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Keep the background clean and simple to maintain focus on the main elements. Little visual noise is essential; avoid cluttering the thumbnail with superfluous details. The focus should remain on the face, text, and any critical logos.
4. Crafting a Compelling Design
When designing a thumbnail, let’s consider a hypothetical real estate video titled, “This Mistake Will Cost You a House.” A powerful thumbnail concept could be something stark and shocking, like “Eviction Is Inevitable.” This title is devoid of ambiguity and lays out its urgency with clarity.