The Pros and Cons of Using Free Templates for Marketing Videos

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Businesses today need to produce more and more marketing videos, and many business owners are looking at free templates to cut costs. But what’s the price of not investing in good quality videos?  Let’s weigh the pros & cons!

Pro: Cost-effective

Free templates can help you save on design and production costs.

Pro: Easy to use

Made to be user-friendly and easy to edit, templates require no special video editing skills or knowledge.

Pro: Time-saving

Having a near-ready video where you simply have to plug in or select the required text and visuals reduces the time it takes to create a video from scratch.

Con: Limited features and customization

Free templates may not offer advanced features or customization options, restricting your ability to create unique videos

Con: Limited features and customization

Free templates may not offer advanced features or customization options, restricting your ability to create unique videos

Con: Overused

These templates are available to everyone, leading to overused designs and a lack of originality. Marketing videos should ideally be customized to fit specific branding and messaging needs, to build brand recognition.

Con: Poor quality

Some free templates may have low-quality graphics or design elements, which can negatively impact your brand image.

Our advice:  Think long-term

While free templates can be a cost-effective and time-saving solution for businesses, they can restrict your brand-building and set you back in the long-run.

Invest in your brand

If your goal is to grow your business and brand, professionally-created, fully customized videos  are your best bet!