Monday, December 3, 2012

5 Reasons to Use Web Video in Your Business


The internet represents a powerful tool for large and small business alike to reach new and old customers. Connecting with your clientele has never been easier, and as the internet continues to grow business owners look for more and more ways to expand their online profile. Today, most major companies have a varied online presence that includes their website, a site optimized for mobile devices, online advertisements, and even we videos. Not only can video enhance your website, but video hosting sites like YouTube can even draw business. So without further ado, here are 5 reasons to use web video in your business.

1. Enhances your site. Not only do videos make your site appear more advanced, but you can actually use these videos for promotional videos. You can give tours of your site, or post advertisements for your company. Video can quickly turn a static website into a much more exciting website that promotes interactivity with your customer.

2. Can demonstrate your product or service. Whether you post on your own site or video hosting sites, web video can be an excellent medium for educating your customers. "How-to" videos are commonplace online, and if you demonstrate a specific product, these videos can help your customers and potentially draw new customers to your business. These videos may show installation instructions, guides for using your product, or even just show your product in use.

3. Can be used for promotion. Obviously, videos can be used for advertisement purposes as well. Some of the most interesting websites will use video to promote special events or sales. You can show new products available in your stores or online, you can reward customers with special 'promo codes' for watching your videos, and you can even use video to tell customers about upcoming specials.

4. Can personalize your business. In a highly competitive marketplace, it only helps to give your customers a more personal view of your business. Corporate websites are often lacking that human element, but video can help you bridge the gap that remote customers are likely to feel when visiting your website. The video can welcome customers to your site or give profiles about executives and employees. Videos are also a great way to share customer testimonials.

5. Reinforce your brand. Because videos are a more interactive media, they can be highly effective for promoting your brand. Whatever ultimate reason you have for utilizing web videos, the offer an excellent opportunity to reinforce your brand and brand values. Brand images throughout the video allow customers to make a more meaningful connection with your company.

As you can see, there are many great reasons to use web video for your business. Not only do they help you create a dynamic website, but they can be used for demonstrating your product/service, promotional purposes, and even personalization and branding.

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