8 Benefits of Video Testimonials That Build Trust and Convert

It's no secret that most B2B buyers trust recommendations from peers more than any marketing campaign. Despite the wide variety of marketing channels out there today, word of mouth remains the gold standard for building awareness and trust.

Video testimonials take this trust-building power to the next level, especially in B2B where stakes are high and decision cycles are long. When your prospects see real people from companies like theirs talking about real results, magic happens. Barriers fall. Trust soars. And your pipeline grows.

But what exactly makes video testimonials so effective for B2B marketers? Let's break down the ten key benefits that make them worth investing in.

When your customers share their stories on camera, they're putting their reputation on the line to vouch for your brand. That's powerful. Here's how video testimonials can help you win mindshare in your industry and deliver ROI.

Let’s be honest. Theoretically, written testimonials are easy to fake. But video testimonials featuring real people from real companies? Not so much.

When viewers can observe facial expressions, voice inflections, and body language, they're better able to gauge authenticity. This creates a level of trust that text simply can't.

Research from Wyzowl revealed that 9 in 10 people trust what a customer says about a brand more than what that brand says about itself. For B2B purchase decisions involving a significant investment, that trust factor is crucial.

Video testimonials allow your prospects to see and hear from people like themselves. As Goldcast CMO Kelly Cheng says: “No one sells better than your customers, and your customer’s voice.”

While features and specs will always matter in B2B buying decisions, emotions are still the core driver. Video testimonials uniquely capture genuine emotion that resonate with viewers.

When a customer talks passionately about how your solution solved their problem, you can see how they feel. Relief at finding something that works. Excitement that their results have exceeded expectations.

This emotional dimension makes the testimonial more impactful and memorable. It makes prospects think, "I want to feel that, too."

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The numbers don't lie. Video content drives higher engagement than text across the board: 84% of marketers say video helps keep visitors on their website longer. On LinkedIn, where video is still an emerging content format, it still has one of the highest engagement rates, second only to native documents and carousels. For B2B marketers focused on mindshare marketing, this engagement is critical. Since only around 10% of your market is actively looking to buy, you need content that helps you stay top-of-mind for the other 90%.

But your prospects are bombarded with marketing messages daily. How do you make yours stick?

The magic’s in the medium. Viewers retain 95% of a message when watched in a video, compared to just 10% when reading text. Video testimonials are exactly that type of content. They create memorable impressions that stick with viewers long after they've finished watching—including when they are ready to start researching solutions.

One of the most overlooked benefits of video testimonials is their efficiency, both for you as a marketer and for your busy prospects.

In just 60-90 seconds, a well-crafted video testimonial can convey a customer's challenge, solution, and results. The same information in written form might take several minutes to read—time your prospect doesn’t always have.

While not every video goes viral, video testimonials have much greater potential to be shared than written ones.

An authentic testimonial with a compelling story can quickly spread through an industry, especially when your customer shares it on their own channels. This gets your brand in front of a much wider audience than you’d reach with traditional marketing efforts alone.

And when it comes to capturing more attention, authenticity and relatability are paramount.

“Authentic, real videos are the things that really work well,” explains Evelyn Swaim, VP of Global Growth Marketing at Seismic.

“Go to a conference, have a one-to-one conversation—captured on iPhone—and post it to LinkedIn. More people are going to watch that, because there’s something about that quality and rawness that says, Okay, you didn’t overthink this. You’re having a real conversation.”

One of the biggest benefits of video marketing is that it’s inherently more shareable than other content formats. On the channels where B2B buyers spend time—from LinkedIn to industry forums—video content typically generates more shares and engagement.

Even a short snippet from a longer testimonial can serve as powerful social content. A single video testimonial can be chopped up into many pieces, like:

• 15-second micro-videos for Instagram Stories and TikTok
• 30-second outcomes-focused video for LinkedIn
• 45-second audiogram with captions for Twitter
• Key moment screenshots with captions for email campaigns

Repurposing each testimonial extends its impact across channels and delivers more ROI.

