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How Long Should a Social Media Video Be?

by picklepictures
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It's the question on everyone's lips - whether you're new to social media, video production marketing, and digital content or a supremely experienced old-hand.
#long #media #social #video
  • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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    It depends on the content, and the platform you want to use.
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
    Originally Posted by picklepictures View Post

    It's the question on everyone's lips
    Maybe you should broaden your circle.
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  • Profile picture of the author TobiMDD
    as long as it needs to be ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    I have never watched anything that was shorter than 0 seconds or longer than 2 hours.


    And I've watched quite a few.


    If it's a video about how great they are, it should be 0 seconds, unless it's really good and they are really good, maybe 30 seconds. Unless they are Einstein , Proust, Virgina Wolf, Bill Gates, and their type, then it could be 5 minutes. 6? Somewhere around there.


    Social media videos that work well have a purpose other than "We are posting this because we know we need to be in your face every day," and that purpose dictates the length (style, etc.).


    Narrow down your question; you'll get better answers.


    Originally Posted by picklepictures View Post

    It's the question on everyone's lips - whether you're new to social media, video production marketing, and digital content or a supremely experienced old-hand.
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    • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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      Any video longer than 2 hours and uploaded on social media is a pirated film

      Originally Posted by DABK View Post

      I have never watched anything that was shorter than 0 seconds or longer than 2 hours.
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  • Profile picture of the author Instasol Softtech
    Especially I feel 15min is enough to make a video on any platform and after that it gets boring.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    Well i think it should be in the range of 5 ,10 ,15 or 20 minutes but the content needs to be very engaging for people to watch it as they get bored very fast . I think 1 hour videos its not worth it as people valuate theyr time a lot so they dont want to lose so much time ,if they dont have a real benefit to them
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  • Profile picture of the author Sophia parker
    Best social video length: less than 1 minute

    For viral content, Facebook recommends videos that are less than one minute or stories that are less than 20 seconds in length. But depend on your content.
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  • Profile picture of the author AdFlex
    According to Vimeo, these are optimal times for each platform:

    Instagram:
    - IG story: 1 - 7 slides
    - Grid video: 60 seconds or less
    - IGTV: 2 to 5 minutes

    Facebook:
    - 15 seconds to 3+ minutes

    Twitter:
    - 43 - 45 seconds

    LinkedIn:
    - 30 seconds or less

    Pinterest:
    - 6 - 15 seconds

    YouTube:
    - Organic YouTube video length: 15 minutes
    - TrueView Stream Ads length: videos can be anywhere from 12 seconds to 3 minutes
    - Sponsored Cards length: 15 - 20 seconds

    TikTok:
    - 9 to 15 seconds
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  • Profile picture of the author LarryBell
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    • Profile picture of the author WF- Enzo
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      Does 30 seconds work for you, personally? What about 2-min long videos, for example?

      Originally Posted by LarryBell View Post

      What matter the most is your content. If your content is relatable to the audience or attractive enough, the length of the video doesn't matter. But the ideal time would be of 30 seconds.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChristopherAndreas
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    If you're posting videos meant for quick conversations and business awareness, you should aim for much shorter videos as you can. Because after 15-20 seconds people usually scrool down!
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  • Profile picture of the author Artkantos
    Your goal is to engage and grow your social media following or to sell? The other warriors have asked all the other pertinent questions...Better questions=Better answers
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by Artkantos View Post

      Your goal is to engage and grow your social media following or to sell? The other warriors have asked all the other pertinent questions...Better questions=Better answers
      Considering the thread is over a month and a half old. I doubt the original poster will be back to ask better questions. Since the poster signed right after asking the question.



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