
18/06/2025
~689% increase in daily views after the thumbnail redesign
How One Thumbnail Turned Around a YouTube Video’s Performance
Before working with us,
BankRoll Brain was struggling to get traction on YouTube.
📉 300 views in 2 weeks
📉 400 views in 3 weeks
The content was solid,
But the video wasn’t getting clicked—because the thumbnail just wasn’t doing its job.
That’s where we stepped in.
We redesigned the thumbnail from scratch using high-conversion design strategies:
- Dynamic, high-contrast colors to make the thumbnail pop in YT feed
- Big, bold, minimal text—easily readable even on mobile
- Properly proportioned player cutout so the subject stands out clearly
- Clean, uncluttered layout for fast visual processing
- Every element was designed with CTR in mind—not just aesthetics
The results?
150 views in just 1 day after the new thumbnail went live 🚀
Compared to just 400 in three whole weeks before
This proves one thing: a great thumbnail isn’t just decoration—it’s strategy.
When done right,
It increases visibility, boosts clicks, and gives the algorithm something to work with. 🔁
If you’re creating high-value content but stuck in low-view territory, it’s time to rethink your thumbnails.
📌 CozyZuma helps brands like BankRoll Brain turn scrolls into clicks—and clicks into growth.
Your next breakthrough might just be one thumbnail away.