The point is not copying videos. It is spotting proof of demand: a topic that overperformed for a channel like yours will likely carry your own take on it too.
How do I analyze competitor channels on YouTube?
List the channels in your niche, learn what their average video does, and watch for uploads that beat that average several times over. Then study the topic, the angle, the thumbnail, and the title of those winners.
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