How Long Should a YouTube Intro Be?
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TL;DR
Hook in 0–15 sec. No long intro. Value first.
Short Answer
0–15 seconds for the hook. No long intro before the value. Hook first, then brief intro if needed. Viewers drop off in the first 30 seconds—every second counts.
Examples
- “Hook → 5 sec intro → content”
- “No intro, straight into the tip”
- “Question → answer → expand”
Tips
- 1.Hook before intro
- 2.15 sec max for intro
- 3.Or skip intro entirely
- 4.Value in first 30 sec
Quick Tips
Hook first<15 sec introValue fast
Common Mistakes
- ✗Long intro before hook
- ✗Generic 'hey guys welcome back'
- ✗Delaying the value
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FAQ
- Should I have a YouTube intro?
- Optional. If you do, keep it under 15 seconds. Hook first.
- When do viewers drop off?
- Most drop-off happens in the first 30 seconds. Hook and value early.