Increase conversions by over 300% – What you need to know about testimonials!

Video testimonials are incredibly powerful but are not always easy to make. British people often feel uncomfortable talking when there is someone in the room who may not like what they have to say. Testimonials are just that, someone talking about you, the service you provide or the product you sell and sometimes they might […]

The Masked Singer: Keeping it Secret.

How have ‘The Masked Singer’ kept the singers that are revealed a secret, when it’s a pre-recorded show? I must admit, I wouldn’t normally watch talent shows but I was curious about how ‘The Masked Singer’, when pre-recorded, manages to stop the audience revealing on social media who is behind the masks. The crew, talent […]

Making It ‘Feel’ Like TV

Most video producers want their content to be as professional as possible. We want ours to feel as professional as a TV programme. I’ve done broadcast TV for over 20 years, and when I started Bellyflop in 2008, online video was little more than random short films on YouTube. It was quite rare for businesses […]

Clear Brief = Great video

Video making should be an enjoyable process! The most successful video projects are the ones with the clearest briefs. By successful I don’t just mean the video achieved what it set out to do, but also the video-making process has gone well and been stress free too. Bellyflop enjoy working with third sector customers. One […]

Blogposts: Are they effective?

Blogposts can take up a lot of time as they take planning, reviewing and scheduling. So is it worth your time and what benefits do they bring to your business?  Drive Traffic To Your Website This is your opportunity to get creative with your content and add some personality to your business. By spending time […]

The Beauty of Reusable Content

You may have heard of the phrase ‘reusable content’ but what does it mean and how can you apply it and what benefits does it have to your business? Time & Cost Effective It is almost like speculating to accumulate. If you spend a bit of time crafting a well-written piece of content, whether that […]

Infographics: Making your facts sexy

Infographics are important for making complex information easier to understand in an engaging design.  An infographic can make your job a lot easier, whether that be trying to communicate how your business is going or you are trying to market a product. Infographics can: Condense lengthy information such as blogs and long reports Engage audiences […]

Why did people go on ‘Jeremy Kyle’?

The government committee chairing an inquiry into reality TV has said ITV “failed in its responsibility towards reality show contributors”. I’m quite relieved we have moved on from ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’ being a regular part of the TV schedule. Lets be honest though, it wasn’t down to the viewers switching the show off (although […]

Is your business ready for Instagram’s changes?

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Instagram are going to be rolling out new features over the next couple of months that could possibly change how small businesses use the platform altogether! Bye bye “likes” Instagram announced that posts can be liked, however, the number of likes on a post won’t be able to be seen by your audience. This can […]