In today’s demanding world of business, you need every advantage you can get. Video marketing can give you the competitive edge you need. The following article has some great advice that you can implement in your next video marketing campaign.
Video Marketing
When producing video content, don’t fret too much about production values. Many times you will not get a great return on a very large investment. Some of the greatest ideas in the world were really not that sophisticated and rather inexpensive to create.
When promoting products, videos can demonstrate proper use. People often want to know how a product works before making
the commitment to buy it, after all. By seeing it in action, the product will have more buyers.
Try to center your videos around a single topic and stay focused. It is easy to veer off topic when you have not prepared properly. Write down what your video will contain and stick to it. Your audience will remain interested if you focus on a topic.
Get your employees and coworkers involved in your video marketing efforts.
Try to use someone who the camera loves and is able to speak clearly. Don’t hesitate to use multiple employees if need be.
Make use of marketing videos as a way to teach customers about your specific business. Take videos of the work that goes into your products and services, or give people a quick peek at the more humorous side of your office. People like
seeing the intimate and personal side of a business.
Don’t worry about being perfect. Top of the line equipment isn’t necessary. Most of the time, just using the computer you have and its software does the job. Also, if you have a smartphone you may be able to use the camera it came with.
Just ensure that you present yourself as being a professional in your field. Provide excellent, relevant information and viewers will follow.
People who do well with video marketing are good at responding to peoples’ comments whenever they can. They could be questions or suggestions. Make sure you moderate your comments well and respond thoughtfully.
Podcasts are a great way to promote your videos to an entire different audience. Recently, podcasts have enjoyed increased levels of popularity. Don’t overlook this method of reaching more customers with your message. Many people will want to download your podcast so that they can watch it when they have the time to do so.
Focus on shorter videos for the most part in video marketing, but do not fail to create longer videos, as well, that go
into more depth.
Your shorter videos are more for the general targeted audience. Videos that are longer should focus on how-to and instructional types of material.
Using video marketing can help you promote your business. Learn the tips in the above article and begin making videos.
Put as much effort into video marketing as you do with the rest of your business. It could be the next biggest thing to happen to your company!
Hi Christine,
Good advice for videos. I admit I am one that is not comfortable making videos but I will be starting to do them soon.
Have a great afternoon. Monna
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You are not alone. I am slowly getting into it myself… I am following my own advice. Have a great week!
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Great tips, I share Monna’s comment, I am nothing but procrastinating. What if we created a (sub)group of newbies who would share their challenges and how to overcome them – ?? just a thought – thanks for sharing
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You are right Maggie, that is something to think about.
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I’m still in the stage of not trying to sound awkward or robotic when making video aha! Obviously the more I do, I will improve, but yeah I think you have to be genuine and relaxed in your videos to come across more as likeable
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True! continue practice is the key to getting better with videos.
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