Not every niche works without a face. The best faceless niches are: luxury/motivation compilations, scary stories, history explainers, tech reviews, finance tips, and top-10 lists. Research what's already working — search YouTube and sort by view count.

Use ChatGPT or Claude to write your video scripts. Give it a topic, target length (8-12 minutes is the sweet spot for ad revenue), and tell it to write in a conversational, hook-heavy style. Always rewrite the first 30 seconds yourself — that's what keeps viewers.

Paste your script into ElevenLabs and pick a voice that fits your niche. The $5/mo plan gives you 30 minutes of audio which is enough for 3-4 videos. Clone your own voice if you want it to sound unique without actually recording.

Use stock footage from Pexels (free) or generate images with Leonardo.ai. For top-10 style videos, screen recordings and stock clips work fine. Make thumbnails in Canva — bright colors, large text, high contrast. The thumbnail matters more than the video.

Import your voiceover, visuals, and any music into CapCut. Sync visuals to the narration, add captions, transitions, and sound effects. CapCut is free and has everything you need. Export at 1080p, upload, and write an SEO-optimized title and description.