JustJourdon

H.O.T. (Honest. Open. Transparent.) | Founder of PulseTech | Content Creator | Mobile, PC & Gadgets worth the investment | 📧 [email protected]

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Who is JustJourdon? Here is a quick look at the creation of PulseTech, what I do in the tech space, and the community YOU can be part of on this journey! Always H.O.T. (Honest, Open, & Transparent)

[Nugget or “Nugg” @YoNuggGaming]

Everyone argues Prebuilt vs Building your own PC.. So I tried both. I started with a Prebuilt, then tore it down to rebuild it the way it should’ve been! Full Vid Out Now!

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@LoneVaultWander @mousethegame @YoNuggGaming

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The new Apple Studio Display XDR boasts a 27-inch screen:

120Hz ProMotion refresh rate.
5K mini-LED
12MP Center Stage front camera
studio-grade mics and speakers
two Thunderbolt 5 ports.

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The MacBook and MacBook Pros take center stage today #AppleLaunch

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The new iPad Air M4 is officially here, and the specs are wild for a mid-range tablet:
✨ M4 Chip: 30% faster than M3 / 2.3x faster than M1
🧠 12GB RAM: A massive 50% jump (hello, multitasking!)
🌐 Wi-Fi 7 + C1X Modem: Faster, more efficient connectivity
🎮 Gaming: Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing is finally here

Starting at $599 (11") and $799 (13"). Pre-orders start Wednesday!

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iPhone 17e: #AppleEvent
Coming in brand new Soft Pink Color

Details:
A19 Chip
C1X Modem
50% faster charging
48MP camera for better portraits

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Apple official launches the iPhone 17e and iPad Air with M4 chips #AppleEvent

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Galaxy sounds cool but let’s be real; 80% of the user base is not AI to the level these companies are hoping. Reminds me of the old saying: what you put in = what you get out of it.

#AIPhones #SamsungS26Ultra

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Have so many questions about this privacy screen on S26 Ultra 🧐! #SamsungGalaxyUnpacked #s26ultra

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@YoNuggGaming It’s the Meta right now

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So does this mean Apple Intelligence was a flop?🧐

It has took Apple; how long to realize Siri is FAR behind its competitors in this space. Now it’s given Gemini the ability to top spot on Apple devices!

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This is good context and information. Especially this year with YouTube being my primary focus in 2026!

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15 Thumbnail formats you can use this year.

Thumbnails are one of the most important elements for grabbing someone’s attention initially. They can create a promise, set a tone, or even give additional context that the title cannot provide. So my team and I analyzed thousands of thumbnails, grouping them by similarity. We found around 75 viral formats that are used consistently among top creators.

Here are 15 of those thumbnail formats you can confidently use, knowing there are many viral videos built on similar thumbnail compositions, along with a short explanation of why each one works.

1. Title Head

This is a very straightforward composition with a face on one side and simple text on the other. The goal is to establish a familiar face or authority figure, while adding context through text. The text usually complements the title, or adjusts the title to target specific viewer behavior. This composition is often used for content aimed at a search audience.

2. Dramatic Face

With the dramatic face, emotion is the main message. The goal is to be intentionally vague about what the video is about. Because there isn’t much variation possible with this composition, it’s often used for individual videos or one-offs. It usually relies on familiarity with the person, often a famous person, to draw attention. The dramatic look and focus on facial expression grab attention, but in this type of thumbnail the title carries the meaning, so it’s often paired with a very dark, more serious title.

3. A Affects B

This thumbnail composition is very common and used in many viral videos. It shows one person or object clearly about to manipulate or target the other. The viewer immediately understands what’s happening and can easily connect the two subjects.

4. Conversation Question

In this thumbnail composition, we show two people with a question in the middle, as if one person is asking the other. A statement can also be used, but most creators rely on questions. The curiosity comes from wanting to see how people respond. This composition is often used for street interviews.

5. 3-Panel Progress
This composition shows the same object or subject changing over time or moving through different stages. The idea is simple: from left to right, we show clear stages and promise growth, improvement, or general change.

