The outro is where you convert attention into action. This template structures the last 30 seconds so viewers subscribe, click, and stay in your channel.
| Section | Copy-paste template |
|---|---|
| 0-10s — Recap | Restate the 3 takeaways in one sentence each: 'So — {1}, {2}, and {3}.' |
| 10-20s — CTA | One primary action: 'If this helped, subscribe and hit the bell.' Then one engagement prompt: 'Comment {question}.' |
| 20-30s — End screen | Next video + playlist elements appear; speak the next video's topic aloud to drive the click. |
| Hard cut | End cleanly at 30s — no trailing silence or outtakes. |
Write the recap from your 3 value-section takeaways — it reinforces retention. Choose the end screen video BEFORE recording so you can mention it naturally.
20-30 seconds — enough for recap + CTA + end screen, short enough to not feel padded.
One CTA max. Choose the action that matters most — usually subscribe or the next video.
No — it's at the end. But a weak outro wastes the session you already earned; a good one sends viewers to the next video.
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