Trust is currency in 2025, and nothing cashes in like customer testimonial videos. đ¶
Theyâre not just feel-good clipsâtheyâre persuasive, authentic proof your business delivers. At GK Media, weâve seen a single well-made testimonial boost a clientâs sales by 25%. Hereâs why they work and how to nail them. đ
Testimonials tap emotion. Stats impress, but stories sell. đ
A happy customer sharing their winâhow your product saved time, money, or stressâhits harder than any pitch. Itâs third-party validation, the kind skeptics canât ignore. Video adds power: tone, expression, and unscripted moments make it real. A GK Media client, a SaaS provider, filmed a user gushing about their toolâconversions spiked within the week. đïž
Theyâre versatile, too.
Embed them on landing pages.
Share on social đČ.
Play at events.
Short (1-2 minutes) or long (5-10), they fit anywhere. Google loves videoâSEO gets a bump, keeping you visible. Plus, theyâre shareable. Happy customers spread the word, turning one story into dozens of impressions. đ„
Make them straightforward. âĄïž
Invite a thrilled clientâsomeone with results. Film in their space or yours; natural settings beat studios for vibe. Ask open-ended questions: âWhat problem did we solve?â âHowâs life better now?â Let them rambleâedit later. Keep it unpolished but clear; authenticity trumps gloss.
Editingâs key. đ
Trim to the meat.
Highlight the problem, solution, and joy. đ
Add subtle branding (logo, tagline).
Test it on a small group; if it drags, cut more. đŹ
The payoff? Credibility and possibly more work. đ
Prospects trust peers over ads. One video can tip a sale, especially in competitive fields. Start with one this monthâreach out to your best client. At GK Media, weâre here to shoot, edit, or strategise. Your customersâ stories are waitingâlet them shine. âïž
Just contact us via info@gkmedia.ie or visit our website.