6. Problem state

This is any image used to indicate that there is a problem. It usually doesn’t need much context, because the viewer can quickly understand that something is unstable. No solution is shown yet, we simply highlight that a problem exists. This uncertainty helps evoke curiosity.

7. Contrast

This is another common viral composition where we highlight a difference between two things. It usually relies on size, color, or two elements that look drastically different. The idea is to place two states side by side within the same frame. It’s not about good or bad, just about showing contrast, big or small, cheap or expensive, simple versus complex.

8. Don’t do this

This thumbnail shows an action that is clearly wrong. We signal that it’s wrong using a red X or simple text like “don’t do this,” “don’t rewatch,” or a similar warning tied to the action shown. It plays on the fear of making the same mistake for people interested in the topic, whether that’s chess, editing, singing, or something else.

9. Eliminators

This thumbnail shows the main rule of the video. Stories often become interesting because of limitations, and here the rule itself is strong enough to be placed in the thumbnail. It removes possibilities and sets a clear expectation fast, for example no money, no English, no weapons. The curiosity comes from wanting to see how these rules interact with the overall topic of the video.

10. Motion Arrow

In this thumbnail composition, movement is implied while the outcome stays hidden. The movement is shown through arrows, pointers, or anything that suggests where an object will move next. The arrow can even take an impossible shape to increase curiosity about what’s going to happen. This removes ambiguity about the direction, while keeping the result unknown.

11. Conflict

This shows two objects approaching or interacting with each other with no clear resolution. The tension comes from not knowing what the impact will be. Usually, the two objects don’t belong together, which creates curiosity through uncertainty. Unlike a contrast thumbnail, which focuses on size or visual differences, this one is about conflict and the tension it creates.

12. Mid Progression

This composition shows that the story is already happening. The viewer gets a snapshot from a later stage, with clear progress already made and an indication of what kind of progress to expect. There’s no clear beginning or end, which creates curiosity, but progress is guaranteed. Sometimes it overlaps with an end state when it’s unclear whether this is the finish or not. These thumbnails often use days or time markers to show how much has passed.

13. Comment / Post

While this thumbnail doesn’t work for all niches, it’s still very strong for certain creators. Reaction channels or celebrity interviews often show comments in the thumbnail so viewers know what kind of video to expect. It can also create a sense of conflict or set the tone for the type of comments being reacted to. It’s a solid composition, even with its limited appeal.

14. Accusation

In this thumbnail, the viewer feels directly targeted. We point at them, judge them, or provoke disagreement by playing on their emotions. This direct aim makes the video feel personal, which can increase clicks because it feels like it’s speaking to them. It’s a riskier composition though, because if the video lands wrong, it can lead to dissatisfaction, so it needs to be used carefully.

15. Review

This thumbnail shows a scenario, situation, or object with a clear quality signal. That can be stars, pricing, tiers, or a scale, often paired with the creator’s reaction. The rating does the talking, the opinion is implied, not explained. Clicks come from wanting to experience it for ourselves. Bad reviews spark curiosity about how bad it gets, while good reviews create excitement around something exceptional. It’s all about the extremes.

There are many types of thumbnails, and categorizing them into simple compositions or formats isn’t easy. Still, this framework gives us a starting point to understand what we can experiment with during thumbnail A–B testing.

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@GoveeOfficial 🔥🔥. Govee never disappoints at CES! Cannot wait to stop by and check the latest.

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@TechJamo Safe travels. Will be live covering the event

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Hope to see all my creator friends at CES next week! Let’s use this opportunity to motivate, inspire, and support each other in 2026! Viva Las Vegas 🤙🏾 #creators #CES2026 #smallcreator

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@ASUS_ROG Can’t wait to see this live next week in Vegas

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2026 will the first year Apple does replace a standard iPhone alongside the Pro model.

This is a shift that Apple has is starting and it’s apart of a bigger product release schedule. Which has been the standard for the last 10years.

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May this journey continues to allow me to witness the world. #CreatorLife #flighty #Justjourdon