YouTube Thumbnail Design: What Top Creators Know | Click-Worthy Thumbnails Day 2
Day 2 of Click-Worthy Thumbnails: A 3-Day Workshop Series! In this 2-hour live session with Doc and Marshall, you'll dive deep into YouTube thumbnail design. We'll cover: Design elements for unique style YouTube best practices Common thumbnail mistakes to avoid Creating branded, cohesive thumbnails Learn how to make thumbnails that get clicked and drive views. Perfect for creators looking to improve their design skills - no advanced design experience required. Don't miss out on Day 3. Grab your FREE spot to complete your thumbnail transformation here: https://ecamm.com/thumbnail-workshop Chapters 0:00 - Welcome to Day 2 of Click-Worthy Thumbnails! 3:00 - Why Big YouTube Channels Break the Rules 5:20 - The #1 Mistake Creators Make with Thumbnails 7:30 - How to Create a Thumbnail with Canva, Photoshop, & Adobe Express 10:00 - The Power of a “Curiosity Gap” in Your Thumbnail 12:15 - Words on Thumbnails: 3 to 5 Words Max Rule 14:40 - Question Marks & Thumbnails – The Secret Engagement Hack 17:00 - Do Logos Belong in Thumbnails? 19:45 - Designing for Clicks vs. Just Looking Good 22:30 - The Science Behind Eye-Catching Thumbnails 25:10 - Breaking Down a Real Thumbnail – What Works? 28:30 - How to Maintain Brand Consistency Across Thumbnails 30:50 - Canva vs. Photoshop vs. Affinity Designer – Which is Best? 34:00 - The Psychology of Color in Thumbnail Design 37:15 - Common Thumbnail Mistakes & How to Fix Them 40:40 - How to Make Your Thumbnails Stand Out in Search 44:00 - Designing Thumbnails in Adobe Express – Live Demo 48:20 - How to A/B Test Thumbnails for More Clicks 51:30 - Creating Thumbnails for Podcasts vs. YouTube Videos 54:10 - Thumbnail Text Should Be Different From Video Title! 57:00 - Why Your Thumbnails Need a “Signature Look” 1:00:30 - Q&A Begins – Your Thumbnail Questions Answered! 1:02:45 - Should You Use a Face in Your Thumbnail? 1:05:20 - Best Fonts for Thumbnails & Readability Tips 1:08:10 - Should You Use Arrows & Emojis in Thumbnails? 1:11:00 - How to Repurpose Old Thumbnails for Better Performance 1:14:15 - How Important is Image Resolution for Thumbnails? 1:17:30 - Final Key Takeaways – Keep It Simple! 1:19:00 - Do NOT Put the Video Title in Your Thumbnail 1:21:30 - How to Use AI Tools to Improve Thumbnail Designs 1:23:50 - When & How to A/B Test Thumbnails for Better Performance 1:26:15 - Magnific vs. Other AI Tools for Thumbnail Optimization 1:28:40 - AI-Based Upscaling – Enhancing Image Quality for Thumbnails 1:30:50 - Advanced Thumbnail Design Techniques – Are They Necessary? 1:33:35 - How to Make Thumbnails Look More Professional with AI 1:36:10 - The Psychology of Colors & Contrast in Thumbnails 1:39:20 - Best Practices for Organizing Thumbnail Files 1:42:30 - Live Demonstration – Fixing a Real Thumbnail Design 1:46:00 - Marshall Fox’s Creative Process for Designing Thumbnails 1:50:15 - Q&A: Should You Change Thumbnails on Old Videos? 1:53:30 - What NOT to Do When Designing a YouTube Thumbnail 1:55:00 - Final Challenge – Go Create Your Own Click-Worthy Thumbnails! 1:56:10 - Closing Remarks & What to Expect on Day 3
