Part 3/8:
Neglecting Thumbnails and Titles
Another misstep was my initial disregard for the importance of video titles and thumbnails. I focused heavily on the main content of my videos, unknowingly overlooking the fact that capturing viewers' attention begins before they even click on the video. Influential YouTuber Mr. Beast allocates a significant part of his budget to thumbnail creation, a clear testament to their importance. My experience taught me that half of the YouTube game is about persuading viewers to click, while the other half is about retaining them.