Does this skill provide advice on YouTube monetization?

Yes, it includes specific strategies for 8+ minute videos, including optimal mid-roll ad placement and revenue diversification through sponsorships and affiliate marketing.

Is the content updated for current YouTube trends?

The skill is specifically calibrated for the 2025-2026 landscape, including the surge in Connected TV (CTV) viewership and the 'Shorts + Long-form' growth multiplier strategy.

How does this skill improve YouTube video SEO?

It provides optimized title formulas, structural blueprints for descriptions, and keyword density guidelines specifically designed to rank videos in both YouTube and Google search results.

Can it help me design better thumbnails?

Absolutely. It offers design principles based on color psychology, emotional triggers, and composition rules like the rule of thirds to significantly boost your click-through rate (CTR).

What techniques does it suggest for audience retention?

The skill focuses on the 5-10 second hook rule, pattern interrupts every 30-60 seconds, and visual variety techniques to keep viewers engaged throughout the entire video duration.

Long-Form Video Mastery

Name: Long-Form Video Mastery
Author: JosiahSiegel

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Social Media Management

Optimizes YouTube long-form content for maximum watch time, SEO rankings, and viral potential through data-driven growth strategies.

The Viral-video-long-form skill is a specialized capability for Claude Code designed to guide creators through the entire lifecycle of high-performing YouTube content. It provides actionable intelligence on the 2025-2026 algorithm, focusing on critical metrics like audience retention, click-through rate, and Connected TV optimization. From engineering high-impact hooks and designing thumbnails that convert to structuring videos for maximum mid-roll monetization, this skill serves as a comprehensive consultant for anyone looking to scale a professional video presence and dominate search rankings.

Key Features

01Data-backed thumbnail design principles and A/B testing frameworks

02Comprehensive YouTube SEO optimization including title formulas and description structures

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04Connected TV (CTV) specific optimization for the modern streaming landscape

05Strategic monetization guidance for 8+ minute videos and revenue diversification

06High-retention hook templates and pattern interrupt strategies to minimize drop-off

Use Cases

01Optimizing educational or tutorial content for high search visibility and 50%+ retention

02Restructuring existing video scripts to maximize session time and algorithm recommendations

03Developing a content strategy to transition a channel from Shorts to long-form success

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace viral-video-long-form

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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