YouTube introduces a new tool for testing video thumbnails: Thumbnail Test & Compare
YouTube, the popular video hosting platform, plans to roll out a new "Thumbnail Test & Compare" feature to all of its channels over the next few weeks. This tool will allow video educators to upload and test up to three different thumbnails for each video to determine which one does the best job of capturing viewers' attention.
"Thumbnail Test & Compare" allows you to upload multiple thumbnail options when you post a new video to YouTube. During testing, YouTube randomly shows different thumbnails to some of the video's viewers.
🚀 Usually, the data collection process lasts about two weeks. After that, YouTube analyzes which thumbnail generated the most "watch time" from viewers. As a result, one of three possible outcomes is determined: winner, preferred or none. The winner is the thumbnail that showed the best results in terms of viewing time. Preferred - A thumbnail that most likely performed better than the others, but the results are statistically less certain. None - not one miniature was a clear winner. The original uploaded thumbnail remains.
- 📌 Key Idea: YouTube is introducing a new video thumbnail testing feature that allows you to teach and test up to three different variations for each video.
FAQ:
How does Thumbnail Test & Compare work?
This tool allows you to upload and test up to three different thumbnails for each YouTube video.
What is "watch time"?
This is the time viewers spend watching your video. YouTube analyzes which thumbnail generated the most watch time from viewers.
What if none of the miniatures is a clear winner?
In this case, the original downloaded thumbnail remains.
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