Choosing the best length for your video isn’t always easy to do. You may have a lot to say, or you may be wondering what you will say to fill up open space. But, the good news is you don’t need to create a long video. Attention spans today are significantly less than they used to be, meaning you may find it hard to keep your videos short enough to hold the attention of your viewers.
A Few Guidelines to Consider
When choosing video length, remember less is more. Say what’s important first because your viewers will move on fast. And, you want to do something to capture their attention longer if you need a longer video.
Most business videos are about two minutes in length. That isn’t a lot of time to say what you need to, but on a mobile device, a persons scrolling through their social media page is only going to commit to this amount of time to give you. Short videos rule in this type of scenario.
Have More to Say?
What if you want to give a demonstration or provide a video with significant content to it? That’s something you can do, too. When a topic is of value or is entertaining to your audience, creating a longer video, one up to an hour in length, is necessary. To pull it off, create an introduction video that’s shorter. Individuals who want to stay tuned in will do so.
Long form content like this works well for demos, for example. But, you want to first prep your viewers for it. Use a short video on social media to grab their attention and lead them to the long content.
Explainer videos are also benefited from this type of setup. Webinars and product videos fit this mold, too. But, your goal should always be to get people to the next level – to your website where they can take some action to benefit your company. For this reason, invest wisely here in how you market this content.
Getting your video length right also depends on your audience. If your audience is likely to tune in longer, create longer videos. Sometimes, a bit of trial and error is necessary to get the right form and length for your audience’s needs.
