Video Confidence Collective

When you talk to people, it's easier to connect and have a spontaneous conversation because they see you properly -- your facial expression, body language, and all the nuances that you don't normally notice when you're interacting with them personally. But when you switch to a video call and then can't see you clearly because of poor lighting, you risk getting disconnected and people get...

When trying to make sales online, we often focus on crafting the best campaigns on social media or in email marketing, hoping to drive traffic towards websites, and derive conversions. But sending people to websites is just half the battle. Understanding how users behave on your website and how to create a smoother experience for them to get what they want will increase chances of ROI. And th...

Video calls and virtual conferences have become a crucial element for work-from-home employees or professionals. But to make it work, you need to match the convenience found with in-person conversation and not be distracted by faulty internet connection, messy background, silhouette or overexposed video quality, or scratchy audio. So how do you do it with what you have right now? Welcome...

Isn't TikTok for youngsters and Gen-Zs? It's all about dancing and singing isn't it? These are some of the most pervasive misconceptions business leaders and marketers hold against the most popular website in 2021 that even surpassed Google. And yet, in the late 2000s, social media platform Facebook was getting the same treatment and has proven to be the most profitable for advertisers and ma...

If your video is crammed with too much information or filled with long and winding explanation of a complex topic, chances are, you've already lost your audience. People only have an average of seven seconds to decide if watching your video is worth their time and headspace. And that attention span is only getting smaller. So how do you make the most of a video that not only grabs and retains...

Are you prone to rewriting scripts, re-shooting scenes, and doing too much engineering on editing? Are you at the brink of sanity because of the gruelling process this video has taken you? Have you come to doubt this investment after everything you've been through? Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting...

"Don't judge a book by it's cover" still holds some truth to it in general. But for videos, you need to help your viewers decide why they need to click your video among the rest of videos that promises great, if not similar, content. Or else, your video risk getting scrolled away to oblivion.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies f...

You've got your camera, lights, and microphone, ready to shine on the second largest search engine online - YouTube. Everybody likes to watch video, and you think it only makes sense to be on the spotlight and start churning out content, with hopes to bring profit for your business. But viewers don't take too long to your channel before swiping down your episode to oblivion. You realise you're not...

You're proud of your videos. You've strived to create the best offers. You believe you've given enough thought for your audience. But no one is clicking that call-to-action button and the site traffic isn't converting.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need...

How well do clients understand their financial plans? Financial planners create text document on Statement of Advice to clients that costs days and thousand of dollars to produce, only for some clients to come back, scratching their heads, with a ton of questions on the document. With the onset of pandemic that forced people to do video meetings instead, the concept of Video SOA was born, and more...

No one is perfect. And as much as you'd like your performance to come across  au naturel,  presenting to the camera without making it look like you're reading off a teleprompter may take years of practice and mastery. So how do you do it?  Two saving words: Ad lib.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera...

By definition, startup refers to a company in the first stage of operations and are founded by entrepreneur/s who develop a product or service in demand. They are often funded by venture capitalists because they start with high costs and limited revenue in general. But what happens when startups hit the rut? What considerations must be fulfilled to change tack and reboot the system?  And does...

So you have finalised your video script and think it's a masterpiece. You've said everything you wanted to say, even used jargons and some tongue-twisters to make it sound smart and catchy. You hand it over to the voice-over artist for recording, and hear him tumble in his words all the way to the end, out of breath and possibly, out of his wits. Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made S...

If you want to stay on top of the game in the digital age, it's vital to find the best technology out there so you can communicate with your customers, track emails and calendar, monitor progress of projects and measure success. And for financial planners and advisers who capitalise on in-person meetings, this has become more imperative during pandemic.  So how do you find the right tech...

Every word counts. And if you don't want to lose your audience with a speech that could get out of hand because of overwriting, here's a great scripting tip: writing less is more.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presenting, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools you need to get started with videos. In thi...

If you want to give your business a chance to profit and grow, video selling is the way to go. And if you have preconceived ideas about producing videos for business, you might clam up the instant you hear about the cost of actually producing just one. But these days, there's no need to worry much as most video platforms are available online. And one of the leading video-hosting platform made...

Do you hear yourself sounding like you're reading off a script when presenting? Do the words feel unnatural when you articulate them, and yet the same words come off just right when you read them on a website or a blog?  Are you confused at what voice you need to properly address your audience? Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies...

So you've done your part in creating content online and making your website come alive with videos to showcase your brand, services and product. But so far, the numbers have stalled, and there's no progress to your video engagements. Is there another way for you to attract prospects?  Two words: Video Prospecting.  Break through the noise with a video strategy that doesn't need to be ent...

You can be presenting the most boring topic in the world, but still capture and hold the viewer's interest with how much life you put into your performance. And that is the best asset a presenter can have: energy.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools yo...

Kickstarting your ecommerce business on this day and age has never been this easy, with platforms that allows your brands to go online in just a few days. While managing it can be a daunting task, many ecommerce brands are able to go viral, thanks to effective content strategy. So, does it mean you're ready to scale? How do you scale an ecommerce business? Is it worth a shot? Welcome to...

In video presentations, you prepare for your speech and practice your scripts, perfecting what to say and how you say it. But in the end, it's all about how your audience will hear your presentation that matters the most. And you don't want them switching off or zoning out when you deliver them with not an inch of gusto in your voice.  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast se...

Now more than ever, the online world is saturated with content to keep up with the consumption, trends and algorithms, all to grab people's attention. So companies and brands must find a way to be memorable over the noise. And one solution that crosses multi-channels and is gaining traction is none other than audio. Quality voice acting, valuable podcasts, and smart audio branding -- how do these...

People are more inclined to perfect their  presentation  script to make sure they express their ideas during the speech, but tend to overlook the delivery. And when their audience start to nod off or zone out, they don't immediately understand what's wrong. And in a kind of a misstep, they lose their confidence, thereby losing attention.  And no, the problem is not th...

One of the best strategies to build sales is to grow a community. And these days, what better way to build a following than sharing video content about your business on video sharing platforms dominating the space today: YouTube and TikTok. And boy, do people love watching videos from these sites. With 1.9 billion users, YouTube has become the world's second largest search engine and most vis...

Why do presenters smile on camera? Why is it important for them to use hand gestures or move around the screen? Does it convey the message more effectively than just standing still and reading the words off the teleprompter?  Welcome to 'Video Tips,' the Video Made Simple podcast segment where we offer strategies for on-camera presentation, scripting, and video marketing: all the tools y...