IGTV (for Instagram TV) is the new Instagram video app that supports vertical-format video on smartphones and desktops. You can post videos of up to 10 minutes in length, although creators with large audiences can post videos up to 60 minutes long. Instagram, a part of Facebook, is now set to compete directly with YouTube, giving individuals and businesses a new social media channel. Let’s explore how your business can profit from IGTV:
You can’t ignore video:
About a third of online activity involves watching video according to Wordstream, and Ciscopredicts 78% of mobile data traffic will be video by 2021. Viewers of video ads are twice as likely to tell others about them compared to text or image ads, and 25% of viewers make an immediate purchase after viewing a video ad[i]. There are more than 3.5 billion[ii] unique mobile internet users who on average spend 69%[iii] of their media time on their phones. Eighty percent[iv] of global internet usage will be driven by mobile devices and half[v] of an individual’s digital media time occurs on mobile apps. These statistics compel businesses to include marketing videos in their content marketing strategy, lest they cede the territory to their competitors.
IGTV supports clickable links:
You can add multiple links to your IGTV video’s description to drive traffic to your website, other videos, or wherever else you choose. To ensure your viewers know about the links, mention them in your video. This feature has the potential to significantly increase your website traffic and conversion ratio. You can also add up to 30 hashtags in your video description, meaning you will gain visibility through regular hashtag searches. These features should help you grow your channel and your business.
IGTV is easy to use:
Even the smallest businesses can easily create IGTV videos. You don’t have to have Hollywood production values to create compelling videos, although expert videographers can use all their tricks if they choose. To create an IGTV, turn on the video feature of your phone and start recording. You can use simple yet powerful video editor apps such as InShot, Splice and VideoShow to add music, titles, voice-overs, emojis and special effects. With a little thought, you should be able to create entertaining and engaging content. Once you’re happy with your video, simply upload it via the IGTV mobile app and you’re all set.
Your Instagram followers automatically follow your videos:
This setup means you can increase the value of your Instagram account substantially by uploading your marketing videos. Sure, you can create weekly or monthly videos, but if you run daily promotions, IGTV can get the word out fast in a compelling manner. Retailers and merchandizers will find this capability a boon for driving customers to their websites and/or brick-and-mortar stores.
You can create training and product demo videos:
Your marketing push can include high-value videos that increase the knowledge of potential or actual customers. You can also train your employees or demonstrate how your product is used. The ways you use IGTV to increase sales, service and support are limited only by your imagination.
IGTV, when properly leveraged, has the potential to grow your business significantly. In fact, you might find you need expanded inventory, more employees, a larger store, or perhaps additional stores. If you need working capital to expand your business, consider a business loan from IOU Financial, where you can borrow up to $300,000 on convenient terms quickly and easily.
[i] https://thenextscoop.com/use-instagram-igtv-business/
[ii]https://www.statista.com/topics/779/mobile-internet/
[iii]http://www.comscore.com/Insights/Presentations-and-Whitepapers/2017/2017-US-Cross-Platform-Future-in-Focus?
[iv]https://www.zenithmedia.com/mobile-forecasts-75-internet-use-will-mobile-2017/
[v]https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Blog/Smartphone-Apps-Are-Now-50-of-All-US-Digital-Media-Time-Spent