Ideas & hooks

Content pillars

The three to five recurring topics inside your niche that most of your videos fall under.

Why it matters

Pillars make ideas easier to find, keep your channel recognizable and show which topics actually work.

Example

A rice channel’s pillars: rice basics, one-pan dinners and kitchen mistakes.

Common mistake

Having ten pillars, which is the same as having none.

How to use it

Rotate through your pillars on a schedule so no topic goes quiet, and compare them every few weeks. When one pillar consistently brings more shares or follows, give it more slots. When one keeps underperforming, rework it or drop it.

Common questions

What does “Content pillars” mean?

The three to five recurring topics inside your niche that most of your videos fall under.

Why does it matter?

Pillars make ideas easier to find, keep your channel recognizable and show which topics actually work.

What’s the most common mistake?

Having ten pillars, which is the same as having none.

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Go deeper

Chapter 21, “Formats and Series” and Chapter 58, “When and How Often to Post” of Worth Watching cover this in depth, with what to do on your next video.

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