Did you know that 72 hours of video are uploaded to Youtube every 60 seconds? Or that more video content is uploaded every 30 days than the major U.S. television networks have created in 30 years? How about that half of all video content is viewed on mobile?
Now more than ever, video plays an important part in any marketing or engagement strategy. Its ability to deliver complex information efficiently is unparalleled, and the uptick in viewers’ information retention is enormous: according to Wordstream, viewers retain 95% of a message when it’s delivered via video versus only around 10% when a message is just text.
User engagement is one of the largest hurdles to be overcome when developing, launching, and running a mobile app. With literally millions of apps to choose from between Google Play and the Apple App Store, getting users’ attention is crucial. And even when people do choose your app, Localytics has found that 20% of apps are used only once. Your app might be innovative, crisp, and well-executed, but it all means nothing if nobody chooses to use it more than once or twice. That’s why harnessing the power of video to communicate the value of your app is so important: any savvy marketer will tell you that it’s cheaper to retain existing users than it is to acquire new ones, so video represents the most potent bang for your buck when it comes to reminding users of all that your app has to offer. Using video in combination with other strategies, such as in-app messaging or marketing on social media platforms will help you educate your existing users as to the different benefits that will come from using your app, keeping them happy and engaged.
When you make the decision to begin work on a mobile app, one of the best choices you can make is to find a mobile app developer to incorporate video in diverse ways from the beginning. Go with developers who will engage with the entire process of your app’s development, from design straight through to launch, rather than just the initial development phase.
App development agencies like Toronto’s Guaraná Technologies, for example, pride themselves on being involved in every step of building a successful app for their clients — meaning that they better understand what your app can deliver to users, and will be perfectly positioned to help leverage the potential of video to attract a user base and drive buzz. Your videos don’t need to be big-budget Hollywood productions, either. Eighty-five percent of videos viewed on Facebook are viewed entirely without sound, and it has been shown that videos under two minutes get the most engagement — so don’t automatically assume that making video part of your strategy means a huge hit to your bottom line. Visit their blog for helpful tips and information for app development and learn how video can help you attract more engaged users.
Right now, online video accounts for half of all mobile traffic. There’s a good reason for that: we like video. It’s effective. It’s easy to engage with. It’s fun. And there’s no reason not to take advantage of those qualities! Whether you’re helping your existing users maximize their experience or drumming up excitement in new audiences, video should be one of your go-to tools.
