{"id":692,"date":"2017-03-08T17:41:26","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T22:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.90.43.4\/?p=692"},"modified":"2022-01-27T14:05:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T19:05:05","slug":"stop-right-there-grab-viewers-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/stop-right-there-grab-viewers-attention.html","title":{"rendered":"Stop Right There! 11 Easy Ways to Grab Your Viewers\u2019 Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know the average human attention span is just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/2016\/12\/04\/our-8-second-attention-span-and-the-future-of-news-media\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eight seconds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? That means videographers have only eight seconds to hook viewers before they move to the next thing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could say that this makes life hard for video\u00a0professionals, but we\u2019re glass-half-full people here at <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\">SproutVideo<\/a>! A truly memorable intro is a great opportunity to make a killer first impression, and set yourself apart from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019re going to share actionable tips on what to do during those crucial first few seconds to make your viewers sit up and pay attention.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1.\u00a0Move quickly.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is so important it\u2019s worth repeating &#8211; video drives engagement. A creative, interesting video will not only grab viewers\u2019 attention, it will hold it. But, how do you get there?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Within the first segment of the video, focus on the hook. The intro to your video\u00a0should immediately make viewers want to watch more.<\/p>\n<p>Emotions are the <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/the-science-behind-the-role-of-emotions-in-video-sharing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">key to a making viewers want to keep watching<\/a>. Trigger an emotional response early in the video to pique their interest.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Choose a snappy title.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people find it easy to choose a snappy title, others take a little longer. If you fall into the second category, don\u2019t panic! <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/use-keyword-data-to-select-video-topics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keywords<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to come up with some great ideas and <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/17-video-seo-best-practices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">optimize your video for Google searches<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid vague titles in favor of titles that are descriptive &#8211; viewers want to know what they\u2019re going to watch. To learn more about why video titles are important, read our post <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/what-is-video-metadata-and-how-do-i-use-it.html#close\">What is Video Metadata and How Do I Use It?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Make your thumbnail stand out.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the video\u2019s title, an <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/help\/articles\/53-how_to_set_or_change_the_poster_frame_for_a_video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outstanding poster frame<\/a>\u00a0will tempt viewers to stop and watch. The thumbnail should be brand-specific, so the audience knows they\u2019re about to learn something about your organization. The image should also be HD &#8211; poor quality image could reflect badly on the quality of your video. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/how-to-design-ab-video-testing.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry out A\/B testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you\u2019ve chosen the most effective image possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-693\" src=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/video-new.png\" alt=\"high quality\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>4. Pay attention to picture and sound quality.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the sound and video quality optimal? It\u2019s unlikely viewers will stop to watch a poor quality marketing video. It also risks creating a negative first impression of your brand. Learn more about video quality (and the actions you can take) in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/does-video-quality-impact-viewer-engagement.html#close\">Does Video Quality Matter?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Get to the point.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your audience is\u00a0much more interested in hearing what your brand can do for them, rather than how great you are. Let <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">them<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tell others about your organization or product by producing an engaging, shareable video. If you want, you can use the description of the video, or other content on the landing page, to introduce your brand and provide more detail there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Connect with viewers by being relatable.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding your customer demographic will help you create videos they can relate to. We\u2019ve put everything you need to know about relating to your viewers in our post <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/how-to-charm-your-audience.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Charm Your Audience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-694\" src=\"https:\/\/d9pfvpeevxz0y.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/woman-computer-bed.png\" alt=\"relateable video marketing\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" \/><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>7. Can you work with an influencer?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t want a company to tell them what to buy. But, they will stop what they\u2019re doing, watch, and trust a video featuring an influencer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/deborahweinswig\/2016\/10\/05\/influencers-are-the-new-brands\/#22f7e4b47919\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92% of consumers trust an influencer more than an advertisement or traditional celebrity endorsement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. VIP influencer marketing generally requires deep pockets and friends in high places, so most brands work with influencers who have made their name on social media. Our blog <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/supercharge-your-campaigns-with-influencer-video-marketing.html#close\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Ways to Supercharge Your Campaigns with Influencer Video Marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains how to work with an influencer in your next video.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Keep the 8 second rule in mind.<\/h3>\n<p>When time is of the essence, you need to turn to video. It\u2019s the ideal medium to strike up a conversation with your target market. Every single second matters, so spend time editing to ensure that the introduction really counts. The important information should be included in the first eight seconds: a killer hook, your company or branding, and value proposition.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Repetition, repetition, repetition.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are forgetful. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/human-attention-span-decreased#sm.0000rzj956f1yejuzxo1vkxj21zuy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 40% of Americans have forgotten one basic piece of information or lost one everyday item in the past week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! For video marketers, this means that saying something once &#8211; especially if it\u2019s a key piece of information &#8211; isn\u2019t enough. The names of the product and brand should be repeated throughout the video, in as natural as way as possible. Including a call to action at the start and the end of the video is a good strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. It\u2019s all about YOU.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2017 study showed that using the word \u2018you\u2019 in the first five seconds of a video will have a massive impact on views. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tubefilter.com\/2017\/02\/06\/study-say-you-youtube-video-five-seconds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videos that contained the word \u2018you\u2019 twice in the first five seconds had view counts that were 97% higher than videos that did not use this word<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This research was carried out on YouTube videos, but it can\u2019t hurt to use the findings in videos hosted on other platforms!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>11. Mix it up.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone watches the first few seconds of your video, they should get the most important message, but what about the rest? All the content in your video is vital, can you really afford for your audience to miss out? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycle what you can. If you have lots of b-roll, see if you can use this to repackage the video. Head over to our blog <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/25-cool-places-and-spaces-to-shoot-b-roll.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Cool Places and Spaces to Shoot B-Roll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for interesting ideas. If you\u2019ve included slides in your video, be sure to use these in other videos in this campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding your viewers\u2019 concentration is difficult, but not impossible. By ensuring that every aspect of your videos is engaging, relatable, and tailored to the interests of your customer base, it is possible to hook your audience. And now congratulate yourself for concentrating right to the end of this post!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any tips on using video to grab customers\u2019 attention, share them below or on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sproutvideo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">MIN TO READ<\/span><\/span> Did you know the average human attention span is just eight seconds? That means videographers have only eight seconds to hook viewers before they move to the next thing. 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