{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"small and monetized YouTube creator series [part 3] ~ unlocking the power of thumbnails | what really makes viewers click into your community","description":"\u2728Show Notes\u2728 In this conversation, Monique discusses the significance of YouTube thumbnails, emphasizing their role in attracting viewers and enhancing engagement. She explores various aspects such as the importance of looks, graphic design, and the decision to show one's face in thumbnails. Monique shares insights on how to effectively present oneself and one's brand through visual elements, ultimately highlighting the balance between authenticity and professionalism in content creation. \u231aTimestamps\u231a 00:00 The Importance of YouTube Thumbnails 05:35 The Role of the Main Character 11:37 Graphic Design Essentials for Thumbnails 19:46 To Show or Not to Show Your Face 25:30 Building Your Brand Through Appearance Oh! And remember to laugh out loud \u201cin real life\u201d because it\u2019s good for your heart and your mind \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffd \ud83d\udd17Click the links ... grab your copy of my YouTube video planner  the &quot;making content crew&quot; newsletter the content creator shopping list the website the instagram \ud83d\udd17 LINKS: All opinions are always my own, sponsored content will be acknowledged. Some of my listed links are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. ","author_name":"By Me Monique Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/bymemonique.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37740690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191709705"}