30 Video Content Ideas for Local Businesses

The #1 thing local businesses tell us: "I don't know what to post." We hear you. Here are 30 video ideas divided by industry — every single one takes under 60 seconds.

For Contractors & Trades

1. Before/after of a job — the classic that never fails
2. Tool walkthrough — your favorite tool and why
3. Common homeowner mistakes — and how to avoid them
4. Material comparison — why you use what you use
5. Behind-the-scenes — your crew in action
6. Quick tip — something any homeowner can do
7. Customer testimonial — 30 seconds with a happy client
8. Job site tour — walk through a current project
9. Pricing transparency — what a typical job costs and why
10. Seasonal maintenance tips — what to do right now

For Realtors

1. Listing walkthrough — highlight 3 features in 30 seconds
2. Neighborhood spotlight — show a local coffee shop or park
3. Market update — 60 seconds on what's happening locally
4. Home buying tips — first-timer advice
5. Day in the life — what a realtor actually does all day
6. Staging tips — quick fixes that sell homes faster
7. Client success story — a family that found their dream home
8. Local business shoutout — cross-promote and build community
9. Myth busting — common real estate misconceptions
10. Office tour — show your team and workspace

For Restaurants & Hospitality

1. Kitchen action — close-up food prep
2. Chef intro — the person behind the menu
3. Customer reactions — real people enjoying food
4. Daily special reveal — create FOMO
5. Behind-the-bar — craft cocktail being made
6. Ingredient spotlight — where your food comes from
7. Table setup — your dining room at its best
8. Staff favorites — what your team loves to eat
9. Event teaser — upcoming special nights
10. Thank you to customers — gratitude goes viral