Why Thumbnails Matter for Video SEO A thumbnail is often the first visual Google and your visitors see. It acts like a mini billboard for your video. A strong thumbnail can boost your visibility in search and encourage more users to click. Google also uses thumbnail data to understand video relevance and context—especially when paired with schema markup. How to Add a Custom Thumbnail in Blogspot 1. Upload the Thumbnail Image Before embedding your video, upload the thumbnail to your Blogspot image library or host it externally. Keep it in JPEG or WebP format and under 150KB for fast loading. Recommended size: 1280x720 pixels (16:9 ratio). 2. Embed the Video With a Static Preview (Optional Trick) If you want to control the thumbnail shown before play (especially for non-YouTube videos), use a clickable image with a play button overlay instead of the standard embed. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abcd1234" target="_blank"> <img src=...
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