Promote You Site With Video
Video Platforms For Promoting Your Website
Hello people and here is that follow up blog to my previous one with some of the top video sharing platforms to get your online business discovered. All the information isn’t my own but I have researched and taken what I believe are the most relevant descriptions from the internet for WA members to understand.
Vimeo
While YouTube is for everyone,Vimeo is geared toward film makers, artists, professional videographers, or anyone else who seeks to share high quality work. Vimeo provides a multitude of benefits for producing videos such as free video tutorials, a stock music library, and translation and subtitling tools.
The site has a clean appearance, it is super easy to use, and best of all there are no video advertisements. This means that the likelihood of an individual watching your video in its entirety is far higher than if video ads were required viewing.
On the flip side, since there are no ads the site does charge $17 per month for a business plan, however, that really amounts to a small fee when compared to the potential benefits and reach. Since Vimeo is a smaller platform than YouTube, there is enormous potential here for brands that commit to consistency and quality.
You have all probably heard about Instagram For those of you who haven’t. This is a photo and video sharing service that has gained massive success and momentum over the past few years. The company’s mission is, “to capture and share the world’s moments” and that is exactly what they have been doing. The platform provides users with various tools such as a multitude of filters, an image stabilization feature for shaky videos, as well as numerous other means to develop videos with a slightly more professional feel. Instagram videos can range anywhere between three and fifteen seconds. The site itself is owned by Facebook.
Vine
Another video sharing site that has risen in popularity right alongside Instagram is Vine. By now, most have seen these short, typically funny, six second snippets around the internet. These videos are often looped, which is excellent for product demonstrations. By taking advantage of this looping process or stop motion, you will have the opportunity to develop some highly informative and creative videos. This is important when the average attention span is constantly diminishing due to sensory overload. Vine is owned by Twitter.
Ocho
Somewhat new to the video game, the free app Ocho gives users access to a wide variety of videos slightly longer than Vine’s. On Ocho, video creators get an additional two seconds, allowing for 8 second videos to be generated. Ocho serves up a continuous stream of clips for users to enjoy. In a recent announcement about the app, it was stated “Ocho is redefining the way we share our stories through creating a powerful, video-based social network in a way that hasn’t been possible until now.”
This new video platforms gives users the ability to narrate videos after the initial shooting with a voiceover feature. Additionally, all videos are shot with a 16:9 aspect ratio even if users hold the phone horizontally or vertically.
MikMak
MikMak is a brand new iOS video app currently available only on the iPhone 5, 5s, 6, and 6+ devices. This app seeks to revolutionize infomercials. MikMak produces 30 second “minimericals” selling devices or products. Gadgets, jewelry, kitchenware, and home goods (priced at less than $100) are some of the things that one can expect to find. The short videos are designed to be fun to watch and funny in content.
These video sharing platforms are only a few of the sites that have hit the scene. Video is the next big wave in social media all across the internet. In order for an organization, company or individual online marketers to continue to be relevant in the eyes of an increasingly tech-savvy public, uploading videos is a must.
Ok people there you have a fine selection and I only have one question to ask. Do you think that video is poised to dominate the social stratosphere before 2018?
I do and you better start thinking this as well or you will be left behind.
Please leave a comment if you agree or disagree, and have a fine day.
Robert Allan
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Good morning or whatever Robert. It's cold here as we are now covered with the first snow blanked since 2005! Thanks for this and bookmarked.
Hello Helen and thank you for your comment.
They must get snow in OZ sometimes.
I suppose it depends where you live though and my guess is the more south you are the better the chances of you getting snow.
Have a nice day anyway and wrap up.
Robert
That's coz you're shy. Did I not tell you already to give it a go lol
Thank you for taking the time to read the blog and of course for your comment.
Have great day/evening.
Robert
lol you did and I will just focusing on upgrading one of my sites just now, heading down south for 6 days visit family and then got family visiting me for 2 weeks so I will need to make time for my work to
Ok enjoy the visit and don't worry about work.
It will still be there when you get back.
I'm going to sign off for the day now and into a hot bath with plenty of Radox.
Robert
Robert I most certainly do agree with you about the video's, and I guess you would call me a newbie still. I know if you have a website and it has a Video on it, you are more likely to have viewers stay on your site longer and it helps to make your site a little more interesting...
Hello again and thank you for this comment. Just left a reply for your article one.
You have a nice day.
Robert
You are right Robert, video is the media for the future, I bookmark this, thanks, have a nice day:)!
Hello dear lady. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and of course you are right. Video's are the next big 'Thing' for the future of online marketing.
I'm off to get my dinner now.
Catch you later if you are still around.
Enjoy your evening.
Robert
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Times are definitely changing.
Thank you,
Sami
Indeed they are Sami and better take heed of them now or get left at the starting post.
Thank you for your comment.
Robert