Your Video Marketing Roadmap

Maximize the impact of your professional footage. Use this guide to post your vertical videos across all major social media platforms.   Also view Maximizing Your Restaurant's Social Media Presence: A Guide to Using Video Content

Where to Post Your Videos

Expires in 24 Hours

Facebook & Instagram Stories

Best For: Daily specials and urgent "Today Only" deals.

Stories appear at the top of the feed and disappear in a day, creating urgency for your customers.

💡 Pro Tip: Use "Highlights"
Running a weekly special? Save your Story to a Highlight on your profile to keep it visible for the whole week!
Permanent Discovery

TikTok, Reels & YouTube Shorts

Best For: Reaching new customers who don't follow you yet.

These stay on your profile forever. The platforms show these videos to local people based on their interests and search habits.

Post Format Recommended Use Visibility
Stories Urgent / Daily Specials 24 Hours
TikTok / Reels New Customer Reach Permanent
YouTube Shorts Service Demos Permanent
Main Feed General Branding Permanent

Maximize Results with Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising

To guarantee your video is seen by local customers, we recommend using your professional footage for Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns.

  • Target Local Zip Codes: Stop wasting money on wide-reaching ads. Show your videos only to people in your specific service area.
  • Professional Edge: High-quality video from Chicago Commercial Photography converts viewers into paying customers significantly faster than cell phone footage.
  • Consistent Traffic: PPC keeps your "Weekly Special" in front of your audience as long as you want the campaign to run.

Share This Pagevideo-marketing-roadmap