YouTube has been mainstream for a while, so it follows that the YouTube Famous have truly become notably famous, as well. People will go to extreme measures to achieve fame on YouTube, and things get a bit interesting when methods aren’t exactly traditional. When it comes to marketing, you need to be careful. There’s a fine line between good marketing and getting your account completely banned. Let’s talk about how most people end up banned.
Are you struggling to build a solid following on YouTube? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Millions of people are trying to make a name on YouTube, and it’s nothing short of difficult. You’ve likely thought about buying views to help get started, as most YouTubers have. Although this can be an effective strategy, it’s also a risky one if you don’t know what you’re doing.
YouTube is massive. Despite the fact that it’s not even a decade old yet, it has become one of the largest media platforms in the world. YouTube continues to grow at an astounding pace, and shows no signs of stopping. This creates a golden opportunity for brands, individuals, groups, and many more. It’s unlikely you’ll reach the top tier on YouTube, but there’s plenty of value in the middle tier for you to grab.
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You may have noticed videos on YouTube with custom thumbnails. This is becoming more of a common practice, as designing a custom thumbnail is one of the best things that you can do to get your video noticed on a search page. If you leave it up to YouTube’s default settings, you’ll get a frame selected at random, which more often than not is a poor representation of your video. That’s not a good first impression that will make people want to click and watch.
So first let’s look at how you can create a custom thumbnail, and then learn a few ways to make it stand out from a crowded webpage.
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