What Are Video Thumbnails?
A video thumbnail is a single visual representation of an entire video for YouTube or other community content services. Thumbnails are the first part of your video that your potential viewers will see, so why not make them the best they can be?
Your thumbnail is your first impression on your potential audience. It should captivate the viewers’ attention and prove to them that they should watch your video!
Why Are Video Thumbnails Important?
Video thumbnails are incredibly important to have so that your target audience can easily and quickly recognize your video as the information or entertainment that is necessary to them. A good thumbnail can make or break your video. If your thumbnail is attention grabbing and relevant to your video, then your video is bound to do well!
Ultimately, the success of your video is dependent on the quality of your thumbnail. If you have an effective thumbnail then your video will reach more people on YouTube and Google, helping build brand recognition and increase your engagement!
What Will a Good Thumbnail Look Like?
A good thumbnail for your video will:
- Look inviting and friendly
- Showcase brand elements, such as your logo
- Include relevant text in your brand colors and fonts
- Feature someone’s face, as this is a major magnet for clicks
Here are a few examples of good thumbnails:
Each thumbnail above is directly related to the content of the video, includes faces, and makes you want to learn more about the video for yourself!
An example of a poor thumbnail would be one that includes no faces or an awkward photo of someone, having no text or irrelevant text in the wrong colors or font, or a poorly constructed and confusing layout.
How Can We Help You Create Compelling Thumbnails?
At MYMA, we will produce custom high quality thumbnails for your content, exactly how you want them to look! The thumbnails we make for your videos will help pique the viewers’ interest, give a sneak peak of your video, and generate clicks, starting your videos off on a successful track from the get go. With the use of video thumbnails, your videos will reach your target audience more effectively!
After verifying your YouTube account, we can get started on your content, including video thumbnails, right away. In fact, our team can move from idea to final product in only 24-48 hours, depending on your plan! Contact us today!