Define the visual hook (emotion, product, or reveal) before picking colors.
Tool
Thumbnail Maker
Guided recipes for building thumbnails that match the hook, highlight the outlier moment, and stay clean at every clickable size.
Use tight compositions with a single focal face or object plus one contrasting accent color.
Set text blocks that read easily on mobile, then mirror the same phrase in the title to reinforce clarity.
Hit the thumbnail analyzer after you finish this checklist to keep your scores high.
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