A client told me my project updates felt like a 'black box' and it clicked
Last month, a client in Chicago said, 'We get your weekly email, but we have no idea what happens between point A and point B.' I was just sending a list of tasks we completed. Now, I send a short Loom video walkthrough of the actual work, even if it's just a 90-second screen recording. It shows the progress, not just the result. Has anyone else switched to video updates for client reports?
Oh man, the "black box" line hits hard. I've definitely been that person just sending a list of "did this, did that" like I'm reading a robot's grocery list. My updates were so dry, a client probably thought their project was being built by a very bored spreadsheet. Switching to a quick video sounds way better, actually showing the thing moving around. I should try that before my next client just assumes I'm a very advanced chat bot.
That video idea is smart because it builds trust. Showing the work in progress makes clients feel included, not just billed. It turns a boring update into a real conversation.