You might be wondering if video marketing
really works, and that’s a fair point. Well, consider these statistics from the
Online Publishers Association:
- 80% of Internet users watched a video ad in the past month, and of that 80%
- 26% searched for more information about the subject matter
- 22% went to the website mentioned in the ad
- 15% checked out the company behind the ad
- 12% bought the product being promoted in the ad
Producing Video on a Shoestring Budget
Creating
your own promotional video can be fairly easy, even if you are on a tight
budget. One of the easiest and most effective ways is to create a presentation
in Microsoft PowerPoint. You first need to write and record a script, but it
doesn’t need to be long, about one minute to 90 seconds of talking time works
well. You can then create your presentation
using suitable images and text. Time each slide length according to the
relevant part of the script. You can then choose File, Export, and Create a
Video to create the video in the WMF video file format. After choosing the
video quality setting, you can choose, Use Recorded Timings and Narrations to
add the script you recorded earlier.
Consider
recording a video blog, with the presenter/host simply appearing
on-camera. Video blogs can be fun,
informal, informative and powerful. The
audio and video recording capability found on most modern mobile phones is
usually sufficient to produce an effective message, as long as you have access
to a quality microphone and have good lighting.
Best Practices and Tips
- Avoid incorporating 3rd party logos or images copied online within your video presentation.
- Remember to respect all common trademark and copyright ownership laws and adhere to restrictions.
- If you buy images, fonts or soundtrack content for inclusion into your video, then make certain you follow the usage terms and conditions associated with your purchase.
- Don’t forget to post and promote your video on YouTube.com, as well as embedded it within a page on your own website.
- Include a link in your video description leading back to your designated landing page for more formation and lead capturing.
Want some extra help?
CC Communications and our affiliate partners offer a wide range of very
cost efficient web video production options and services, with some support packages
starting as low as $899. Once your video
is produced, CC Communications can also help you successfully post and promote
the program online, as well as setup an effective landing page that
connects to your presentation with a clear “call-to-action” response. At CC Communications we have a highly
experienced team of industry experts who can help with all of your online marketing needs, including video. For the best
video production and marketing advice or assistance, call us today on 704‑543‑1171,
or contact us online. We’d love to hear from you!