Getting Started with IGTV
Use these IGTV tips to learn how to share long-form videos with your Instagram followers.
COPPA for Crafty YouTubers: What You Need to Know
A new YouTube settlement with the FTC could have major implications for craft business channels if they don’t comply with marking their channels as “child directed.” Find out how COPPA may impact your YouTube channel.
Crafters on Twitch: Using Livestreaming to Build Community
Twitch is a live streaming platform mainly used by gamers, but now crafters are using it show what they’re making and build community at the same time.
The Craft Aisle Creates Irresistible DIY Video Content on Instagram
The Craft Aisle is an Instagram account dedicated to simple craft tutorials with a focus on DIY video. In a short time, this account created by two video producers has gained a lot of traction.
How Introvert Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness Uses Video to Communicate with Customers
Many sewists know Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness thanks to her twice-weekly live videos that feature everything from demos to Q&A, reviews, and even giveaways. But there’s something many of Sara’s customers may be surprised to know: She is a very shy introvert.
How to Create Engaging Videos for Instagram
If you’re feeling inspired by artists using video on Instagram to boost engagement, it’s time to integrate video content into your own social media efforts. The good news is there are plenty of easy and affordable ways to use your smartphone to create engaging video for Instagram.
10 Artists Who Are Doing an Awesome Job with Video on Instagram
The Instagram algorithm makes it tricky to consistently connect with your audience. In an attempt to create more engaging posts, many brands are developing video content to use on social media. Video gives you the opportunity to tell more in-depth stories than a single image, and customers love to see it: 87% of consumers say they’d like to see more video from brands in 2019. Here are ten artists and makers who use video on Instagram to boost engagement from their audience. Check them out!
Strategies for Encouraging More Reviews
Whether you choose to collect reviews organically or take a more active role in tracking customer feedback, here are some honest and helpful strategies for reminding people to take the time and write a review.
How to Get Started with Overhead Videos … At Any Skill Level
Social media strategist and video creator Jennifer Priest recently led a webinar for CIA called Know What Works: Make Videos that Capture Attention. She put together this list of suggested video equipment for all skill levels.
Make Videos that Capture Attention
Social media strategist and video creator Jennifer Priest will lead you through workflows and methods for creating video content on a budget and in very little time. In this webinar, we’ll discuss live video, social media video, and other ways to create and share video content in the context of your business.