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Types of Videos

Businesses can use several types of videos to engage with their audience and tell a memorable story.

1 Learn the concept

Businesses can use several types of videos to engage with their audience and tell a memorable story. Each type has a different purpose, length and style. This lesson explains the most popular types, such as tutorials, product demos, testimonials, behind-the-scenes and explainers, and how to choose between them.

A table of common video types, their purpose and typical lengthVIDEO TYPESTypePurposeTypical lengthExplainerTeach an idea1 to 2 minTutorialShow how to do something3 to 10 minTestimonialBuild trust1 to 2 minBehind the scenesBuild connection30 sec to 2 min
Pick the type that fits the stage of the buyer.

2 See it in action

  • Tutorials teach and build trust.
  • Demos show how a product works.
  • Testimonials give social proof.
  • Behind-the-scenes content shows the people and process.

Worked example

Choosing videos for a launch

Awareness: a 60-second explainer.

Consideration: a 5-minute tutorial.

Decision: a short customer testimonial.

Result to look for: each video does one job for one stage.

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A bakery makes one tutorial, one behind-the-scenes clip and one customer testimonial each month. Together they teach, show personality and build confidence.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Choose three video types.
  2. Match each to a goal.
  3. Schedule them.

Worksheet Editorial calendar and content brief templateOpen, print or save as PDF

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