Tech & Office · Updated 2024-11-17
Video Review Tips for In Hand Reviews Creators
We are In Hand Reviews. Our motto is "in hand product reviews by real people." "In hand" means having the product physically in your hands as you review it, so the audience gets a real, honest perspective.
What we make
Genuine, honest, informative reviews of Amazon products. Focus on helping a shopper make a buying decision. Spend little to no time on intros — get to the product's features, how you use it, and your overall experience.
Important rules (these help your video get approved)
- Don't mention price, and don't try to sell. Avoid words like buy, bought, recommend, purchase, or check it out — these can stop a video from being approved.
- Film horizontal (landscape), in 1080p. Your smartphone is perfect.
- Good lighting. A window or outdoor light works fine — we just need to see the product clearly.
- Show as many features and functions as possible.
- Friendly, helpful, engaging voice.
- Label your file with the product's ASIN before uploading to Google Drive.
- Original only. The video must be yours and can't be posted anywhere else on the web.
- Must be on Amazon. Products you film must be available for purchase on Amazon. Follow Amazon's creator guidelines.
Sample script
"Hey, this is my review of [product name]. I'm going to give a quick overview of the features and my honest opinion. I'll start with a quick demo…"
Then: show and describe it in use, show its main features, and add close-ups as needed. When you can, weave in a short genuine story — "I started using [product] because [the problem it solved]…" — and finish with "My overall experience with [product] has been…"
Tips to earn more
- Watch other shoppable videos on the Amazon product page for ideas, and aim to provide as much value (or more).
- Out of things to review at home? Review products owned by family and friends.
- Focus on quantity. Every video must meet the minimum requirements — beyond that, the more you make, the more you earn.
- For the best shot at a bonus, prioritize products that are popular on Amazon, have lots of positive written reviews, have 5 or fewer existing video reviews, and sell for $20 or more.