Introduction
Video has been around for decades, but it’s only recently become a marketing staple. Being able to see your brand in action is powerful. It captures the attention of your potential customers and builds trust between you and them. As technology improves and more people begin using video on their phones, this medium will continue to grow in importance—and so will its effectiveness as a sales tool.
The power of video.
The power of video.
A video is a powerful tool for growing your brand, whether you’re selling products or services. It’s also the most watched content on the internet and can be used to educate, inform, entertain and inspire your audience. Video can help you change their lives for the better by educating them about new products or services that are available in the market; it can entertain them during those boring meetings, and it can even get them excited about buying something from your company!
Getting started with video.
In order to get started with the video, you’ll need to purchase the following:
- A camera. You can use a smartphone, but if you want professional-looking videos then it’s best to invest in a simple point-and-shoot or DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. You should consider getting an external microphone for this as well—this will improve sound quality and reduce background noise.
Your brand’s story.
Your brand’s story.
To tell your company’s story, you need to show how your product or service fits into the world. How does it connect with people? How does it make their lives better? Your video should also show how your product is different from others in its category and why that makes a difference to consumers. This is important because if people can’t see why they should choose you over another brand, they’re not as likely to buy from you.
In addition, videos that focus on solving problems can be powerful marketing tools since they help viewers identify with the issue presented in the video—and then make them eager for help or relief from it.
Where to use it.
In order to maximize your video production, you’ll need to know where to use it. Use video in:
- Your company website (for example, a short video that talks about the benefits of your product)
- Social media (to create more engagement)
- Email marketing (to better target customers and increase click-through rates)
- Marketing materials (to entice customers with samples or demos)
In addition, don’t forget about using videos for sales presentations or even product demos!
Your customers in action.
A video is a powerful tool for companies, but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many different aspects of video production, from shooting the footage to editing it together, that it can be difficult to know where or how to begin.
If you’re looking for the best way to use video in your business, this guide will show you how and why. We’ll cover what kind of content works best on social media and how much time should be invested into developing each piece of content.
How-to videos.
How-to videos are the most popular type of video on the internet, and you can learn a lot from them. In addition to helping your customers figure out how to use your product, they can also be used to educate employees or even prospective hires.
Here are some tips for making sure a how-to video works:
- Keep it short and sweet—don’t go over four minutes unless you have an exceptional case (for example, if it is something particularly complicated).
- Make sure that everyone in the video has either done their part beforehand or has enough time on set so they can rehearse with other people who haven’t yet filmed their parts. This will make it look more seamless when editing together at home later!
Video FAQs.
- Why should I use video?
- How do I get started with the video?
- What types of videos should I create?
Behind-the-scenes tour.
If you have a physical product, one of the best ways to show it off is by giving customers an inside look at how you work. Whether it’s a factory tour or an office visit, there are endless possibilities for filming inside your business and sharing that content on social media.
Another option is creating a behind-the-scenes video like this one from Nike:
Their popular series “The Making Of” shows viewers exactly how their shoes are made. It shows what happens before, during and after production which helps build brand awareness while also creating trust with consumers by showing them how they can be sure they are getting what they pay for when they buy Nike products from Amazon or other retailers who sell them at reduced prices because of their lack of overhead costs due to being paid as contractors instead of employees (i.e., no benefits).
Video is a great way to grow your sales and your business, but don’t go overboard!
Video is a great way to grow your sales and your business, but don’t go overboard!
A video is a powerful tool that can be used in many different ways. It’s easy to get excited about the video and want to use it for everything. But it’s worth taking the time to ask yourself if you really need a video, or will simply using text accomplish the same goal?
If you’re considering using text instead of video, there are several things you should consider:
- Are we communicating something that doesn’t require visuals? This might be something like an email newsletter or blog post where there isn’t a lot of visual content available or showing off products that aren’t very interesting when shot on camera (e.g., books).
Conclusion
Don’t get too caught up in video production. It’s important to keep it simple and focus on the results. You don’t need a huge budget or an elaborate script, but you do need to make sure that you have a clear message and that your video is going to be engaging for the audience watching it.
