Many bloggers are jumping on the video blogging (VLOG) band wagon and posting videos on their blogs to share information, tutorials, and more. While the concept is good since a lot of people prefer a video to text, there are some things to keep in mind.
Do be yourself. If you’re the class clown, let people see the real you. If you’re a more serious, or studious kind of person, that’s okay, too. Just be you. Although adding some interest to your VLOG is always a plus.
Don’t assume everyone likes videos. People who prefer scanning a document may be offended if the only type of posts you offer are VLOGs. Mix it up. Offer some videos, some text posts, and some combinations. But don’t drive away visitors because you think everyone prefers a video. They don’t.
Do make use of available technology to post. For instance, devices like the HTC 4G Android Phone lets you broadcast live using its internal video app. Just launch it and you can stream your video to anyone with an Internet connection. It’s a great time saver.
Don’t act like the Energizer Bunny. If you have a lot of information to share, split it up into several posts. A video that keeps going, and going, and going, will more than likely cause your visitors to go… away.
Do vary the type of video used. There are any number of ideas you can use to create interesting videos. Interview a guest, create a short tutorial, share tips and hints, rant or praise a specific product and more. Use different methods and create a variety to keep your subscribers guessing—and interested.
Don’t ignore your visitors’ comments. If the majority of your blog visitors hate video, then by all means, stick with text. If it’s about a 50/50 split, then mix it up and use VLOGs about half the time. Either way, listen to what the folks who support you prefer and go with their recommendations, even if it differs from your own preferences.
Video blogging can be very effective, and it can be a lot of fun. Just be aware of how your followers feel about it, be careful to use it well, and see how it works for your specific site to get the best results.
I haven’t tried video blogging so I think I have to try it now…great tips!!
You should try it. Good luck.
Hi…Video blogging I think will be fun and challenging too…I love your idea…
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I haven’t tried video blogging because I don’t know how…I think this can help…
Thanks Jessie for stopping by. Why don’t you give it a try?
Hello,
I would just like to add that, Video blogging is definitely becoming one of the most efficient way to address your visitors and tell them what you have to say as quickly as possible.
Thanks.
That’s quite true Jawad.
Helps a lot if can have some kind of a visual representation.
Thanks for the comment.
i prefer video blogging too because in Pakistan most of offices band you tubes or type of these by getting videos from blogs really help me to increase my knowledge or to chill out when i got bore with my job…….
I understand Murad. It so happens that in India too, in most of the offices you tube and similar sites are filtered.
Exactly! Video blogging is really effective and can generate you tons of traffic. I’m using camtashia in making my videos. It’s really a good software if you’re making a video tutorial. Also, i like it when you said to split the videos in to parts. In this way, you’re followers will keep on coming back. More power!
That’s right John. The trick lies in making them want more, but also to make sure that they don’t lose patience.
Video blogging is good, but not every user see the video which we have made because of net speed. Also creating videos may take lot of time. Google love TEXT….
Hey Arun,
Good to see you back. If your target audience is from India, then yes, not many people view videos because of low bandwidth here in India. But just to remind you that we now have 3G which has made mobile internet pretty fast. So I guess that people will now watch videos more often.