Pricey one vs this one (UGC)
Comparison videos are the strongest proven UGC structure: viewers love seeing a cheaper option hold up against the one everyone knows, and both get shown honestly.
Beat by beat
Timing for a 32-second clip.
talking to camera holding both: the price gap as the question ('the $40 one or this one?')
both in use side by side, unedited, the same test for each
the one real difference, said straight (where the pricey one still wins, if it does)
talking to camera: which she keeps and who should pick which
At a glance
- Length: 25-40 s (default 32 s)
- Voice: Creator talks on camera
- Person on screen: yes
- Best for: beauty and skincare, fashion and accessories, gadgets and handheld products, home decor, home improvement, food and drink
- In CartViral: Creator UGC, 12 credits a clip
Hook lines
- the $___ one vs this one
- I tested the cheap version of the ___ everyone has
- don't pay $___ for ___ until you see this
How the product sells
The comparison is the content; our product wins on what matters for the price, shown in the same test, never by talking down the other one.
Shots
Talking to camera with both products in hand for the hook and the verdict; between them the same test filmed for each, side by side or back to back, from the same angle.
Caption idea
'which one would you pick?' + link in bio
Avoid
- Naming or showing the other brand's logo
- Invented results for either product
- Edited or rigged tests
- Calling the other product bad
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Questions
How long should a video in the Pricey one vs this one (UGC) format be?
25 to 40 seconds. 32 seconds is the default the CartViral engine starts from.
How does the product sell without a hard sell?
The comparison is the content; our product wins on what matters for the price, shown in the same test, never by talking down the other one.
What should the caption say?
'which one would you pick?' + link in bio
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