📦 - Why ‘low effort high impact content’ works so well

Email Click Volume, Low Effort High Impact Content, Mobile Apps, Mobile Site, Shop All Monday, December 18, 2023 Good morning. Brrr-ing on the spiked eggnog and last minute orders as we near the end of the holiday rush. P.S. After reading, respond to today’s email with your best last-minute holiday gift ideas. We’ll share some of our favorites to help out those crunchtime shoppers. 🎁 What you’ll find in today’s DTC: - Here are ways you can add ‘low effort high impact’ video content into your Q1 planning (TikTok examples below) - WarpDrive’s Director of Product Brett Turner shares why you should take a look at your site on mobile right now (more below). - And…if you don’t have this feature, you aren’t taking full advantage of curious potential buyers landing on your homepage. 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This trend is all about creating content that resonates with your audience even when you don’t have the time, budget, or resources. Luckily these days you don’t need a huge production team to make a splash on social media as we move from curated feeds to more unfiltered content. Here are 3 TikTok creators who do an outstanding job of creating impactful content with minimal effort. [Keith Lee]( - 15.4M followers One of the most loved food reviewers on the platform is Keith Lee and his deadpanned reviews of local restaurants. You may have seen [his viral video on Frankenson’s Pizzeria](. After his glowing review, the local business amassed a huge following. [Keith Lee’s [simple food review]( videos] Why this low effort high impact content works: - It feels authentic. Even when content is sponsored, his reviews are genuine and the simple backdrop makes it feel like you are hearing from a laid-back friend rather than a celebrity endorsement. - Community-driven mission. Followers are supportive of him spotlighting small businesses that are struggling and come out in droves after he makes a recommendation. [Sabrina Bahsoon]( (aka Tube Girl) - 800K followers Sabrina’s simple videos of her confidently dancing in the subway impressed users and brands who took note of her fast-paced camera work. She quickly became the social media poster girl for self-confidence. [Sabrina Bahsoon’s using [her Tube Girl energy]( in brand partnerships.] Why this low effort high impact content works: - Provides a dose of serotonin. Followers are happy to see more videos of her as it takes something monotonous (a morning commute) and makes it fun and engaging. - It's aspirational but also attainable. The Tube Girl trend took over this year as users all over the world tried to replicate Sabrina’s moves in a crowded subway. [Bo Ake Adamsson]( - 984K followers The 82-year-old Swedish artist frequently shares his work with his followers using a very simple but effective content format. He uses the popular hashtag #artreveal to show his art everyday. [Bo Ake Adamsson’s [showing my art everyday]( video] Why this low effort high impact content works: - It surprises and delights. Bo doesn’t reveal his work until the very end of the video which builds anticipation and helps increase his watch time. - There’s consistency. His daily uploads let his audience know there will be more content to consume the next day and make him a reliable creator. As we wrap up the year, start thinking about how you can incorporate ‘low effort high impact’ content into your marketing plans. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TAPCART 📱Your Customers Expect a Mobile Shopping Experience That's Elevated and Convenient… This Is How To Give It To Them $5.3 billion of this year's online BFCM sales came from mobile devices. 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