Video marketing has become an incredibly useful tool when it comes to marketing and marketing strategies.  Video has the power to kick start conversion rates, search engine results, and sales into high gear.  In order to take advantage of these most desired results, however, you must first understand what makes a great video marketing strategy.

With just a few tips, tricks, and creativity, you can easily produce video content that can both educate and entertain your audience. If you’re feeling stuck, of course, contact your Realnets marketing team. We’ll help you create that killer concept you’ve been searching for

However you go about producing your video, though, understand that visual content has the power to capture an audience in ways that the written word simply can’t. It can lock them in, creating emotional ties, and keep them coming back for more. So, capitalize on all of that! Whether you produce a single video for your landing page or create a series of videos that will be posted to your social media accounts, keep these essential elements in mind:

 

What’s Your Purpose?

When starting your video marketing strategy, you must first be prepared to explain who are these videos for and why?  We’ll likely ask you what value will your video creations add to both your goals and your customers’ needs.  The marketing content that you build should align with your overall business objectives.  It should be about more than just making a sale; it should be about building connections, educating, and informing your audience or customer base.  

Your video content should further your mission by telling viewers something about your story and your brand.  The visual content that you produce should always be an extension of your mission.  If it’s not, then it’s meaningless, so give this careful thought.

 

Create A Video Content Strategy

Once you’ve established your purpose, your Realnets marketing team will work with you to create a video content strategy.  This is the framework that will uphold your overall marketing goals.  In laying out your content marketing strategy, establish what kind of visual content you want to create.  What does your audience want?  What kind of questions do customers frequently ask?  What are you trying to communicate to your audience?  What kind of content will form emotional connections with your audience?  What is it that your brand is missing?  Are there any misconceptions about your brand, service or mission?  Will your audience respond better to animations or in-person testimonials?  How frequently do you need to share these videos?  The answers to all of these questions will help you (and your marketing team) decide what kind of video content you should produce.  

 

Follow Through With Your Content Calendar

Now that we’ve created your video content strategy, execution is key.  Really, this should be the easy part, as you’ve already answered all of your planning questions, created a content calendar, and come up with your video ideas.  All that’s left is to actually create a video and promote it.  The best way to stay on track now is to simply make a list of the topics that you want to hit on each video, create a production schedule, and stick to it! We can also assist in video production if you don’t have the equipment.  

 

Remember Quality Content Videos Over Quantity

Whether you’re able to churn out a video every week or one every other month, the key to making your work connect with your audience is to create consistent, quality videos.  Don’t focus on quantity.  Valuable content is what will captivate your audience and keep them coming back for more.  Remember, it’s about getting your message across, not creating enough videos to match some obscure number you once had in your head.

So, now that you’re equipped with these essential video marketing elements, you’re ready to get to it!  It’s that easy!  Just define your purpose, create a plan, make those videos and give your audience consistent, quality content.  

Are you ready to begin your video marketing campaign? Contact a Realnets team member at 773.631.6851 or via email at  [email protected]  to get started today!