Curious about growth, I used Google’s NotebookLM to study a YouTube channel, aiming to understand patterns without copying content ethically.
I collected video transcripts and notes, then uploaded them into NotebookLM to keep everything organized for easy analysis and learning.
Instead of watching blindly, I asked clear questions about topics, structure, and style, letting the tool summarize patterns calmly and and simply.
The biggest insight was consistency: similar hooks, familiar formats, and repeated themes appeared across many successful videos over time, clearly.
I noticed how videos started strong, explained ideas step by step, and ended with clear takeaways for viewers every time.
NotebookLM helped me spot content gaps, showing which questions were answered often and which topics were mostly ignored by creators.
I learned that studying does not mean copying; it means understanding why certain ideas connect better with audiences over time.
This process saved time, reduced guesswork, and gave me confidence while planning my own original content direction with clearer focus.
Using NotebookLM felt like having a quiet research assistant, helping me think clearly instead of feeling overwhelmed during content research.