I have an intro but just wondering if it is even necessary to have. I just feel like viewers will click away if they gotta sit through ads first then have to sit another 10 seconds of intro.
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Are Intro's really necessary with youtube now?
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Hardly necessary. Unless you think it's something groundbreaking that people will love (Think Game Grumps intro) then I would say it's better to not have an intro.
I feel you but if its not too much trouble check out my intro and see what you think? Or maybe I should use it as an outro or just not use it at all.
nah i dont really see the point in most intros, most of them are just an overused template with dubstep in the background. like, people already know what channel you're on, you don't need your name there again
Have you ever seen OfficialNerdCubed's intro? It's just a simple pan of his logo which I think it awesome. I hate those intros that use dubstep music and last for ******* ages.
Lol just watched it i like it but then again if i were to watch multiple vids of his then id probably start getting tired real quick of that intro.
if its unoriginal then there's no point. yet if you were posting to a community channel then i would recommend having an intro on the video
Yea its just because I look at a bunch of other community gaming channels and they will have an intro, short but they got one.
10 second word intros are way too common now. If it stands out, and makes people remember you, I'd have an intro. Shorter works better. It can hurt you more if you have an uninteresting introduction. If you waste a person's time, they might not return again for a long time.
I used to use one of those 10 second intros you can get for free, like the blender ones. But i recently just made my own, its much shorter and i feel as if its much cleaner as well 
It isn't necessary, but it is nice to tie your videos in with your brand
True,It isn't necessary, but it is nice to tie your videos in with your brand
It's not necessary, I mean I would recommend not use any common intros that a lot of people use with showing your name and a song. It really depends, there are a few exceptions, uniqueness plays a big part in it.
It can be an intro to a specific series or game that shows the viewer moments of the game and after the title of the game to make the viewer pumped to watch it, especially if it's a story driven game, and as long as it's connected to only the game and not your whole channel. But, it has to be done well.
It can be an intro to a specific series or game that shows the viewer moments of the game and after the title of the game to make the viewer pumped to watch it, especially if it's a story driven game, and as long as it's connected to only the game and not your whole channel. But, it has to be done well.
I would say that Intros can be very useful if they are short and concise. They do help your audience have a sense of comfort and community. If your fan base becomes used to your intro and the song, they will generally always equate it. I would say ten seconds or less - it doesn't have to be flashy - just something that you know. Most bigger youtubers use it because it reinforces brand as well. Look at Nostalgia Critic for instance - I can't hear that song with out doing it.
I would suggest doing a teaser (So what you're doing the video about BE ENGAGING) , then the intro, then the rest of your video. You have to use it impactfully. Bigger Youtubers, Channels, and Movies all do it.. and for a reason - if its impactful.. If its consistent.. People begin to rely on it - even miss the intro when you don't use it.
I would suggest doing a teaser (So what you're doing the video about BE ENGAGING) , then the intro, then the rest of your video. You have to use it impactfully. Bigger Youtubers, Channels, and Movies all do it.. and for a reason - if its impactful.. If its consistent.. People begin to rely on it - even miss the intro when you don't use it.
I like that Idea thats probably what im gonna end up doing if its in the beginning its going to be no longer than 5 seconds.