How to Create High-CTR Thumbnails
- Use contrasting colors that stand out against YouTube's white background
- Include human faces showing emotion - happy, surprised, or intense
- 3-5 words max in large, bold, easy-to-read font
- Maintain consistent branding with your color scheme and style
- Test different versions using YouTube's thumbnail A/B testing
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