Are videos important for a product launch on Product Hunt?

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Clayton Walker · Accepted Answer

I may be biased as I come from an editing and animation background, but my answer is absolutely. You can convey a lot more information in a short amount of time with a well made video. Personally when I go to a product page I always watch the videos first. Almost every product I’ve downloaded via product hunt was after watching the video and getting a better understanding of the products functionality. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a custom, fully animated video. You just need to tell a good story and showcase your product and its ease of use well.

Clayton Walker · Answer

@henry_burkert you’re welcome! I just checked out your site and wanted to say your demo is top notch! Our team is remote and lives on slack, we’re going to try this out :)

Nolan Wang · Answer

Would totally say yes. The world is getting more and more visually focused by the day. Having a good intro video adds a lot of value. We haven't launched on Product Hunt yet but we have done Kickstarter campaigns before for fun. Having a good video makes a big difference. Had to learn video editing ourselves but in the end, it was great learning :))) For reference: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj...

Clayton Walker · Answer

@henry_burkert I got you 🤝 followed and look forward to supporting you on launch day 🎉

Rupal Saini · Answer

I do think so; it's because people prefer watching short product videos over reading lengthy content.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Videos can definitely add a dynamic touch to your product launch on Product Hunt! They can help showcase key features, provide a walkthrough, and engage users in a more visual way. Just remember, a good video can make a lasting impression and set your product apart from the rest.

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I never watch them, for me, the description of the product is more important

Milli Sen · Answer

Absolutely. I follow the "Show don't tell" concept often. Visitors would like to have a glance at the product before testing it out so it's important to include video demos.

Nachiket Patel · Answer

Yes, videos are important for a product launch on Product Hunt as they enhance visual appeal, demonstrate product functionality effectively, engage users more deeply, facilitate storytelling about the product's journey and purpose, encourage social sharing for broader reach, and cater to diverse user preferences and accessibility needs, ultimately increasing the likelihood of capturing users' attention and generating interest in the product.

Cervantez Billlie · Answer

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Henry Burkert · Answer

@claytonwalker Very cool, that makes me happy! I'd love to hear your feedback. :) You can also sign up on our coming soon page: https://www.producthunt.com/prod...

Henry Burkert · Answer

@claytonwalker Thanks for your feedback. We also chose a video for our launch. :)

Henry Burkert · Answer

@nolan_wang Cool, thanks for your feedback!

Henry Burkert · Answer

@elena_malneva Yes, the description is certainly also very important. Short and precise is the best

Thomas Yanik · Answer

Yes, videos can be important for a product launch on Product Hunt to showcase features and engage users visually.

Are videos important for a product launch on Product Hunt?

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