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Beyond mere aesthetics, thumbnails should leverage psychological principles to encourage clicks. While I outsource graphic design for thumbnails, my understanding of psychology helps steer the creation of enticing designs that capture viewer interest.
5. Time
The timing aspect involves covering current events and trending topics. However, I also found success by presenting older content in a manner that feels timely and relevant. Through the careful framing of this material, I've been able to garner views typically reserved for new content.