklist to trigger replies
1. Open with a one-sentence hook (0–5s).
2. Deliver value quickly — one main point per video.
3. Ask a specific question at the end (not “thoughts?” — ask “Which of these would you try?” or “What do you do instead?”).
4. Pin a comment asking viewers to reply with a single word/answer.
5. Reply to early commenters with a short video reply to encourage more engagement.
6. Reuse trending sounds and relevant hashtags.
7. Post consistently (even 1/week helps build habit).
If you share your niche or a couple of things you’ve already done, I’ll give 10 hyper-specific video ideas and sample scripts/titles you can film tomorrow. Want that?
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