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Has anyone tried to utilize the 12 second video option in Twitter to communicate with customers? I am looking at it as a viable option for one of my clients and I am curious to know what some peoples results have been.

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asked whether a 12‑second clip on Twitter can be used to communicate with customers. Short clips can work — but only if they are intentionally simple: one message, one visual, one call to action. The tight runtime is an advantage when it forces clarity; it is a liability when trying to cram multiple goals into a single spot.

As suggested, short video is most useful as a gateway into a funnel (longer content, a signup, a sale). Practical tips: open with a visual hook in the first second or two; use large, high‑contrast on‑screen text (many viewers watch muted); include an immediate, easy CTA (short promo code or a single-word prompt) in both the video and the tweet copy; optimize aspect ratio and font size for mobile; and always include captions. Test native upload and a hosted-link approach — platform behavior and autoplay treatment can change over time, so measure what actually produces clicks and completions.

Simple production + measurement workflow:

  1. Script one-line hook + one-line value + one-line CTA.
  2. Shoot 3 quick variants (different hooks or pacing).
  3. Add bold, readable captions and hold the CTA on-screen long enough to read.
  4. Post native video with a unique, trackable link (UTMs or a dedicated landing page).
  5. Run A/B tests, promote the best performer, and track view rate, CTR, and conversion.

Cautions: avoid deceptive or rapid subliminal flashes (user trust and ad rules); respect frequency so followers arent annoyed; verify current platform video limits and policies before scaling; and ensure accessibility (captions, clear visuals). For those skeptical that 12 seconds is too short (see ), treat short clips as teasers or micro‑demos — they work best when they complement a longer customer journey rather than replace it.

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Member Avatar for InsightsDigital

This would be a good way to stir up "tw-eezer" visits that will then drive visitors to either a youtbube video or to a website.

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This would be a good way to stir up "tw-eezer" visits that will then drive visitors to either a youtbube video or to a website.

My thoughts exactly. Imagine the leverage to be gotten from a compelling 12 second clip for a soon to be release movie or TV show. The bad side would be politicians using this to carpet bomb constituents and potential voters with campaign ads.

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12 seconds will take to view then how you can communicate with customers using that video? :)

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12 seconds will take to view then how you can communicate with customers using that video? :)

Most subliminal advertising takes less than three seconds. This is almost like subliminal advertising. What would you think of a 12 second video promoting an action movie with a two second flash of a url, a 10 second compelling clip (think of the recent Wolverine movie, the scene where he is hanging on the copter) and then another two second flash of the url. What do you think?

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