YouTube Success: How to Create a Successful YouTube Channel. Australia Post Business Lounge | Be Inspired, Learn & Connect Ten ways to make a great video for your business. The research is in – online video makes a serious difference for businesses. But how do you get it right? Here are 10 tips from an expert. By the end of 2013, according to Cisco Systems, 90 per cent of all web traffic will be video. Internet Retailer magazine reported in 2011 that consumers who watch a video about a product are 144 per cent more likely to buy that product than a consumer who does not see a video. And a recent Forrester report revealed the amazing fact that on Google, a page with a video stands a 50 times greater chance of ranking on the first page of a search result than a textual page. Video has become a vital ingredient of web success, but why? Here are Ramet’s 10 tips for making better videos for your business. 1.
There are three popular types of videos, so try to fit yours into one of these formats: Promotional videos: about your business and productsVideo testimonials: happy clients / customersExpert videos: free information so you appear as an authority or expert 2. How to Drive More YouTube Views With Pinterest. Do you want more people to watch your videos? Have you thought of integrating your YouTube channel with your Pinterest account?
When you combine the power of YouTube with Pinterest, you can boost your business and increase your subscribers. In this article, I’m going to show you how to add YouTube videos to Pinterest. This is a great way to leverage the power of both of these platforms. And this tactic is easy to do and can easily be outsourced. You don't even need to leave Pinterest to view a video. Here are 8 steps to add YouTube videos to Pinterest: #1: Download Google Chrome You can pin from any browser, but Google Chrome’s Shareaholic for Pinterest plugin makes pinning a very easy process, because you simply need to click on the red Pin button and it will automatically fetch all pertinent details from your YouTube channel. If you’ve not yet downloaded Google Chrome on your Mac or PC, you can click on this link: Google Chrome Download. #2: Make Sure Your YouTube Video is Fully Optimized.
Viral Videos: How to Create and Promote Videos People Love. Do you struggle to create and promote videos? Are you wondering how to make videos that go viral? To learn about the creative process of coming up with video ideas and making them happen, I interview Mark Malkoff for this episode of the Social Media Marketing podcast. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is a show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to help busy marketers and business owners discover what works with social media marketing. The show format is on-demand talk radio (also known as podcasting). In this episode, I interview Mark Malkoff, a comedian and filmmaker.
Mark shares his love and passion for creating videos and several amazing stories behind his viral videos. You’ll learn about his process for creating video and how to get traction. Share your feedback, read the show notes and get the links mentioned in this episode below! Listen Now Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed You can also subscribe via iTunes, RSS, Stitcher or Blackberry. Mark’s tip. How to Create Custom YouTube Thumbnails. Are you frustrated by the default random YouTube thumbnail option for your videos?
Do you wish you could create something custom to improve your views? Since December 2011, YouTube has been making some radical changes to their site. Everything from the home page layout, website colors and even the look and feel of the video players have changed dramatically. But none of these aesthetic changes have had any real impact on the way we need to be marketing videos on YouTube. However, this latest change may just be the biggest game-changer that savvy video marketers can take advantage of! Introducing the Custom YouTube Video Thumbnail. From YouTube's Support Portal, instructions for uploading a custom thumbnail. A Little Background In April 2012, YouTube quietly rolled out the option for all YouTube channels to become “YouTube Partners.”
YouTube has been quietly (and selectively) rolling out the Custom YouTube Thumbnail function to some channels for the past month or so. But this is changing. 10 Secrets to Producing a Video that Drives Results. 3 New YouTube Changes and What They Mean for Businesses. Are you thinking about doing more with YouTube? In December of 2011, YouTube unveiled their latest design and navigational changes to the world. Although it was met with unbridled criticism from a virtual mob of YouTube fanatics, these changes are here to stay. Embrace YouTube’s recent makeover and their vision for the future of online entertainment.
Change is good, right? This article will only cover the three major changes that may affect your online strategy. Ready? #1: New YouTube Home Page YouTube's new home page offers a new Subscription Feed function. YouTube has changed their design to follow a much more clean and modern look. A quick peek at the home page will reveal that quite a bit of rearranging has been done. Note: You must be logged in to see this properly. This “Subscription Feed” (which bears an uncanny resemblance to Facebook’s Live Feed), now features the latest video content and updates from your subscribers. #2: New YouTube Channel Page Step 1: Set up background image.