Carla Marshall

FMR Head of Content Marketing

Carla Marshall has 10+ years of experience in video marketing, social media management, content marketing, DRM, and SEO. She was previously Editor in Chief at ReelSEO.com, and as a journalist and video marketer, she's covered news stories, creator journeys, and digital-first publishing initiatives across all the major online video platforms. She is YouTube Certified and a judge for the Shorty Awards, as well as the UK, US, Canadian, Global, and EU Search Awards.

Posts Written By Carla Marshall

Custom YouTube thumbnail example with a padlock icon and bold text on blue background.

Jul 25, 2025

3 min read

How to Enable Custom Thumbnails On YouTube

Enabling custom thumbnails is one of the easiest but most important things you can do for your YouTube channel. Here's how to enable that feature fast.

Comparison of YouTube thumbnails showing low vs high click-through rate performance.

Jul 24, 2025

4 min read

How Updating Old Thumbnails Generated Millions of Extra Views for Vevo

Here's how updating thumbnails helped Vevo generate millions of extra views, and how to change YouTube thumbnails after posting to get better results.

Jul 23, 2025

5 min read

10 Thumbnail Tips: Why Some Thumbnails Get Clicks (and Others Don't)

Thumbnail Tips will help you create images that get noticed, spark curiosity, and drive more clicks.

Jul 10, 2025

5 min read

How to Make Custom Thumbnails - The Essential Guide!

Beyond the video content itself, custom thumbnails are probably the most important YouTube tool you have in your arsenal. Take a look at our essential guide ...

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Jul 3, 2025

8 min read

Why YouTube Custom Thumbnails Should NEVER Be an Afterthought: 5 Expert Tips

Learn expert tips to create YouTube thumbnails that get clicks, boost views, and grow your channel faster.

Jul 2, 2025

2 min read

How to Download a YouTube Thumbnail (Fast, Easy & Free)

Download YouTube thumbnails from any video—use our free tool or follow quick manual steps to save thumbnails in HD.

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Apr 21, 2023

8 min read

YouTube Copyright Claims vs. Copyright Strikes

Learn the critical differences between YouTube copyright claims and strikes, how they affect your channel, and what actions to take when facing copyright issues

YouTube features like monetization, custom URL, thumbnails, memberships, and livestreaming.

Oct 14, 2021

8 min read

How to Unlock All the Free YouTube Creator Tools on Your Channel

Are you ready to unlock all the youtube tools for creators? Click here to learn how to sell merch on YouTube, earn Super Chat revenue, and more.

Sep 27, 2021

6 min read

YouTube Copyright Claims: Can I Still Monetize My Channel?

Will a copyright claim bar you from joining the YouTube Partner Program? Read this guide to see where you stand.

Aug 27, 2020

5 min read

How to Grow Your Roblox Channel on YouTube

Everyone and their dog might be playing Roblox on YouTube, but it's not too late to start your own successful channel about the game.

Checkbox for mid-roll video ads set to 8 minutes with vidIQ and YouTube logos.

Aug 6, 2020

8 min read

YouTube Updates Mid-Roll Ad Rules to Benefit Creators

If your channel is monetized, YouTube has now made mid-roll ads available to any video that’s 8 minutes or longer. This means YOU can earn more money!

Updated Apr 29, 2026

9 min read

How to Make Money with a Gaming Channel on YouTube

Gaming channels can earn through AdSense, sponsors, affiliates, memberships, and Super Chats. See CPM benchmarks and earning ranges by subscriber tier.

Jul 23, 2020

8 min read

How to Contact YouTube Support - The ULTIMATE Guide

Contacting YouTube can be tricky, but it is possible. We bring you the most up-to-date guide on reaching out to YouTube Support.