One of the biggest barriers to video marketing is figuring out what to talk about. Here are 50 video content ideas organized by category that work for any small business.
Educational Content (10 Ideas)
1. Answer your most common customer question. 2. Explain your process step-by-step. 3. Share an industry tip most people don't know. 4. Bust a common myth in your industry. 5. Explain jargon/terminology in plain language. 6. Share a seasonal tip related to your service. 7. Compare two approaches your customers debate. 8. Share a money-saving tip. 9. Explain when customers DON'T need your service (builds trust). 10. Share a checklist for a common task.
Behind-the-Scenes (10 Ideas)
11. Show your morning routine/setup. 12. Introduce team members. 13. Show how your product is made. 14. Share your workspace. 15. Show a typical day. 16. Share your tools and equipment. 17. Show quality control process. 18. Share your favorite part of the job. 19. Show before/after of your work. 20. Share a funny moment.
Social Proof (10 Ideas)
21-30: Customer testimonials, case study results, before/after transformations, milestone celebrations, award/recognition announcements, community involvement, partnerships, reviews highlights, customer thank-yous, and user-generated content.
Industry Insight (10 Ideas)
31-40: Trend predictions, news commentary, tool recommendations, book/resource reviews, conference takeaways, interview snippets, data/statistics sharing, competitor analysis, market update, and future of industry predictions.
Engagement Content (10 Ideas)
41-50: Polls and questions, this-or-that comparisons, challenges, quick quizzes, hot takes, unpopular opinions, story time, lessons learned, failures and what you learned, and respond to comments.
Never Run Out Again
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