Comments on: Have You Used Video on Your Blog?

By: wow gold

wow gold — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:10:21 +0000

Yes, I used video on my blogs especially for video games.

By: neri

neri — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:59:03 +0000

Wow, didn’t expect that there are more bloggers who don’t use video than who do. I like putting in videos, especially entertaining and cool stuff… plus I’m into movies so I need to put in trailers as well. :D

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By: Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food.

Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:40:07 +0000

But I want to start making my own. i think readers will love it. still need to figure out what and how to do it.

By: Rich - Cool Dog Names

Rich - Cool Dog Names — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:44:07 +0000

Actually, I don’t use videos on my blog, but I do on my dog site.

I chose to do this as a way to get visitors to slow down while visiting, as well as creating a way to create a friendly atmosphere.

Favorable responses have been quite good.

Here’s that page…
http://www.dog-names-and-more.com/Funny-Dog-Videos.html

Enjoy!

By: tipper

tipper — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:21:14 +0000

I use video at least once a week on my site-since it is a regular feature I gave it name: Pickin’ & Grinnin’ In The Kitchen. I’ve found a very postive reception to the video spot. Some folks only visit for that specific post each week.

By: Kelvin Kao

Kelvin Kao — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:32:03 +0000

My site is about video puppetry, so of course there will be plenty of videos used. Some of them are what I watched, and have thoughts on, and some are videos that I made based on the things I have learned over time.

By: Rochelle M

Rochelle M — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:23:27 +0000

How did you know that is one of my 2009 game plan for my blogs! ?!
I’ve learned how do a Window Movie Maker video, but I don’t think they will work. I know how to make a Power Point video, I’m not sure that will work in blogs. So, I’m still in that learning stag in developing my blogs!
I do, however have my portfolio video on YouTube.
Any suggestions, tips or help would be greatly appreciated!

http://www.downdesigner.today.com

By: Chris - guitartoybox.com

Chris - guitartoybox.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:55:56 +0000

I’vve just completed phase 1 of my site relaunch. I’m in the process of building contacts with manufacturers and retailers to get some review products. In my niche, video and audio reviews reign supreme, so getting my own original video content is high on my priority list this year.

By: Chris M

Chris M — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:02:02 +0000

I’m going to start making my own ones once a week if all goes to plan, just need to do some more research!

http://www.twitter.com/christopherm

By: Clara Mathews

Clara Mathews — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:11:07 +0000

My Just Chick Flicks blog is about movies, so it lends itself very well to the use of video. I have used clips from YouTube ( http://justchickflicks.com/2008/11/11/my-top-tear-jerkers/ ) as well as other sources to feature various films.

In fact the post with the YouTube video continues to be one of my most popular posts.

By: roentarre

roentarre — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:18:49 +0000

Having video on blogs tend to scare people away. My blogs are all about photography

By: Mike Goad

Mike Goad — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:26:09 +0000

So after reading the comments here, I’ve changed my mind.

I probably won’t be creating any videos — at least not for some time — but if I can find a good one that fits my post topic, why not.

In fact, I embedded my first youtube video today: Devil’s Den State Park

Thanks! — this is one time that the comment to one of your posts changed my mind!

By: Kayla

Kayla — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:24:42 +0000

I’ve paid for a few video blogs, although I only create text blogs myself. When I find a good video blogger, I take advantage of it. They seem to be much more popular than a text blog.

By: single mom seeking

single mom seeking — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:10:05 +0000

I’ve begun to make videos with a single dad — about parenting and dating.

Here’s a sample:
http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/12/01/when-and-how-do-you-introduce-your-boyfriend-or-girlfriend-to-your-kids/

I’d LOVE to know: why do some vloggers prefer Vimeo over YouTube.

What are the pros and cons of Vimeo vs. YouTube?

Thanks!

By: Deirdre' Straughan

Deirdre' Straughan — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:00:48 +0000

I’ve been videoblogging for over four years, and now actually get paid to do it (for Sun Microsystems). Video isn’t always the most effective way to convey something – text and/or photos can be equally important – but sometimes it IS the best way.

By: Ben Moreno

Ben Moreno — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:27:09 +0000

I haven’t done a ton with video on my blog yet. I know how to create and edit videos though. I will be using it more and more as time goes by however. I use a digital camera, Microsoft Movie maker and Youtube.

Here is the latest video I create for a contest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI88N9rtez0&feature=channel_page

By: Daniel Kolansky

Daniel Kolansky — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:52:50 +0000

Being the perfectionist that I am, I have had a lot of trouble doing blog style video. I have seen through several of the comments that I have read that the next biggest discussion to “do you do video on your blog” is “what was the quality of the video that you did?”

I would submit that video can have a HUGE impact if you spend some time and create some really awesome videos. I have only made a handful of videos for my business (I don’t blog yet, but have been studying the art for quite some time now) however, much like an awesome blog post, these videos are the gifts that keep on giving. I just finished my latest video for my business last Wednesday. It was three weeks in production and had the involvement of several people (some of which I just picked up off the street while I was filming). This video had a much larger impact on my viewers than a video I had done several months ago which was just a screencast and me talking.

Check out the video and tell me what you think, I would be interested to hear your take on the quality vs speed of delivery debate as well (Darren, it may be worth making a post to that effect I would be greatly interested in the results of that poll).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7iACR88u00

Another cool resource which I have not yet seen in the comments is a really cool website called Make Internet TV. I’m sure several of you guys have heard of it and implemented some of its resources, but I found it several months ago and have been relying on some of its techniques to improve my film quality without necessarily spending a million bucks on video equipment (though as time goes on I seem to collect more and more stuff ^_^).

You can find that here: http://www.makeinternettv.org

Hope that helps some of you out!

God Bless,
-Dan

By: Genki English

Genki English — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:02:27 +0000

One other thing… The reason I started using videos was because I used to use photos to illustrate my posts. But on one of them I wanted to show my Japanese breakfast which was on fire (well, part of it!) The photos didn’t show it well, but the mini video clip that I’d shot looked cool. So I put it on Youtube purely to embed in my blog.

But people started commenting on it in Youtube and asking for more. So I started uploading more videos. This was last Summer and I’ve now got around 4,000 subscribers to my Youtube channel, which is actually more than subscribe to my blog!

Be genki,
Richard

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:40:23 +0000

I am currently testing YouTube marketing on my blog. So far so good!