YT Episode 101

This week, Nathan and Julia discuss the lesser prioritized art of creating a good thumbnail, how much it should reveal, and ways to evaluate your thumbnail. Listen in and share your thoughts in the Community comments.

Main Topic: The Complexity of a Good Thumbnail

01:23  Creating Good Thumbnails
04:28  Over Explaining vs Under Explaining
12:26  Scroll Stopping
19:03  Entertainment Value
27:37  Feedback & Tools
31:26  Quick Tips

YT Video Referenced: How to Make a Killer Thumbnail (for the 2024 Algorithm)

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