If you’re not getting views, your thumbnails might be the problem. In this Canva YouTube thumbnail tutorial, I’ll show you how I fixed my own thumbnails step by step—and how one simple change improved my click-through rate and views. You’ll learn: How to research competitor thumbnails What makes a thumbnail get clicks Easy tips inside Canva (drag, drop, resize, edit) How I designed a thumbnail for my client—live in this video 👉 I’ll walk you through my personal checklist, show you how to research your competitors, and then build a real thumbnail for a client—live. 🧩 Grab my free Thumbnail Checklist (PDF) here → [Pinned in Comments] This tutorial is for any content creator, business owner, or anyone trying to get more clicks without hiring a designer. Let’s make your first impression actually work. Chapters: 00:00-00:37 Intro & Checklist 00:38-01:50 Competitor Research & Tips 01:51-02:48 How to get started in Canva & pre-configured Designs 02:49-04:40 How to edit text, drag & drop, resize, and more edits 04:41-05:00 How to pro version works & ways to get free background remover 05:01-10:23 Editing my clients thumbnail, more tips, and my favorite things to do 10:24-10:33 How to download thumbnail from Canva 10:34-11:01 Conclusion 💡 If you found this video helpful, drop a like and subscribe for more Canva and content creation tutorials! 🎥 Tools Used: Canva (Free & Pro) 🎯 Best For: Beginners, content creators, business owners, educators, and social media marketers.