Uploaded May 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Do this before January: youtube.com/watch?v=9--RlNJcxgE
Back up your YouTube channel data.
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Thumbnails are the biggest little branding space on YouTube. In fact, more people will end up seeing your video thumbnail than your YouTube channel.

This video has some quick tips for creating thumbnails that get noticed by your Subscribers and increase your video click through rates.