Written By Aquib Nawab
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Choose high-resolution images that are of good quality, choose the ones that are clear and crisp, and those that look amazing on any device. Avoid thumbnails that are blurry or pixelated since they can be a turn off to viewers.
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Because they can boost click-through rates by as much as 38%, we should consider including human faces. Some of the emotions that evoke curiosity, happiness or surprise serve as an attraction to people.
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Use bright, vibrant colors to grab attention and stand out from other posts on social media platforms which are constantly overpopulated with content. Create some contrast by using different color tones to make your thumbnail stick out.
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Create text overlays that will catch the viewer’s attention. Make sure you keep the text to a minimum and it should grab attention using bold, easy to read fonts which complement your thumbnail.
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Instantly recognized by your customers through adding either of your logos or any branding elements in your company’s videos, you can effectively use the whole YouTube channel and its thematic materials to promote your brand.
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Create excitement by providing a preview of your video’s contents, so that your audience will be interested in watching the rest of it. Make them curious enough without divulging all the details.
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Make your video mobile friendly. Of all the online videos viewed on YouTube, slightly more than two-thirds were watched on mobile devices. Make sure that your thumbnail looks good even on small screens.
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Conduct tests and refine them by exploring through alternate styles and features of the thumbnails. Review statistics on click-through rates to discover what is most effective for your readers.
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