Your thumbnail should show what your title can’t say.
Here are 6 Thumbnail Formats with high click-through rates:
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• Tier List: Rank/categorize content (S, A, B, C tiers)
• Quote: Highlight counterintuitive or bold statements
• Screen Recording: Display impressive stats/results/processes
• Before/After: Show dramatic transformation results → use contrast
• Reaction: Capture genuine surprise/emotion in the moment
• Mid-Action: Freeze peak moments of intensity/excitement
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