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MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

Extreme opinions in titles can lead to higher click-through rates, but they must be delivered effectively in the content.

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MrBeast: Future of YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #351

@ Lex Fridman

MrBeast: Future of YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #351

01/12/23

Related Takeaways

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MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

The title and thumbnail of a video are crucial; they need to be interesting enough to compel viewers to click and watch.

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Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

Conspiracy theories can drive clicks in media, leading to sensationalism and potentially harmful narratives if left unchecked.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Content should aim to be either highly useful or emotionally resonant to effectively engage the audience.

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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

The first five seconds of a video are crucial; they need to hook viewers and drive click-through rates, especially since many people might not even see the thumbnail due to autoplay.

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MrBeast

01/12/23

@ Lex Fridman

The hardest metrics to optimize for are likely surveys, as they reflect viewer satisfaction more accurately than click-through rates or average view duration.

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Eli Schwartz

09/27/18

@ Y Combinator

Media companies excel at cross-linking their content, which helps them maximize the value of their articles and pages for SEO.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

Creating content that resonates is often harder than acquiring existing hits, as the latter implies it has already been shown and tested.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Engagement bait often highlights extreme examples of funded startups to provoke outrage, but it's essential to avoid getting emotionally involved in these narratives.

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Sonal Chokshi

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Using subheads and pull quotes effectively can enhance readability and keep readers engaged throughout the content.