Turn one testimonial into dozens of social posts in minutes. Goldcast Content Lab automatically identifies the best moments in your videos and transforms them into ready-to-share content. Try it free today.

Today's B2B buyers aren't always at their desks. They research solutions on the go, scrolling through their phones between meetings or during commutes.

Video is much easier to consume on mobile than long-form text, even when it’s optimized. With a tap, a prospect can watch a quick testimonial without the strain (or commitment) of reading small text on their phone.

For bonus points, make sure to add high-visibility subtitles for viewers who don’t have the ability to listen to audio.

Video’s accessibility level ensures your customer stories reach decision-makers wherever they are, increasing your chance of earning mindshare over time.

Unlike written testimonials, video gives you visibility into how prospects engage with your customer stories.

Video metrics like play rate, watch time, drop-off points, and engagement show what resonates with your audience. You can see which testimonials perform best and refine your approach based on real data.

These analytics help you continually improve your testimonial strategy and content.

Now that we’ve covered the benefits, let's talk about how to create video testimonials that truly deliver results.

For a testimonial video, look for clients who:

• Have achieved measurable success with your product
• Are articulate and comfortable on camera
• Represent companies similar to your target prospects
• Have some industry recognition or credibility

In addition, seek the right person at the right time. Reach out when the client has experienced enough success to have a compelling story, but while their enthusiasm is still fresh.

While authentic responses are the goal, going in without a plan leads to rambling. Provide a loose structure that covers:

• The challenge they faced before your brand entered the picture
• Why they chose your product over alternatives
• Their implementation experience
• Specific results and benefits they've seen
• Advice they'd give to others considering your solution

Give them questions in advance but emphasize that you prefer natural responses over scripted answers.

Remove barriers by offering multiple recording options:

• Professional in-person filming
• Remote recording with guidance
• Self-recording with clear instructions and equipment recommendations

Many customers are willing to provide testimonials but hesitate because it feels like a heavy lift. The easier you make it, the more likely they'll participate.

Goldcast Recording Studio makes capturing professional-quality customer testimonials simple. Book a demo to see how it can transform your testimonial process.

The best testimonials tell a compelling story. Coach your customers to focus on their journey rather than listing features.

Emotion and specificity make testimonials memorable. Encourage them to share:

• How they felt before finding your solution
• Specific "aha moments" during implementation
• Unexpected benefits they discovered
• Real metrics and results

Good editing transforms raw footage into powerful testimonials. Our top testimonial video editing tips:

• Keep the full video under 2 minutes
• Create 30-second snippets for social media
• Use multiple angles if available
• Add branding and captions
• Include b-roll to illustrate points
• Create version variations for different audiences

Remember, less is more—tight editing ensures your customer's message comes through clearly.

You don’t need a Hollywood budget or production team to create impactful video testimonials. Goldcast’s suite of video content tools simplify the entire process without sacrificing quality.

Goldcast Recording Studio gives you everything you need to create polished customer stories, including:

• An intuitive interface
• High-quality, remote recording
• Text-based editing tools
• Auto transcription
• Customizable branding

Once you've captured your testimonials, Goldcast Content Lab helps them get more mileage by:

• Automatically identifying compelling moments in your videos
• Creating shareable clips in seconds
• Generating social posts, blog content, and emails
• Building a searchable content library powered by AI

"The light bulb moment came when, within 30 seconds, we pulled out 3-4 really great snippets," recalls Alex Pavlović, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Qualio.

Recording Studio and Content Lab help you automate the tedious stuff so you can focus on strategy and relationships.

Video testimonials are some of the most authentic marketing content you can create—your satisfied customers telling their stories in their own words.

In B2B, where trust is hard-earned, these genuine endorsements stick with your prospects in a way your landing page header simply can’t.

With the right approach and tools, video testimonials can become a cornerstone of your full-funnel marketing strategy, increasing conversions for folks already in the decision stage, and winning mindshare of those who aren’t.

A successful video testimonial program is all about having a system. Try Goldcast Content Lab free or schedule a demo to see how our complete suite of tools makes testimonials a breeze.