Friday, December 6, 2013

Video Marketing And How It Can Boost Your Business

By Stavros Georgiadis


Have you integrated video marketing into your advertising campaign? If you're not, your business is really missing many potential customers it could be reaching. Far fewer people read newspapers or tune in to programs on the radio nowadays. These days, people rely heavily on the Internet. Read on to learn some helpful tips about how to use video marketing to your benefit.

If you use YouTube, use its editing features. For example, you have the option to add annotations throughout your videos. You can share links, give more details about your product or even provide a coupon code.

As you create and edit your marketing videos, pace yourself and do not focus exclusively on minor production details. Large budgets don't always mean great returns. Take a page from the playbook of major corporations like General Mills, Dell and Apple, which have enjoyed success simply by offering basic, no-frills videos.

A high production cost does not guarantee a good video. You do not need professional equipment; just make sure you keep focused and balanced when shooting. There is no need to script the video either. Just act natural and talk to your audience. In fact, you may not have to do this at all. Often, screenshots and/or PowerPoint presentations are just as effective.

Keep your videos focused on a single topic. When you don't prepare it is easy to chase rabbits. Try creating an outline of how the video is going to go, and stick with it if you find yourself getting distracted. Don't stray away from your message in order to ensure a successful video marketing campaign.

If your videos are about a product you sell, make sure to include a link in the video description. This link is ideally within the player. This will keep the link in one place even if your video gets embedded or shared.

Include an opt-in form for your mailing list on every page where your videos are posted. People who enjoy your videos may wish to sign up for your newsletters after viewing your videos.

Bring along a video camera if you are attending any public events like trade shows and conventions. You may have an opportunity to talk to some people who are experts in your field, or you can just record your experiences. If you are speaking in public, ask someone to record it.

You do not need to do it alone. It is a little hard to think of ideas and things when you're making a lot of marketing videos. Getting input from other people is a great way to come up with new and useful ideas. Do this often to ensure you keep coming up with great content.

There are various ways video marketing can benefit your business. You can give yourself a more visible profile or develop a reputation as an authority. Create a solid plan and try out a video marketing campaign. Your business will benefit from it quickly!




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