{"id":4293,"date":"2019-09-16T08:09:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T08:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=4293"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:24:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T10:24:01","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-video-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-video-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get The Most Out of Your Video Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSM_Infographics_SocialMedia10-e1568621332239.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing-video marketing\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSM_Infographics_SocialMedia10-e1568621332239.jpg 680w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSM_Infographics_SocialMedia10-e1568621332239-600x423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSM_Infographics_SocialMedia10-e1568621332239-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DSM_Infographics_SocialMedia10-e1568621332239-284x200.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In recent years video has become a big player in the <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/courses\/marketing-fundamentals-course\/\">marketing<\/a> world, and it&#8217;s become a marketing channel of its own, e.g. YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>We find more and more people choosing video as their most preferred way of consuming content.<\/p>\n<p>And it seems like scrolling through static posts will soon become a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p>So, consumer attitudes towards video are quickly shifting, meaning it&#8217;s entirely up to you to meet the uprising demand by giving the people what they want!<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple great ways to incorporate video throughout your marketing efforts, like <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/digital-marketing-blog\/applications-of-ai-in-social-media-marketing\/\">social media<\/a> and your website.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most effective ways your business can add video content to its website experience and social presence:<\/p>\n<h2>Most effective ways your business can add video content<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1# Share Industry Knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Keep in mind; as a brand, you won&#8217;t be able to become a thought leader if you don&#8217;t share your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Content creation is a key element in establishing your presence as an expert and thought leader in your industry.<\/p>\n<p>Merely sharing a blog post isn&#8217;t enough anymore; there is too much noise in the world, and that is why video plays such a huge role in marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Videos can be short and straight to the point while providing the user with value without allowing them to get bored.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, videos don&#8217;t have to cost you an arm and a leg anymore.<\/p>\n<p>There are a ton of video editing tools that come at an affordable price, not to mention that smartphones now have the ability to record high-quality content.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2# Explain Product\/Service Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of what you&#8217;re selling, incorporating video will help you in better explaining products or services or service benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Video works well in explaining something complicated or technical. It gives your business a better competitive edge.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3#. Share Your Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Business stems from passion.<\/p>\n<p>Although at times that passion seems diluted by words when writing about it.<\/p>\n<p>So, alternatively, use for sharing things like your<u>\u00a0<\/u>value proposition and mission statement.<\/p>\n<p>Videos are a great way of grabbing attention and how to build trust immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Because audiences want with conviction and commitment on how you will help your customers in solving their problems, they want to feel an emotional connection what you&#8217;re saying.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Vimeo video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/312910671?autoplay=0&loop=0&autopause=0&color=00adef&portrait=0&byline=1&title=1&controls=1&muted=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>4# Tackle Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all ended up bored to death by a solid wall of text.<\/p>\n<p>You start by scrolling through FAQ pages, trying to scan for the information we really want.<\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s how most buyers drop off.<\/p>\n<p>However, video turns your FAQ page from an informational marathon into something far more fun, easy and engaging.<\/p>\n<p>They are an opportunity to show a bit of brand personality. Ask your employees to join in with answering questions, so that there&#8217;s a display of variety on the page.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to keep potentials and or customers engaged on your website, video is a great way to do it.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to combine video into your messaging and marketing. Doing so will help you build trust with viewers and stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5# Highlight Your Team or Customers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already touched on a few other ways that video can helps in building consumer trust.<\/p>\n<p>Creating videos introducing your team members will make your customers feel at ease.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ll experience a bit of each employee&#8217;s charm and personality, and they grow to feel as if these employees are people they personally know.<\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s how small business invests in creating great customer experiences.<\/p>\n<p>First, they build the trust element for your company.<\/p>\n<p>How?<\/p>\n<p>Well, because video recommendations build trust from a different angle. Like for example, when potential clients watch a problem-solving video regarding, how you&#8217;ve solved existing client issues, you receive instant recognition. They somehow happen to themselves in your customers!<\/p>\n<p>The thing here is, videos allow you to build emotional connections between your business and happy clients in ways that written testimonials couldn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch with the Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Want to know more about digital marketing? If so then the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/\">Digital School of Marketing<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s Digital Marketing Course is the perfect qualification for you. 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