Step 1
Study Top Performers
Look at thumbnails from successful videos in your niche. Notice patterns in colors, text placement, and facial expressions. Use these insights to inform your design.
Social Mediaintermediate⏱ 6 min
Click-Worthy YouTube Thumbnails
Design thumbnails that dramatically increase your video click-through rates and stand out in search results.
By Veeso TeamNovember 25, 2024
Step 2
Use High-Contrast Colors
YouTube's interface is white and red, so avoid those colors in your thumbnails. Use bright, contrasting colors like yellow, blue, or green to stand out.
💡The color combination of yellow text with a blue background consistently performs well.
Step 3
Include a Face
Thumbnails with expressive human faces get more clicks. Show emotion—surprise, excitement, curiosity—that matches your video's content.
Step 4
Add Bold Text
Use 3-5 words maximum. Make text large enough to read on mobile devices. Add an outline or shadow to ensure readability over any background.
Step 5
Test and Iterate
Create 2-3 thumbnail variations and test them. YouTube's A/B testing feature can help you identify which designs perform best.
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