093 - 10.5 Mistakes That Are Tanking Your Video Engagement (And How To Fix Them)

Send us Fan MailMany consultants, entrepreneurs, and business owners dive into video content but struggle to get the engagement and views they expect. This episode breaks down 10.5 common video mistakes and how to fix them.In this solo episode, I share practical tips to make your videos more effective. Some of the things I highlighted:🔹 Start with a hook – Grab attention immediately instead of introducing yourself first.🔹 Edit out dead space – Remove long pauses and filler words to keep the pacing tight.🔹 Make your videos visually engaging – Use movement, camera angle changes, or simple transitions.🔹 Always add captions – Most people watch on mute, and captions improve accessibility.🔹 Have a plan – Outline your goal and key points before recording to avoid rambling. 🔷If you're ready to stop thinking about video and start doing it, sign up for my Smarter, Faster, Fun Self-Paced Video Bootcamp. Start anytime, learn on your schedule.   Visit ➡️ SFFVideoBootcamp.comJoin me in The Lab on Substack, my space to test, tweak, and share smart ideas worth chasing, especially around video, content strategy, and showing up online without burning out (or wasting your weekends) Click Here📌 When you’re ready to make creating engaging social media videos a priority, I offer 1:1 coaching and done-with-you video services. 😉 Click Here *********************************************➡️ Need more? Check out the 300+ videos on my YouTube channel Click here for my YouTube channel  ********************************************  For additional insights, connect with Annette Richmond and Black Dog Marketing Strategies on social media. Substack: https://substack.com/@annetterichmond LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetterichmond/YouTube: ...