Getting The Most Out of Your Directory Thumbnail

How can you be sure your thumbnail or banner advertisement will really out-shine the other images on the page? With so much distraction on the page already, what’s the trick to standing out, instead of blending in with everyone else?

Not long ago I helped one of my case studies with her featured entertainer thumbnail. In the video below, I share with you one of my secret methods to really make your thumbnail stand out in a sea of other great thumbs.


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I hope this video helped you to think of your thumbnail possibilities in a whole new way. Please be sure to leave me your comments and questions below.

11 Responses to “Getting The Most Out of Your Directory Thumbnail”

  1. Michelle  on March 30th, 2009

    I would have never thought of something like that. Incredible tip. It really did stand out really well on the page! I’m so impressed right now! I want to try this out immediately. I’m going to pick one of my thumbnails to try this on. I will let you know how it goes Erin!!

  2. melissa  on March 30th, 2009

    i really like how that ended up looking. the green really worked well. you’re a good designer though. i don’t think i can do that. i’ll need to hire somebody for help with this.

  3. cyn20  on March 30th, 2009

    WoW! I’m REALLY liking your Blog, Erin! Thanks for this tip. I’m going to use the Rate-decoy when my ad goes back up. I’ll try to use something like this one, too!

    I’ve used Photoshop before, so I will see what I can come up with :o)

  4. jenny demilo  on March 31st, 2009

    Awesome tip! Thanks Erin!

  5. moneydiva  on March 31st, 2009

    Wow I love all your articles and videos. Please don’t stop giving us great content. It is life changing(always in a good way) Take care and stay blessed.

  6. Lisa Monet  on March 31st, 2009

    Genius Erin! xo Lisa

  7. Corynna Clarke  on March 31st, 2009

    Erin you ROCK! This is anothe insightful tip that is EASY to do even with minimal photo shop experience and make ALL the difference!

  8. Kelsey  on April 1st, 2009

    You have some of the best ideas Erin and so far everyone I have used has helped me enormously!!!

    I’m going to work on my thumbnail today for Eros and experiment with the green background. I don’t like showing my face so I need to get creative on how to market myself without my face.

    Thanks again Erin!!!

  9. Amy  on April 15th, 2009

    Excellent ideas! Thanks for always bringing us great stuff!

  10. Tiffany Champagne  on May 21st, 2009

    Yes, the green color really popped out the photo.

    Thanks for your ideas.

    Tiffany Champagne

  11. arianne  on December 15th, 2009

    Great tips. Very useful and it looks great.
    Thank you,

    Arianne St. Claire


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