A Simple Checklist Before Posting a Shoppable Product Video
A pre-post checklist for beginner shoppable videos, covering product clarity, proof, card timing, caption support, and the metric to review next.
What to do next
- 1Run through the checklist before posting.
- 2Save one note about what you expect viewers to click for.
- 3After the result, compare the actual metric bottleneck with your expectation.
Before posting, check that the viewer can understand the product, see the proof, find the product card, and know why to click. Then choose the metric you will review after the video runs.
Pre-post checklist
- The first seconds name or show the viewer problem.
- The product is visible before or near the product-card moment.
- The proof is specific and honest.
- The card timing does not block the key visual.
- The caption supports the video instead of adding a new claim.
- You know which metric you will review first.
The five checks
| Check | Ask this | Fix if unclear |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | Why should this viewer keep watching? | Make the problem more specific. |
| Product | Can the viewer identify the product? | Show or name it earlier. |
| Proof | What does the viewer see that supports the claim? | Add a clearer use-case shot. |
| Card | Can the viewer click when interest is highest? | Move the card closer to the proof. |
| Review | What will I learn from this test? | Choose one metric to inspect first. |
Caption and claim safety
A caption should reinforce the video, not introduce a stronger promise than the video can support. Keep claims specific, observable, and tied to the actual product use case.
After posting
- If attention is weak, revisit the hook.
- If clicks are weak, revisit product clarity, timing, or CTA.
- If clicks are strong but orders are weak, revisit product fit and proof.
Direct answers
Short answers to the beginner questions this guide is meant to solve.
What should I check right before posting?
Check product clarity, proof, product-card timing, caption support, and the metric you plan to review after the post.
Should I add more claims to make the video stronger?
No. Stronger claims are not always better. Use claims that are specific, observable, and supported by what the viewer can see.
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