How To Use Video Promotion To Attract Clients And Customers
Online video has surged in popularity in the last year. With YouTube and other video sharing sites and individual websites, there were over 33 billion views in 2009. If you run a business, own or are a partner in a law, accounting, CPA, financial planning, investment, real estate or other professional services firm or you have a medical practice, video promotion must be part of your marketing plan. This marketing tool is both inexpensive and effective. It is a powerful marketing tool to build your visibility, draw people to your website, and bring them to your office.
Video promotion for businesses and practices might be the most important thing that has been introduced into the marketing toolbox since the internet itself. Google conducted a study (“The Brand Value of Rich Media and Video Ads”) which demonstrated that video promotion is the most effective advertising method for building brand recognition and brand loyalty. It is also the most effective method of creating the intention to purchase. This tool alone can significantly increase the number of people who become your customers and clients.
Another report last year from Will Richmond of VideoNuze reported clear numbers that document the growth of online video. According to Richmond, in 2009 there were 33.2 billion views of videos made for the internet. In 2007 views of online videos increased by 39%; in 2008 views increased by 46%; in 2009 views increased by nearly 124%. Growth this significant cannot be ignored. Video promotion should be part of your marketing strategy.
People ranging from social scientists to internet trend watchers and marketing experts have opinions about why video is so popular and so effective. I don’t pretend to have a scientifically demonstrated read on the situation. But I do have an opinion about why your business or practice should be putting together at least one video promotion right now.
— First, we live in a society that is accustomed to receiving information through multi-media. We grew up with television and movies. This is how we receive the news, education, information, and now, everyday communication. Thousands of studies on the effectiveness of television advertising demonstrated the effectiveness of multi-media advertising. The parallel with online video promotion should be obvious.
— One of the first rules marketing students learn is that people prefer doctors, professionals and businesses who are or who are run by people they know and like. In most cases, trust is also a factor in the choice of business or service providers. We draw clients when they know and trust us. So, the second reason is that online video promotion is a great way to help people get to know you.
— The third reason for the popularity of video promotion is that it is a low-cost tactic, it is simple to do, and it can be live on a web site in just minutes. If you have a cell phone that will record video, a digital camera with video options or a video camera, you are ready to go. You can also use a video camera in/on your computer.
— Fourth, as the popularity of current television offerings amply demonstrates, our society is hooked on reality. We want to look into the eyes of people who are trying to sell us something and decide whether we should trust them. The only way you can accomplish this without talking to everyone in your community face-to-face, is with a video clip.
— Fifth, you can use video promotion in many ways. With just small changes, you can produce a video for YouTube, your website, your waiting room, and anywhere else that will show it. You can also quickly, affordably and easily make different versions of a video for different parts of your website or for different groups of people. The limits are established only by your imagination.
It seems to me that video is the way to go if you want to bring in new clients or customers. If you want people to visit your site and then come in and spend money with you, this is the very best tool to make that happen. If you have not started making your video promotion yet, it’s time to start now.
If you own a small business or professional and want more information about video promotion, view the short video, “How You Can Send 25,000 Visitors to Your Site Every Month – For Free” at http://internetleadgenerationacademy.com/freevideo.htm
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