{"id":3313,"date":"2025-02-03T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/?p=3313"},"modified":"2025-02-05T23:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T23:31:13","slug":"video-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/video-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Video Marketing Can Assist in the Sales Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Videos are a trend in marketing and branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos have at least 40% more chances of generating user interactions or clicks compared to other media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since lead generation is a crucial process that precedes sales, we should explore new ways to attract people interested in our brand or solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even better: discovering ways to do this consistently is always welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, today we\u2019re going to teach you a strategy that will support your sales process\u2014leveraging videos and audiovisual productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Generate More Leads Using Videos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Extra-o-que-e-um-ROI-de-SEO.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Extra-o-que-e-um-ROI-de-SEO.webp 750w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Extra-o-que-e-um-ROI-de-SEO-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Video marketing is a type of lead generation strategy that can make a significant difference for your company. It\u2019s an endless source of organic traffic for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practically speaking, these leads are generated when the audience interacts with your video and <strong>the links you associate<\/strong> with the publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether on Facebook or paid ads, the clicks direct the lead to a landing page defined by you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since videos drive more interaction and engagement than articles or written material, you\u2019ll be ahead of competitors who are not yet using this type of audiovisual strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Videos to Support the Sales Process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard the phrase, &#8220;Content is king?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already familiar with it, let me reveal something: Videos <em>are the kings of content<\/em>. They are major traffic and visitor generators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can\u2019t always rely on paid traffic and media buying. Ideally, you should alternate between paid and unpaid content strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos and visual materials (like infographics) can guide and educate your audience, answering their questions or creating awareness about unconscious needs they might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, videos are easily shareable and adaptable to various social media platforms (especially if you\u2019re using a suitable video editor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Quality, Rich Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-quality content keeps people coming back. In other words, visitors become leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the content quality is questionable, your brand loses credibility and fails to build trust with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating high-quality content, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address your audience\u2019s questions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster interaction between your brand and people;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spark discovery, as many new users will see you for the first time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate interest, as many users will realize your solution addresses a pain point they have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only well-crafted, high-quality content can go viral and generate hundreds of likes\u2014or even shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re entering the content battle, invest time and use good tools (software) to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Capture Leads Watching Videos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Methods to capture and retain leads are familiar territory for digital marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those unfamiliar, here are some ways to turn your audience into potential buyers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Directing leads to a blog post where they can subscribe to your newsletter;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering a digital incentive or reward in exchange for personal data, like email;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirecting to a video or landing page that employs remarketing (a paid strategy).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever strategy you choose, be creative and invest in good design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People rarely interact with pages they distrust or that fail to capture their attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/lead-generation-strategies-with-chatbots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/arte-blog-1-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/arte-blog-1-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/arte-blog-1-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/arte-blog-1-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/arte-blog-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Important: Which Video Editor to Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve discussed strategies and the advantages of using videos in your prospecting and sales processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But without a good video editor, the project is unlikely to materialize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using editors like Invideo, which enable practical video editing, allows for more frequent video and campaign production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is a shortcut for those new to editing, offering drag-and-drop functionalities for intuitive use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Video Editor for Any Social Media Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary goal of this type of video editor is ease and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest challenges in video marketing strategies is meeting format requirements while staying on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delays in video production are common, especially when striving to maintain a predetermined frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with online editors that allow template and format customization, your video production <strong>becomes much more efficient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Templates and frames for different formats and social media platforms come preloaded in the editor, ready for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Publishing Strategies in Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Como-elaborar-um-relatorio-com-o-ROI.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Como-elaborar-um-relatorio-com-o-ROI.webp 750w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Como-elaborar-um-relatorio-com-o-ROI-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve discussed video editing tools, let\u2019s talk about publishing and distribution <a href=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/lead-generation-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you likely know, YouTube is the most visited website globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it\u2019s advisable for you or your company to create content for this platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lessons, tutorials, or debates\u2014any topics that demonstrate your authority and knowledge\u2014are suitable content for YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a common belief that only short videos are effective, but in practice, this isn\u2019t always true. Event footage, lectures, and presentations can generate significant leads for companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep SEO strategies in mind, as YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generating Leads with Instagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Instagram, your strategy will differ slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With shorter videos but eye-catching titles and colors, you\u2019ll attract attention and gain fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use effective linking and copywriting strategies to drive users to your site or landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that Instagram offers different formats, like feed posts and stories, each requiring distinct sizes and approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? Video editors like the one mentioned earlier provide templates\/formats ready for use, simplifying publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Own Landing Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A strategy widely used by infoproduct creators and software companies involves using videos for conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An introductory video, usually pinned at the top of a landing page, explains your product or service to new users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also recommended to include a call-to-action in these videos to encourage users to click a button and interact with your landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increasing Conversion Rates with Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales pages featuring videos are, on average, five times more likely to convert visitors into leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is due to several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Videos trigger mental cues;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They better explain the product\u2019s functionality;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They lend greater authority to the landing page and the brand;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher CTR (Click-Through Rate);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audiences retain 90% of a video\u2019s message compared to less than 15% when it\u2019s published as text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is advisable for every bottom-of-the-funnel and purchase page to include some type of video, serving as a &#8220;user interaction magnet.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends in Video Production (and Branding)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-2-1024x546-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-2-1024x546-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-2-1024x546-1-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2-2-1024x546-1-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll discuss some trends for your audiovisual production\u2014essentially tips and suggestions for your videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User-Generated Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Nielsen, 90% of users trust user-generated content more than traditional advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This relates to testimonials and the <strong>social proof<\/strong> that videos or content can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in videos or materials featuring real scenes filmed by users can be a true hit on your channel or webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People will feel important and excited to participate in a video or advertisement for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try it and discover what it\u2019s like to have this kind of experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videos Created by Influencers and Experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word of an expert or influencer plays a significant role in users&#8217; decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A video review of a product or service can be a key branding tool to guide your final consumer toward your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To leverage this type of strategy, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produce your own videos;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner with other channels and influencers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal scenario is for you or your brand to develop an in-house public figure who gradually educates and creates niche-focused content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publishing with SEO and Data Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, YouTube is a search engine where SEO best practices coexist with content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be found, craft titles and descriptions that align with users\u2019 search intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the only way to generate interest in your brand, prompting users from various social networks to click on your links and explore further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t intend to be on YouTube, remember that Google itself often highlights videos related to search topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All your content and related themes should be created based on research and data obtained from your network and leads. This includes search intent (Google Search Console) and keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the World of Video Editing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people feel uncomfortable creating or editing videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, countless companies and marketing professionals have already recognized the importance of this acquisition channel, where leads naturally find their way to your website or sales pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we extend this invitation: Start planning your video production strategy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is a camera (a smartphone works), someone to present and create content, and a video editor to make cuts and adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find that becoming a YouTuber or a future influencer isn\u2019t as difficult as it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article was a guest post by Diego Rezi, <a href=\"https:\/\/invideo.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">from the marketing team at Invideo.<\/a> The company offers an online video editor designed for the new generation of creators who need to quickly produce videos in various media and formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/leadster-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5d1949e1-026a-42d7-9a7b-d350b76cd5fa.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5d1949e1-026a-42d7-9a7b-d350b76cd5fa.webp 980w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5d1949e1-026a-42d7-9a7b-d350b76cd5fa-300x112.webp 300w, https:\/\/getleadster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/5d1949e1-026a-42d7-9a7b-d350b76cd5fa-768x286.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Videos are a trend in marketing and branding. 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