Should all of my thumbnails look the same to keep consistency with branding?

[PositivelyBrainwashed]

I would definitely recommend a common theme or pattern in your thumbnails. You want people to see very quickly on the suggested videos on the right, that you have a lot of videos.

 

[ChrisLegend]

I think having a few key things across your thumbnails is really good. This can be either font, layout (how you have a portrait shot of yourself in all your thumbnails) or even backgrounds. I'm also a particular fan of channels that have similar looking thumbnails when it comes to their playlists. Someone who does this really well is CineFix in my opinion . This is so your audience knows what's up from initial inspection

 

[CristyTango]

I think having a few key things across your thumbnails is really good. This can be either font, layout (how you have a portrait shot of yourself in all your thumbnails) or even backgrounds. I'm also a particular fan of channels that have similar looking thumbnails when it comes to their playlists. Someone who does this really well is CineFix in my opinion . This is so your audience knows what's up from initial inspection

Thanks for showing me that! That was a good example

 

[BrettMikaluk]

I take each thumbnail and customize it as I see fit! I really like a splash of colour and simple text but some of my videos are more diverse and I change the thumbnail appropriately!

 

[Jack Groves]

I thought it would be boring if I did and not separate them from each other. I just wanted to see what you guys did.

Also, if it is a series would I make the backgrounds the same or is that not necessary? I thought not, but hey I could be wrong!

I personally like to have different thumbnails for each video but with similar theme. For me lately that has been a screen shot from the video with a graphic or something related highlighted at the front. I think it kinda works but I am sure I will change it up sooner or later.

I checked out your channel and I like the theme you have going with your thumbnails and although they are different you can definitely tell that you have a certain style of branding which is good

 

[Veg Club]

I would say keep them different, unless it's like a series or something. What might appeal to one person in search may not appeal to another. Most people who see them probably are not already subscribers, unless you have a huge channel with a global following, I don't think you need to concern yourself with brand identity to that extent.

 

[QuickTutorial - OS]

I use slightly different thumbnails for each playlist. For each video i only changed the number of the episode. The color scheme should be recognizable as your channel.

 

[LadyAiluro]

I'd go with common style, but different enough that viewers know its a new video rather that them instantly thinking thay seen it already.

 

[Megamindez]

You can start with one design, and like was previously mentioned when you improve you can continue on with a new design. I don't think it would matter very much if its not consistent all through.

 

[Jake Fuller]

I retain style (I am kinda OCD about it) but I think for different types of videos (series) its safe to differ some.