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How to upload a custom thumbnail for Facebook Live

In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to change your Facebook Live video cover image so you can have a beautifully branded cover photo, instead of the unfortunate random image that Facebook chooses for you. Stay tuned.

Hi, I’m Sara Nguyen your Online Marketing Strategist, helping coaches, consultants, and creative pros, build and grow their businesses using social media with ease.

I love Facebook it’s a fantastic way of putting yourself out there so you can actually be seen by your audience and market your message. However, after you’ve broadcasted on Facebook Live, Facebook saves the video to the video section of your page and your timeline. They also display a random image still from your video and sometimes it’s not the most flattering image. So how do you change the image to something that is more optimized for that space, tells people who you are and portrays your brand in the way that you want to.

Let’s go over to my computer now and I’ll show you how.

So we’re currently on my Facebook Page in the “videos” tab so on the left-hand side. The videos tab is where Facebook puts your videos and your Facebook Live broadcasts. Now, you can see for some of them, I’ve already added a thumbnail and some of them I haven’t. Such as this one here where the random image is a half shot of my eyes, luckily I did some winged eyeliner for that day!

And this one is another one where they’ve put a random still. It looks ok, it’s not the worst one that they’ve chosen before, but how do we get it so that it’s something cute and more importantly, so that people can see what the video is about without having to read the text like this one here: “How to get clients with Facebook Live”, or this one here “Your Profile vs Pages”.

So I’m going to show you how to upload the image but first, you need to have an image. If you don’t have any graphic design skills and you’re not a designer and you need to create the image –  Canva.com is a great tool to help you do that. It’s free they come with lots of templates in the correct size that you need, so all that you would have to do is to change the text and upload the images that you want.

I would start by going to “Facebook post” and once you open up “Facebook posts” on the left-hand side you’ll see that there are a bunch of templates here and you simply switch out the text and add the text that you want. You can upload your own images, you would simply click on upload and here you can see I’ve uploaded a few of my own and then simply drag it onto the image.

Here’s an image that I prepared earlier. Once I’m done editing it and changing it to how I want it to look I would click “download” and then I would get the option to save this file to my computer.

Once I’ve done that I can go back to my Facebook Page and click on the video that I want to change the thumbnail for. On the top right-hand corner here you can see very faint dots, you would click on that, click on “edit post” (they don’t make it easy Facebook!) and this will open up the section where you can change the thumbnail.

Now you can see here, they’ve got some stills and I get 10 stills that I can choose from and these are okay even though not all of them are flattering. The problem with your still is that people can’t tell from a glance what the video is about. That’s why you want to upload a thumbnail.

Now I’m going to click on “custom” and I’m going to choose the image that I saved earlier and created in Canva.com and that will upload it and I simply click “save” then go back to the video section I can see that the image is changed here.

If I’m not happy with the thumbnail and how it looks, I can change that using exactly the same process. I would click on the video, click on the three dots here, and click “edit post” which will allow me once again to upload another image using that “custom” button there, and once I’m done, I just simply click “save” and that will change the image for me.

