

Title & Thumbnail Mastery

What's in the course?
The Academy will be updated weekly, with fresh content. Also:
- 24/7 Access to me in the community
- A very lucrative affiliate scheme
- Selective channel reviews monthly
- Selective channel reviews monthlyNew content will be added weekly
- Live walk throughs monthly
- Earn (uncapped) money by selling this course as a member affiliate
Not happy? Refunds are offered to students who complete less than 20% of the course and apply for a refund within 14 days of purchase.
Structure of our courses
Introduction
- Welcome to the course
Setting the foundations
- Who is This Channel For?
- Defining YouTube Success
- Defining Your Avatar
- Finding your Unique Advantage
- Opening a Silver Play Button
Find a Winning Niche
- Niche Introduction
- Ask yourself this question
- Niche Discovery Walkthrough
- Niche Profitability
- Niche Expansion
- How to analyse a niche via Google Trends
Competitor Analysis
- Competitor Analysis Introduction
- Find Your Top 10 Competitors
- Competitor Content Analysis
- Strengths & Weaknesses
The YouTube Algorithm
- An Introduction to The Algorithm
- The Algorithm Love You or Hate You
- New Channels vs Established Channels
- Average View Duration
- Binge Sessions
- Click-Through Rate
How to Generate Ideas
- An Introduction to Idea Generation
- Creating an Idea Bank
- Leveraging YouTube Search
- How to Utilise ChatGPT for Video Ideas
- Prospecting for Gold Standard Ideas
- Leveraging YouTube Studio
- Find Unlimited Ideas With TubeBuddy
- Utilising VidIQ for Ideas
- Ask your audience
- Finding Viral Ideas with 1of10
- Using Google Trends for TRENDING Ideas
- Idea Validation
How to Create Clickable Titles
- An Introduction to Titles
- The Science Behind Good Titles
- Browse vs Search Titles
- Elements of Successful Titles
- A/B Testing Titles
- How to Utilise AI for Titles
- How to Utilise AI for Titles II
- The 55 Character Rule
Master Eye-catching Thumbnails
- Thumbnail Introduction
- What Actually Makes Someone Click – Psychology
- The Thumbnail Idea Bank
- The Micro Thumbnail Idea Bank
- What Makes a Good Thumbnail?
- Thumbnail Construction Elements
- Create a Memorable Brand
- Reviewing 1% Club Thumbnails
- Roasting Bad Thumbnails
- The importance of A/B testing
- A/B Testing Advanced
- The Thumbnail Minimization Test
How to Make Great Videos
- The HICC
- The Hook... and why it's SO important
- Hook Science
- How to SMASH your introductions
- The Value Triangle
- The One Sentence Video Concept
- The End...
- Would you watch your own video?
- Autoplay Optimisation
- Should You Script Your Videos?
Become an Audience Retention PRO
- Audience Retention Module Introduction
- Why is Audience Retention Important?
- Doubt 1 + Solution
- Thumbnail to Hook Visual Continuation Example
- Doubt 2 + Solution
- Doubt 3 + Solution
- Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Master YouTube SEO
- How SEO helps your content
- How to find (& use) the right keywords
- How to Optimise Your Channel
- How to Optimise Your Content (Run Through)
- How I use ChatGPT to write my Descriptions
- How to Master Tags & Hashtags
- Master SEO tricks with TubeBuddy
4000 Watch Hour Cheat Codes
- Module Introduction
- Average Views Needed
- Audience Retention
- Leverage Sneaky Playlists
- End Screens
- Binge Sessions
- Comments for watch time
Copy My Viral Studio Background
- Copy My Background
- My Setup
Camera Confidence
- How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Negative Thoughts
- Infect Your Speech with a Smile
- Mastering Eye Contact
- Mastering Your Energy on Camera
- Hand Gestures
YouTube Monetisation
- YouTube Monetization Intro
- Crazy Monetization Differences
- Highest & Lowest Paying Countries
- Highest & Lowest Paying Niches
- How to Improve Your Earnings per Video
- How Your Audience Affects Collaborations
Avoid These Bad Habits
- Bad Habits Introduction
- Killer Habit 1
- Killer Habit 2
- Killer Habit 3
- Killer Habit 4
Refunds
Not happy? Refunds are offered to students who complete less than 20% of the course and apply for a refund within 14 days of purchase.
Why you should join the academy
By the end of this course, you won’t just know what to do, you’ll have a fully optimised channel, a library of high-impact videos, and a clear path to turning your passion into profit. Make the leap today & start building the brand you’ve always dreamed of.

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Student Testimonials
What Our Students Are Saying Real results. Real growth. These testimonials come straight from creators who have taken action with the strategies taught inside the YouTube Growth Academy. YouTube success is possible. Read their stories and see what’s possible for you.
I Hit 1,000 Subscribers in Just 28 Days!
I’d been stuck at 200 subs for months, not knowing what I was doing wrong. After joining the YouTube Growth Academy, everything changed. Daniel's advice on titles and thumbnails alone made a huge difference.
I Got Monetized Faster Than Expected
I thought it would take me a year to even get close to monetization, but this course fast-tracked my growth. The SEO and algorithm training helped me get found on search, and now I’m earning ad revenue every day. Worth every penny
Finally, a Course That Actually Works
I’ve tried a few YouTube courses before and always felt like I was missing something. This one is different. It’s clear, actionable, and packed with tips you won’t find for free. I now understand exactly what makes a video perform well.
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