When most people think of Loom, they think of quick explainer videos, async updates, and maybe a few client walkthroughs.
But I’ve been using Loom in ways that go way beyond what it was intended for—and honestly, it’s making my life easier, saving money, and streamlining workflows like never before.
Here are three unconventional ways I’ve turned Loom into a multi-use powerhouse:
1. Automating SOPs (Because Repeating Myself is the Worst)
At my core, I’m lazy. Not in the “sit-on-the-couch-all-day” way—but in the “I hate explaining the same thing twice” way.
So, instead of manually documenting processes, I:
1️⃣ Record a training video in Loom.
2️⃣ Extract the transcript and feed it into our SOP Bot.
3️⃣ The bot auto-generates a full SOP, complete with:
- Scope
- Objectives
- Deliverables
- Tools Needed
- Step-by-Step Procedures
- Escalation Plan
- Revisions
And here’s where it gets cool—we link the original Loom video back into the document, making it self-referential.
📌 Why this works: Some people learn by watching, some by reading. Now, they get both.
2. Storing Videos (Why Are We Still Paying for Vimeo?)
If you’re still paying for Vimeo but also using Loom… why?
Loom Pro gives us everything we need:
✔ Secure video hosting
✔ Easy sharing with password protection
✔ Unlimited storage (with the right plan)
So we killed off Vimeo and started using Loom as our video library—for internal trainings, client resources, and everything in between.
💰 Bonus: This cut our video hosting costs by nearly 50%.
3. Embedding Videos (With Hidden Controls for a Clean Look)
Ever wanted to embed a video without those distracting play buttons, timestamps, or extra controls?
Loom makes this super easy:
- You can embed videos directly into your website, emails, or docs.
- You can hide controls for a sleek, distraction-free experience.
- You can loop videos for FAQs, tutorials, or background content.
Perfect for making a seamless, professional video experience—without needing a third-party hosting tool.
Final Thoughts: Loom is Low-Key an All-in-One Tool
Loom wasn’t built to be a SOP generator, video library, or custom video embed tool—but it does all of that shockingly well.
If you’re already using Loom, why not get the most out of it?
I’d love to hear how you use Loom in ways it wasn’t meant for—reply and let me know!
