You might think that a walkthrough is something you can find on YouTube. Well, yes and no. A walkthrough is an interactive video tutorial that walks the viewer through a specific task, such as how to perform a task or how to complete an activity. Interactive tutorials are also known as “walkthroughs.”
However, not all walkthroughs are interactive as there are many different types of tutorials, and not all are created equal. Here’s why you should consider making an interactive tutorial and what to include in your video’s description:
Concrete examples of interactive walkthroughs
Interactive walkthroughs are examples of how to use the controls or functionality of a product. Let’s look at five different models of interactive walkthroughs:
1. Automotive: How to troubleshoot, repair and maintain your car or truck
2. Camera: How to use your camera, including formal and informal photography
3. Electrical: How to connect, operate and maintain various electrical devices, appliances, and appliances
4. Painting and decorating: How to create an eye-catching, contemporary and meaningful space in your home
5. Home Decor: How to choose, purchase and use the correct materials for a room in your home
Tell your audience why your product is different from other products
You need to tell your audience why your product is different from other products on the market. This will help them to decide if your product is right for them or not. You might want to tell them about the additional functionality, how your product is made to be used and what makes it stand out from the rest.
Make your video easy to understand
Interactive videos are a type of made-to-order video, which means they are created with particular customers in mind. Make sure that your video is easy to understand and if necessary, proofread. If you make a video that is difficult to understand, viewers will have an easier time figuring out why your product is not right for them. It is better to err on the side of too straightforward rather than having a video that is too difficult to understand.
Provide relevant guidance for your viewer
You need to provide relevant guidance for your viewer. For example, if you have a car repair shop, you might want to direct your viewer to the proper location to find parts or reference the specific vehicle you sell and its features.
The show, don’t just tell
You must have differentiating factors to make your video stand out from the crowd. Whatever the case, make sure your video has some type of takeaway message that your viewer can use moving forward. This way, they will know what they need to do next and how they can make better choices in the future.
Bottom line
All these things help to make an interactive tutorial a success. However, the best of them is when a combination of all of these factors comes together and makes for an engaging, valuable, and helpful video.
