Loom

Why Teams Are Recording with Loom

Some things are easier to show than write. Loom makes screen recording trivial—record, share a link, done. Async video that replaces meetings.

My Experience

Loom changed how I communicate with teams. Bug reports with screen recordings. Feature explanations without scheduling meetings. Status updates people actually watch.

What Makes Loom Work

1. Instant Recording - Browser extension, desktop app, one click to record. Screen, camera, or both. The friction is minimal.

2. Instant Sharing - Recording ends, link is copied. Share immediately in Slack, email, anywhere. No upload waiting, no file management.

3. Viewer Insights - See who watched, how much they watched, when they watched. Know if your message landed. Follow up with those who didn’t view.

4. Reactions and Comments - Viewers can react and comment at specific timestamps. Interactive async communication. Discussions without meetings.

Where Loom Falls Short

Not designed for long-form content creation. Free tier has storage limits. Video editing is basic. Some features require premium.

Who Should Use Loom

• Remote teams communicating async
• Support teams explaining issues
• Sales teams doing outreach
• Anyone tired of unnecessary meetings

Loom vs Meetings

Factor	Loom	Meeting
Time	2 min video	30 min meeting
Scheduling	None	Calendar tetris
Reference	Recorded	Lost
Attention	When convenient	Right now
Best For	One-way communication	Discussion

The Bottom Line

Loom is essential for remote teams. Not every update needs a meeting. Record, share, move on. The time savings add up quickly.