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Forget about trying to buy your way to success wit Forget about trying to buy your way to success with fake subs and views, instead you should be investing your time and energy into mastering your video content! It’s all about making real connections - no artificial sweeteners necessary.
The secret to success on YouTube is creating videos that connect with your ideal audience.
It’s not just about churning out videos as quickly as possible, but rather taking the time to consider what your viewers need and want from you, and delivering it in an engaging way.
Keep creating, keep reviewing, keep making those improvements for the next video. Doing this regularly will get you the subs and views you dream of. 
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If you’ve been told that the best way to grow yo If you’ve been told that the best way to grow your YouTube channel is to ‘publish often and consistently and you will make it’ - think again! Posting videos too frequently could be destroying your channel growth, instead of helping it.
“Publish often and consistently” is thrown around a lot because the YouTube algorithm values recency of content and relevancy of content.
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You prevent learning about how you can make the next video better and repeat the same mistakes that you carry into the next video. 
This isn’t something we think about. Instead, we get caught up in the hustle and pumping out videos. 
Publish when you have a good video.
Believe it or not, there is no schedule that if you don’t follow will lead to your channel’s imminent death. Better quality content means that’s more potential for your content to perform and reach your audience. 
Fit your schedule around how long it takes you to create a good-quality video and focus on consistency of effort more than posting frequently.
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Have you heard of AI text generators like Canva Ma Have you heard of AI text generators like Canva Magic Write, Jasper and GPT-3? Are you wondering if not using them puts you at a disadvantage or affects your business or creativity? Let’s talk about it!
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Canva's AI text generator - Canva Magic Write can Canva's AI text generator - Canva Magic Write can help you write anything from Instagram captions to Youtube scripts and even brainstorm ideas really quickly and easily. I show you how in my latest YouTube video.
Check it out, link in bio to my YouTube channel.
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Wow, it feels so good to be back and creating cont Wow, it feels so good to be back and creating content for my YouTube channel again! I’m excited to share all the insights I’m learning along with the new training and tutorials to help you grow with video for your business.
My 3 takeaways which are also handy if you’re just getting started with your YouTube journey:
Be gentle with yourself - it will feel a bit rusty at first. Choose topics you know you can create quickly and go easy on yourself.
Block out the time and commit to it - focus more on the time than the end product, and you’ll get there eventually.
Have fun - creating content should be an enjoyable experience, so make sure you have fun with it!
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And finding the balance between topics people are searching for and what you actually want to create videos about is the art of YouTube. 
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How do you uncover the topics to create videos about?
Keyword research is how. 
Trust me, this is something that your future YouTube self will thank you for when you create videos that actually get views AND that lead to sales for you! 🙏🏼
And it's not as complicated or scary as you may think it is.
1. Use my top recommended tool: KeywordsEverywhere. It's super affordable and easy to use.
2. Download and install the KeywordsEverywhere Chrome extension. Once installed, set up the plug-in and add some credit($10 is plenty to get you started).
3. Start entering topics in the search bar for videos you want to create. 
4. Look at the "Search volumes" that KeywordsEverywhere reveals. This is where the magic is. You want to go for keywords that have >1000 searches per month. 
5. Look at the "Related searches" for more keyword ideas and keep refining. 
6. Check out Askthepublic.com to help generate more keyword ideas and see the search volumes. 
Following these steps will ensure that your YouTube videos are successful data-validated topics. 💃🏽💃🏽
But this is just one part of the equation (so much math! LOL). 
You need a system that will help you turn your YouTube videos into reliable sales...
So check out my YouTube Masterclass where I'll walk you through exactly how to make it happen. 
Snatch your spot at the link in bio. xX
Do you want to make YouTube videos (and an income Do you want to make YouTube videos (and an income from them) but aren't sure where to start? 🤯🤔
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Step 1 - Before you start filming your video, do some research to make sure people are actually searching for it.
Step 2 - Take the time to script it out or create a list of bullet points.
Step 3 - Decide what style you want the video to be. A talking-head video is completely fine and often simplest. Create a list of shots you need to take.
Step 4 - Choose a day and block out a few hours to record.
Step 5 - Hit Record! Film your video content (or Go live!)
Step 6 - Edit your video, either do it yourself or outsource it. 
Step 7 - Upload your video and optimise it for YouTube search
Step 8 - Release your video.
Step 9 - Promote your video (in non-spammy ways).
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Getting clear on this process will help you understand realistic time requirements and identify which areas you can outsource. 
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But this is only the video creation aspect of things. How do you go from having a YouTube video to generating money? It doesn't work by magic; you'll need a focused plan to make it happen. I go deeper into what's needed in my YouTube Masterclass. Link in bio. ✨
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You may be thinking, why would I want to become an You may be thinking, why would I want to become an expert? 
Isn't that a lot of pressure? 
Well, becoming an expert has its perks. 
People trust experts and as a result, you will attract dream clients who are willing to pay for your services. 
By positioning yourself as an expert in your category, you will also open up opportunities for your business that you never thought possible. 
So if you're serious about using YouTube to drive value and grow your business, this episode is for you. 
🎙️Check out the full episode on the Thriving Creator Podcast🎙️
Episode 16 is the one you'll want to catch.
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Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and dad-like people in our lives.
If you find Father's Day difficult, I see you. Sending loving energy your way. xX
Umm Hey hey 👋🏼👋🏼 I'm back! After al Umm Hey hey 👋🏼👋🏼
I'm back! 
After almost a year off Instagram, I’ve missed you guys so much!
Quick recap of the past year: 
1️⃣ Gave birth to our incredible daughter - her name is Kai. She is amazing (if you didn't know...surprise!) 
2️⃣ Learning all about life as a new mama #relentless (so much vomit and laundry LOL)
3️⃣ Figuring out that work/business/life/balance thing whilst sleep-deprived. 
Thanks for joining me on this journey of tech tutorials, tips & insights.
Please say hi in the comments because yaaay!!! I'm back, and I've missed you all!
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🧟‍♀️ This was the most accurate way to su 🧟‍♀️ This was the most accurate way to summarise my life in an emoji right now. 
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Sleep deprived from the newborn baby night feeds = zombie like appearance. 
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❤️❤️❤️And today's loving reminder is b ❤️❤️❤️And today's loving reminder is brought to you by the concept of rest. ✨✨✨✨
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I love creating videos for YouTube and the YouTube I love creating videos for YouTube and the YouTube experience. But I also believe that there needs to be balance and that YouTube (or anything for that matter) shouldn't occupy every second of your life. 
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A few subscribers have called me out about not releasing consistently on my YouTube channel and that's true. I haven't released lots of videos for a little while...however, I made the choice to pause YouTube whilst I prioritise looking after my newborn baby. 
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And I think we need to normalise taking a break and not being "on" 24/7. 
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Whether you need to do it for your own mental health, or physical health, or because you've had a big life change. Or just because you want/need to.
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I want to encourage you to not feel guilty about taking a side step on YouTube and in your business. It's part of the road to success and doesn't mean that your journey has ended. 
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So, take care of yourself, okay?
xoxox.
Sara 
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One of the biggest, best things has happened and i One of the biggest, best things has happened and it’s literally turned my world upside down. I had a baby! My husband and I welcomed our daughter, Kai, into the world in October…just after a long and stressful 4-month lockdown in our city – Sydney. In my latest podcast episode, I talk about navigating life as a creator when you’ve just had big ass changes.
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🎙️Check out the full episode on the Thriving Creator Podcast🎙️
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