5. Make a compelling thumbnail and preview video

According to YouTube, thumbnails and titles act like billboards. They help viewers decide which videos to watch.

The same is true for Udemy courses.

• There are a few thumbnail rules when it comes to Udemy. Generally, they’re not allowed to include text, and it’s best to include a human face.
• These are seen as being more compelling for people to click on.
• If in doubt, keep it simple. A picture of you and a few icons can look clean and professional, and Canva has a great background removal tool you can use when you sign up for a pro account.