How to Create a Custom Video Thumbnail

Post on 09-May-2015

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Follow these 8 Simple Steps to Create a Custom Video Thumbnail for YouTube. YouTube new feature enables users to upload a custom video thumbnail versus the old way of having to choose from 1 of the 3 pre-generated thumbnails. This model will let you brand your YouTube videos which will increase your related videos views by over 34%

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Create a Custom Video Thumbnail using PowerPoint + Snagit + MS Picture

Manager• Select a PowerPoint Template Theme

• Select Visuals to Brand Your Video Thumbnail

• Add H1 Title that Matches Your Target Keyword

• Add H2 Sub-Title to Match Your Target Keyword

• Add a Call-to-Action and/or a Key Take Away

• Add Hyperlinks to your Social Media Network Icons

• Capture Thumbnail w/ Snagit Save as Target Keyword

• Resize Thumbnail w/ MS Picture Mgr. 700 x 400 Pixels