With over 3.5 billion active social media users worldwide, there’s no denying the power of social media marketing. And when it comes to creating social media videos, the equestrian industry is lagging behind.

The majority of horse businesses are still relying on static images and text-based posts to promote their products and services. However, studies have shown that video content is far more effective in driving engagement and conversions.

Not sure where to start? Check out this blog post to learn why you should create social media videos for your equestrian business, as well as tips on how to get started.

Why is creating social media videos important for your equestrian business?

Creating social media videos is a great way to boost engagement and reach, as well as showcase all the great things your equestrian business has to offer. Research shows that social media videos have higher engagement rates than other types of content, such as images and text-based posts. This is because videos can capture attention and convey messages in a more impactful way than static images or text. What’s more, videos are more likely to be shared and spread organically, helping to increase brand awareness and reach a wider audience. Creating videos that stand out from the crowd is a great way to get potential customers interested in what your equestrian business has to offer.

What are some tips for creating social media videos?

Creating compelling social media videos can seem daunting, but there’s no need to worry. Here are some top tips to help you get started:

• Keep it short and sweet. According to research, the ideal length for a social media video is less than 60 seconds. This allows you to capture people’s attention quickly and get your message across in a more effective way.
• Make sure the video is relevant to your equestrian business.
• Your videos should be tailored to your audience and reflect the values of your equestrian business.
• Showcase your services, products, industry knowledge and expertise to demonstrate why your business is the go-to resource for horse-related matters.

How can you use social media videos to promote your business?

Social media videos can be used to highlight different aspects of your business that will appeal to customers. You can use videos to show off how you’re helping customers, teaching tips and tricks, advertising special offers or promotions, creating tutorials, and much more. You could also consider creating a series of videos that follow the same theme. This can help create consistency, as well as ensure that each video builds upon the previous one. Furthermore, you can use videos to share behind-the-scenes content, drive traffic to your website and blog, or announce new products or services. This helps you stay one step ahead and get people excited about your equestrian business.

Conclusion

Content creation is key to success in the equestrian industry, and social media videos can be a great way to do just that. Creating videos for social media can help you drive engagement, boost brand awareness, and reach a wider audience. With the right strategy, you can use social media videos to effectively promote your business and get people excited about what you have to offer. So why not give it a try?

Want to know more about our Digital Marketing Services and how to promote your business through Social Media? Get in touch with us here at https://equestrianmarketing.co.uk/ or just call us for a friendly chat on 0161 703 7727

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• Only 5% of your followers will actually see your organic posts!
• Don’t confuse your social media followers with a fully engaged community!
• The average time a potential customer spends on your website is 24 secs

So, If you are NOT advertising on Google, Facebook and Instagram then chances are you are losing potential customers to your competitors!

Top 10 Social Media UK Statistics for the UK in 2022

• There are 53 million active social media users in the UK.
• 98% of UK users use social media on their mobile devices.
• The average UK user spends 110 minutes on social media per day.
• Social media penetration in the UK is 66%, while internet penetration in the UK is 94.9%.
• Facebook has 44.84 million users in the UK
• Facebook is used daily by 44% of the UK population
• Largest Facebook age group are aged 25 to 34  (11.32 million users)
• 30% of Instagram users in the UK are aged 25 to 34.
• 57% of Instagram users in the UK are women.
• Total social media advertising spend in the UK is £3.6 billion

Top 3 social media goals for UK companies

• Raise Brand Awareness
• Acquire New Customers
• Drive Sales Conversions

Results driven Equestrian Marketing

By running successful advertising campaigns on Google, Facebook and Instagram – we know the best places to engage with Horse riders and Horse owners.

And …………we generate a high level of sales leads from these engagements!

How can we help your equestrian business?

Step 1

A FREE, no obligation chat (phone or zoom) to find out what you want to achieve.

Step 2

We will take a look at your website and social media channels to check these key areas:

• Website Audit – traffic, loading speeds & any technical issues
• Website Keyword rankings compared to your top 3 competitors
• Social Media activities and engagements

Step 3

From the results in step 1 we produce an Action Plan that covers:

• What needs to be done – creative content, imagery etc.
• Suggested Advertising budgets
• Campaign time frames and costs.
• Measurable Results – ROAS.

Take the first step and get in touch

• email – help@venta.uk
• Phone – 0161 703 7727
• WhatsApp

Written by Garry MacLaren Dip.FCIM from Venta Digital Marketing

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