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Video

With the rise of video technology, it is easier than ever for businesses to create videos for their audiences.

1 Learn the concept

With the rise of video technology, it is easier than ever for businesses to create videos for their audiences. Video can show products, teach skills and tell stories in a way text cannot. This lesson shows what you need to start, which kinds of videos suit different goals and how to keep production simple.

A timeline of a two-minute how-to videoA SHORT HOW-TO VIDEO0:00Hook: the problem0:15Show the steps1:30The result1:50Next step and link
Plan the structure before you press record.

2 See it in action

  • Start with a phone and good light.
  • Keep videos short and focused on one idea.
  • Add captions for people watching without sound.
  • Publish where your audience already spends time.

Worked example

Planning a video for a bike shop

Topic: how to fix a flat tire.

Hook: "Flat tire? You can fix it in five minutes."

Steps: remove the wheel, find the leak, patch, reinstall.

Close: "Need a tube or a patch kit? Link below."

Check: watch it with the sound off. Are the steps still clear from the captions?

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A hardware store films a two-minute video showing how to fix a leaking tap. It becomes its most-watched content and drives visits to the shop.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Choose one video topic.
  2. Write a short outline.
  3. Record a test clip.

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

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