Unleashing YouTube's Potential in Mortgage Marketing

YouTube, more than just an entertainment hub, can be a powerful marketing tool for mortgage professionals. It's a vast platform that allows you to reach and engage with potential clients.

Key Tips:

1. YouTube isn't just for entertainment; it's a tool to build relationships and boost website traffic.
2. Create videos like introductions, mortgage promotions, industry updates, holiday greetings, process updates, and thank-you messages.
3. Research your audience and relevant keywords, keep videos concise, and include a call to action in the video description.
4. Be creative and offer promotional giveaways to viewers.

Why Use YouTube?

Owned by Google, YouTube is the world's second-largest search engine and accounts for a significant portion of daily internet traffic. By posting optimized videos, you can increase your visibility.

What Videos to Make?

Create videos that introduce yourself, promote your services, update viewers on the mortgage industry, send holiday greetings, explain the mortgage process, and thank clients and partners.

How to Optimize YouTube?

Successful YouTube video marketing involves more than just recording and uploading video. Everything from the content you produce to how you optimize it online requires research and a comprehensive understanding of your target market.To maximize your YouTube marketing, research your target audience and relevant keywords, keep videos short and focused, and include a call to action in your video description. Be creative and add a personal touch.

Consider offering a freebie, like a mortgage guide download or a free consultation, to attract viewers.

Here are some tips that can transform your simple videos into powerful marketing tools.

Keyword and Audience Research Research forms the foundation of any marketing strategy, and creating a YouTube channel is no different. Before you record your first video, you should spend some time on YouTube performing keyword searches. Understanding these keywords will aid you in optimizing your content. Also, consider who is searching for this information on YouTube, and how you can target that audience.

Purposeful Videos 

After you've identified the keywords and your audience, you can produce content targeting these keyword terms and your target viewers. Ensure your videos are concise and to the point, making it easy for viewers to receive and understand the information they are searching for. Include ways for them to follow up and connect with you. If you have a large topic to cover, consider dividing it into a series of smaller videos. This accommodates viewers who often have a short attention span, encouraging them to return to view subsequent videos. Always stick to your topic and remember to include a call to action at the end of every video.

The Importance of Video Descriptions 

While the content you record is crucial, writing a compelling YouTube video description is often even more important. A good description not only captivates viewers' interest but also provides a means for them to contact you. Moreover, it boosts SEO. A well-written description assists algorithms in better understanding your content and recommending it to new viewers. When writing your description, focus on your keywords and be sure to include a call to action with a link to your website.

With the right approach, YouTube can be a game-changer for your mortgage business. If you need more information or other lead-generating tools, the ReviewMyMortgage Team is here to help. Schedule a strategy session with us today and let's take your business to the next level!