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Video Strategies for Social Media Success: From Instagram to YouTube

January 15, 20242 min read

“Video is the most powerful way to communicate online. It's the closest thing to being face-to-face.” - Amy Jo Martin

Video has a unique power to engage, educate, and entertain. By delivering valuable information or entertainment, you're not only capturing attention but also building trust and loyalty.

In a crowded online world, meaningful content is your most powerful asset to standing out and forming lasting connections. Staying consistent is key! 🗝️

Each online platfrom platform has its own unique audience, and customizing your content to fit these audiences is key for optimal results.

With that said, here's a breakdown of social media to help you dominate your online presence! 👊

✔️ Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

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  • Video Format: These platforms primarily use a vertical 9:16 aspect ratio, which is perfect for mobile viewing.

  • Fast-Paced, Engaging Content: Videos that are 30-60 seconds long, sometimes even shorter, work best here.

  • Strong Hook: With the knowledge of how quickly viewers scroll through their feeds, it's essential to create content that captures their attention within the first second.

    The objective is to instantly hook them, whether through visually amazing material or a thought-provoking, controversial, or intriguing question or statement.

  • Platform-Specific Features: Use unique tools offered by these platforms, such as trendy music, colors, and interactive elements like captions and emojis to enhance viewer engagement. But make sure to be consistent, because it helps your brand be recognized quickly in the online noise. You want to stand out. 🙂

✔️ YouTube - Long Format Content

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  • In-Depth, Value-Driven Videos: YouTube is the go-to platform for longer videos, usually over 5 minutes. This format is ideal for tutorials, product features, interviews, vlogs,documentaries, or deep dives into specific topics. The key is to provide significant value to your viewers.

  • Viewer Channel Retention Strategies: Keep your audience engaged by creating interconnected topics and organizing them into playlists. This encourages viewers to spend more time on your channel, thereby increasing channel retention.

✔️ LinkedIn - Professional and Educational Content

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  • Company Updates and Industry News: Share the latest developments in your company or industry to keep your audience informed with our business journey.

  • Educational and Behind-the-Scenes Content: Provide educational content that adds value to your audience. Behind-the-scenes glimpses into company operations or culture can also be very engaging.

  • Showcase Your Portfolio: LinkedIn is an excellent platform to showcase your work, achievements, and professional milestones.

By adapting your video content and style of filming to each of these platforms' unique features and audience preferences, you can create more engaging and impactful videos.

This targeted approach ensures your videos resonate with viewers and achieve the desired engagement across different channels.


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Tom Strojnik

Founder of Video-Story Productions.

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