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Why 90 Percent of High-Performing YouTube Videos Have One Thing in Common You have spent a ton of time creating a great video, but have you taken the time to create a custom thumbnail?

By Salma Jafri Edited by Dan Bova

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Salma Jafri explains just how important a good, custom thumbnail image can be for your YouTube videos.

Think about it: You've spent hours creating a great video product, but no one can see that product until they've actually come to your YouTube page. How do you get them there? By writing a great headline and using a custom thumbnail that draws people's eyes. That's why 90 percent of high-performing YouTube videos have a custom thumbnail.

So, once we've established that custom thumbnails are important, the next step is learning exactly what makes for a good one. That's why Jafri explains some easy-to-use tips you should think about when making a thumbnail.

Watch the video to learn these tips and get more clicks on your YouTube page.

Watch more YouTube videos from Salma Jafri on her channel.

Related: How to Promote Yourself and Your Content on Social Media?

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Salma Jafri

Content Marketing Consultant, Co-Founder of Moxie Women

Salma Jafri is the host of Content Marketing Tips, a weekly vlog and blog on how women entrepreneurs can market authentically to their audience by using their natural strengths. Grab her free cheat sheet: 25 Free and Feel-Good Ways to Authentically Promote Your Content.

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