5 Reasons Your Business Needs Video Marketing

Even though the use of video marketing is rising in popularity, many business owners still don’t see the benefit, often viewing it as expensive and not providing any real return on investment. YouTube is the second largest search engine on the planet. That statistic alone speaks volumes to the unique draw that videos offer in comparison to the written word, but there are numerous reasons why any savvy marketer turns to video to jumpstart any brand.

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Improved SEO

According to Comscore, an American global media measuring and analytics company, video is 53 times more likely to generate a first-page Google ranking than any other web content. Video makes up 64% of all internet traffic and is expected to increase to 80% by 2019, according to Cisco’s 2014 Visual Networking Index.

Expanded Reach

The Facebook algorithm is often confusing and ever changing. Companies must continuously find ways to reach new customers. A quick and easy way to increase your reach on Facebook is to post video to your page. Facebook prioritizes native video in its newsfeed. In fact, a recent study from Socialbakers found that native Facebook videos get more organic (unpaid) reach on average than any other type of post on the platform, resulting in an average increase in reach of 135 percent.

Increased Conversion

A recent consumer survey, by Animoto, reported that 73% of those surveyed confirm they are more likely to buy a product or sign up for a service if they watch a branded video that explains the product. Out of those surveyed, 96 % found videos helpful for making online purchase decisions. The report also found that 71% of consumers surveyed confirmed watching a corporate video left them with a positive impression of the company. On the surface, it can be easy to dismiss video as unnecessary fluff, but it’s hard to argue with the statistics when it comes to consumers.

Conveys Your Message

Ultimately, when you’re looking to expand your customer base, it’s all about reaching the people you are most likely to attract. And, how do you do that? Tell them about your brand. Is your organization focused on bettering the community? Tell your potential clients. Did you create an exciting new product? Tell your customer base. While words are effective, video can be extremely compelling. Video is processed by the brain 60,000 times fast than text. 65% of people are visual learners, so naturally video can do what the written word often cannot.

Grabs Attention

We are bombarded by content and images on a near constant basis. The challenge is to stand out among the competition. We’ve all probably watched a video recently that captured our attention. What was it about the video we noticed? Colorful graphics? Beautiful images? Music? A powerful message? Most likely, it was all the above. When done right, video has the power to make us think, and most importantly, the power to impact us.

Call the Experts

Now that you understand some of the reasons behind the success of video in marketing, you might be left wondering where to begin. While a great video can be successful, not all videos are created equal. Sometimes, you need a little help in creating the right message, in video or otherwise. At Chatter Marketing, we identify your most unique selling points and give audiences something to talk about! Give us a call!