Neri Raanani

Video or written content? How do you prefer to read product help guides/documentation? 🛠

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You're trying out a new product and need some help, so you turn to the company's help center. Do you look for how-to videos or written instructions?
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Andrew Isherwood
Both. Loom is great for doing short guides, and then doing a transcript (not word for word but a guide following the video) once you've recorded it is easy. Then you have two pieces of content to publish instead of one :D
Neri Raanani
@andrew_isherwood1 Definitely, Loom is a good approach here. I'll look that up. Thank you!
Kate Dalessi
It really depends on the complexity of the product! I generally prefer text describing steps with screenshots of the product's interface. But when I was figuring our Google Analytics back in the day, I was grateful to have video tutorials:)
Neri Raanani
@katyaveremeichik Amazing, loved your comment. Thank you!
Bhumi Khokhani
I prefer written instructions over video for detailed information. The text allows me to quickly jump to any area. Furthermore, I frequently need to copy/paste samples or search for a certain topic.
Neri Raanani
@bhumikhokhani Important note! Thank you
Sean Song
Both. For myself, some cases I won't watch video because I cannot turn the sound on. So in that case txt works. And then when sound is on or AirPod with me, video is better.
Neri Raanani
@seansong Important case scenario to consider, thank you.
Jennifer Guerra
I like both. I usually watch the video and if I need to check some extra info I look at the written content
Neri Raanani
@jennifer_guerra Same here!
I actually prefer written just because I don’t need to keep rewinding the video to see
Neri Raanani
@maxwellcdavis So true. Thanks!
Joanne Hurley
For me both. It depends on how my attention span is on the day. I like video for an overview if it's short and sweet.
Neri Raanani
Lubna Amber
I like video content.
Amelia Charlie
Video content is always easy to understand and more appealing.
Bilal Anwar
I prefer both. Video with written instructions