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Calls to Action
Watching video online is an interactive and social
experience. Content creators rely on the actions of
their audience to help them succeed - but many
viewers won’t act unless you prompt them. Your
videos should have specic Calls to Action (CTAs).
CTAs should be minimal and simple; too many
prompts can cause confusion. Make it as easy as
possible for viewers to act.
Types of Action
• Subscribe. Invite viewers to subscribe to your
channel and give them good reasons to do it!
• Watch more. Direct viewers to the next episode, a
new video or a playlist.
• Likes/share. Ask viewers to like or share a video – it
gets broadcast to the community and will bring
new viewers to your work.
• Comments. Ask for comments! Posing specic
questions will boost participation.
How to include CTAs
• Direct Host-Mentions. Talk directly to the camera
to get your audience to listen and act.
• Annotations. Annotations – clickable text overlaid
on your video – are one of the most versatile ways
to engage with your viewers.
• In-video graphics. Eye-catching graphics can
encourage subscribing, commenting or sharing.
Use the spotlight annotation to make these
graphics clickable once the video is published.
• End-cards. Create an end-card that directs viewers
to act. Create a template that builds consistency
into the end of your videos.
• Video Descriptions. Put in-depth descriptions
about your videos (and links to your site and social
media) here.
Dependingonyourmessage,placeCTAsatthe
beginning,middleorendofthevideo.
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