Another example to my suggestion above.
Now focus on the thumbs and thumbs alone on the two FHG's..
http://www.proteinbath.com/gal/439/r/modelsgp/
vs.
http://www.galleryhost.com/332156/1/...o._ 52326172/
On my site when these galls are listed
This thumb (from a random fhg on my site) is going to be clicked on more
More than this thumb on my site will.
Now the second thumb is hot as well!!
But day in and day out, the better clearer more "High Def" looking thumb is going to get 60% more traffic to it than the lower def thumb.. And it will have much less time up on a site like mine becasue the ranking system will start to move the gall off the site as it becomes less a favorite with the surfers..
How do you make the thumbs better??
It comes down to selecting images better.. Cropping them and focusing in closer..
Use programs like Image Magick to sharpen the images.. PerfectGonzo is a master of the Image Magick artform...
If you like hit me up sometime.. Ill show you which sites convert best click wise in terms of thumbs..
Its a pretty simple issue really, but sooooo sooooo many programs simply overlook this simple issue.
IT amazes me.