Video thumbnail

Get more trial lessons with a thumbnail

Our data shows that tutors earn 18% more on average with a video thumbnail, as choosing a thumbnail for your video makes students more likely to book trial lessons with you.

The reason is simple: having an engaging preview image for your video makes students more likely to watch it and discover your personality, skills and teaching experience.

What is a thumbnail?

A thumbnail is a preview image of your video and one of the most engaging part of your profile that catches students’ attention.

✅ Creating the perfect thumbnail:

The best thumbnails often involve a bit of creativity, and include a combination of images and text. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Include an image of yourself in the thumbnail
Make sure the image and text is bold and engaging
Consider highlighting your specialities
Try to capture some of your personality

Here are great examples that you can use for inspiration:

Note! Upload your thumbnail in the format 16:9 in JPG or PNG format; maximum size of 20MB

💡 How can I design my own thumbnail?

There’s plenty of easy-to-use software that’s great for combining text and images. Here are a few suggestions:

Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, Keynote, Pixlr, Figma

❌ We can’t approve thumbnails that:

Include your surname
Mention your contact details
Include your price or discounts
Are the same as your profile picture
Aren’t relevant (stock images, animal photos etc.)
Include pictures of other people

How to upload your thumbnail:

Now you have an idea of what to include and avoid in your thumbnail, it’s time to get creative. When your thumbnail is ready, you can upload it to the video section of your profile.