5 Tips to Optimize your YouTube Thumbnails
As the editor for the ONU Film Club, it is my responsibility to upload our content to YouTube with all necessary aspects added for exposure and search engine optimization. This includes editing the video, writing the description, adding tags, changing any settings and my personal favorite- creating the thumbnail. If you think of YouTube as a video library, the thumbnail is the equivalent to a book cover. This means that no matter how frequently you hear the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” judging the thumbnail is exactly what you will do. It profoundly influences the decision on whether you watch or don’t watch a video. With a year of experience now under my belt, and many tips and tricks thrown at me, here are five tips to optimize your YouTube thumbnails. Take Advantage of Your Resources There are so many different ways to create a YouTube thumbnail, but there are some sites that make it easier, Canva.com is one of these resources. It even includes the right dimension...