YouTube thumbnails play a crucial role in attracting viewers to your video content. A well-designed thumbnail can increase the click-through rate and drive more traffic to your channel, potentially leading to increased engagement and growth.

That’s why YouTubers pay big bucks to designers that can create professional thumbnails. Now, you can use AI tools to create attention-grabbing thumbnails.

How to make money selling YouTube thumbnails

• Study what makes an effective thumbnail: Research the latest trends in thumbnail design by scrolling through YouTube and taking note of what grabs your attention. Consider factors such as size, color, and text, and study what elements attract people to click on a video. Look at what the biggest YouTube profiles (like Mr Beast) are doing and imitate them with your own style.
• Use Midjourney to create next-level images: Use Midjourney to create stunning images that will stand out on the YouTube homepage.
• Use Canva to bring the design together: Canva provides a wide range of templates and design tools that allow you to create eye-catching thumbnails that accurately represent a video’s content.
• Find clients: Network with YouTubers, reach out to businesses, and offer your services on freelancing platforms such as Fiverr or Upwork to find clients who are in need of professional-looking thumbnails for their videos.

Related Business / Job Ideas

1. YouTube Networks: YouTube networks often work with a variety of YouTubers and may need skilled thumbnail designers to help them create effective thumbnails for their videos.
2. Digital Marketing Agencies: Digital marketing agencies need skilled thumbnail designers to help them create effective thumbnails for their clients' YouTube advertising campaigns.

Tools

• Midjourney
• Canva

Resources

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