Video Blogging and the Future

Filed Under (Video Ad Marketing) by Damian Benko on 27-09-2008
by Damian Benko

Here’s what you need to know about Video blogging. It’s also known as Vlogging and has many things that are superior to the normal form of text-based blogs. It’s not uncommon that more and more folks are taking up this more attractive way of blogging. These new video blogs are the best way for attracting and keeping the attention of your audience. Individuals are more likely to become interested in watching videos on a vlog over reading an ordinary written blog.

It only makes sense that the more viewers you can get excited about your site, the greater the likelihood you’ll have word of mouth spread, which will ultimately lead to more visitors and then more money in your pocket if you’re monetizing your site.

There can be some disadvantages to video blogging as well however, and these are easily overcome. Hosting a vlog can require quite a bit of server space, which can make it difficult to get started. That’s if you choose to host it yourself. The best way is to use a service like YouTube, Google Video or Viddler for free. Then take the embed code and put it up on your site. Let them handle the bandwidth issues and costs.

For more control you can use a service like Amazon’s storage service called S3. You pay a small fee based on the size of file and bandwidth used. The fee is extremely affordable at about .10/GB to upload and then .17/GB for bandwidth usage. This is the best way to host your video if you want complete control and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg either.

Another difference is the time it takes to process and upload a video file rather than just writing a fast text article on a regular blog. Running and updating a video blog can mean a little more work, especially if you’re not that familiar with filming and then editing your video.

The fact of the matter is that after you get accustom to using video, it really is fairly easy. The most difficult part for most is just going through with the filming process.

Some also get frustrated with computers and slow connections, which will cause some individuals to get sick and tired of uploading or playback issues from time to time.

Now a days most people have a DSL or cable connect and the most recent software in order to properly watch online videos, but you still need to think about your market that you’re directing to your blog. For example, older folks who aren’t very familiar about the internet yet, a video blog probably is not the way to go. You need to think about your market before you decide what type of blog to do.

Either way you choose to go, a regular/traditional or a video blog or even a mix of the two, like I do, just remember to offer your people good solid information that will ultimately help them. And of course, have fun and be yourself!
About the Author:
Highly achieving internet marketer, Damian Benko, has been helping people generate income online for over 2 years. His 5 Part Audio Training Course, The Secret Formula for Massive Success is available, for a limited time just for taking a look at his online business, MyInternetBusiness.