Agency Setup on ThumbnailTest.com
If you’re an agency, you’ll have to take a few extra steps to add certain YouTube channels to ThumbnailTest. This is because of how YouTube third-party access works - just because you’re a manager on a channel, doesn’t mean you’re able to login with that channel. To add a channel normally: Sign in to ThumbnailTest: https://app.thumbnailtest.com/ Click on the dropdown icon on the top left of the account profile and choose Team Settings from the optFew readersTips for smaller channels
Use daily tests rather than hourly tests - At small scale, hourly testing isn't effective since the view differences (like 12 vs 10 views) aren't statistically significant enough to make good decisions. Delay testing start time - Wait at least 2-3 days after uploading before starting tests, as this gives time for the video to establish a baseline viewing pattern. Use consecutive testing instead of classic A/B testing - This means:Few readersHow to start a new test
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Few readersEffortlessly Import YouTube Shorts Data into Your Tests
We’re excited to announce a new feature that supercharges your video management. Now, when you create a new test, you can effortlessly pull in YouTube Shorts data! This feature streamlines your testing process, saves valuable time, and simplifies content organization. How It Works Before getting started, please ensure that you have the Thumbnail Test browser extension installed. Then follow these steps: Access the Create New Test Page: Navigate to the Create New TestFew readersWinner Variations: More Control, More Automation!
We’ve just rolled out an exciting update to help you manage your test results with more precision and flexibility—introducing Auto-set Winner Variations! 🙌 This improvement gives you greater control over how and when your winning variation is applied, all while keeping your content optimized during every stage of the test. ✨ What’s New? Previously, the system would wait two full days before setting a winner to let the data settle. While this approach works for many, we heard your feedbFew readers