YouTube - Thumbnail basics for beginners
💥 CLEAR Ask: • What is this video about • Is that idea obvious • Can someone understand it in one second If YES: • The message is simple • The subject is clear • The idea is instant If NO: • Remove extra elements • Remove extra ideas • Focus on one message Now test it small: • Shrink it to phone size • Look quickly Question: • Do I still understand it instantly If NO It is not clear 💥 POP Ask: • Does the subject jump out • Or does it blend into the background If YES: • The subject stands forward • The words are easy to read • The contrast is strong If NO: • Increase contrast • Make the subject bigger • Use bold readable words Check: • Light on dark • Dark on light • Clear separation If it does not stand out It will not get noticed 💥 CURIOUS Ask: • Why would someone click this • What result is being promised • What question is being created If YES: • There is emotion • There is tension • There is a clear benefit If NO: • Add a stronger reaction • Add a clearer outcome • Add a stronger reason No reason No click 💥 KEEP IT SIMPLE Ask: • Do I have more than four words • Is there more than one main focus • Are there small details that distract If YES: • Reduce to three or four words • Remove extra elements • Remove small unreadable details If NO: • Keep it clean • Keep it focused Remember: Most people see it small • On a phone • On a crowded screen If the idea gets lost It will not get clicked 💥 FINAL FILTER Ask: • Is it clear • Does it pop • Is it curious If YES: • Upload it If NO: • Fix the weak area • Test again • Then publish Clear, Pop, Curious That is the rule.