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5. The "Text on Screen" Rule

Part 3 • The Mandatory 3-Second Hook Strategy

You must assume that many users are browsing with their sound off, at least initially. Therefore, a strong visual hook is essential, and the most reliable visual hook is text on screen. A bold, easy-to-read line of text that communicates the video's premise within the first second is non-negotiable. This text should convey the core value proposition of the video. It's the "headline" that convinces the user to stop scrolling and invest their time. Never post a video without a clear textual hook at the very beginning.

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In this module: The Mandatory 3-Second Hook Strategy10 steps
  1. 1The "Scroll-or-Stay" Decision
  2. 2The "Information Gap" Hook
  3. 3The "In Medias Res" (In the Middle of Things) Hook
  4. 4The "Pattern Interrupt" Hook
  5. 5The "Text on Screen" Rule
  6. 6Integrating Your Music as a Hook
  7. 7The "How-To" or "Tutorial" Hook
  8. 8Testing and Iterating Your Hooks
  9. 9The Danger of a "Bait and Switch"
  10. 10The 3-Second Litmus Test