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VIDEO LAB ARCHIVE
We do a lot of experiments to determine the best ways to use video for marketing. We thought it would be useful to share our conclusions with you, all in one place.
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BUFFERING
When a video starts to buffer, 80% of viewers will stop watching.
VIDEO SEO
In a Google search, videos are 41% more likely to get clicked on than text links.
50% more people will complete a 1 minute video than a 2 minute video.
In emails, video links get 300% more clicks than text and images.
THE THUMBNAIL EFFECT
Custom video thumbnails get 36% higher play rates than automatic thumbnails.
VIDEO AND CONVERSION RATES
A pricing page with a video gave us 15% more signups than text only.

