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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Video Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Video Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

I tried to write something EPIC for you today. Something that will seriously help the way you market your business - even if you're not using video marketing (gasp!).

Don't let the pithy SEO driven title fool you - this is beyond marketing 101 and I've included the equation for writing perfect marketing copy or script. I hope you'll read it all the way through and share it. This post will be transformative for many of you - or at least for someone you know.

#videomarketing   #marketing   #smallbusiness  
https://videotoorder.com/blog/worst-video-marketing-mistakes/

Just as every person is unique, every business is unique.

Just as every person is unique, every business is unique.

Where you are, and your current circumstances determine much of what it is possible to act upon. This for the most part is a common misconception. With my current startup ambitions, my hopes are to work with the individual who has these dreams, and doesn’t know where to start, or what is possible, and to help them through the steps of happiness, horrors and the personal fulfillment of self employment.
http://elscottharrell.com/starting-a-business-begins-with-a-dream/

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Starting a Successful Video Gaming Channel on YouTube

Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine

Starting a Successful Video Gaming Channel on YouTube

If you search online, there are thousands of video gaming YouTube channels that publish videos about playing video games on a daily basis. Some of these “let’s play videos” receive millions of views. In turn, this enables the video creators to become wildly rich simply by doing the activity that they love the most. It’s no secret – video gaming is huge on Youtube. In fact, videos of people playing video games is so popular that the Google acquired videogame-streaming service website Twitch for one billion dollars!

But why are so many people creating this type of channel? What’s the appeal?

Well, not only is Youtube gaming a great way to engage the community, but it can also be very lucrative. Pewdiepie, Youtube’s most popular gamer and the highest earning YouTuber, reportedly makes a whopping 12 million dollars per year, just through his video gaming YouTube channel alone. And according to a recent report by the Global Games Market, worldwide revenues from Let’s Play video game videos are set to reach up to $107 billion within the next year.

If you want to make money playing video games, you can do exactly that by creating a video gaming YouTube channel. But, remember that it will take a lot of effort to make your YouTube video game channel popular. It takes dedication and hard work to make your channel popular on YouTube, thereby gaining numerous views for your videos.

5 tips for starting a successful video gaming channel on YouTube.

#YouTuber #gamers #videogames
http://vtrep.com/video-gaming-youtube-channel/

Thursday, October 20, 2016

How to Build YouTube Channel Subscribers

How to Build YouTube Channel Subscribers

Whenever I am talking to new and aspiring YouTubers who are in the process of creating their channels and have reached out to me for help, the question I am asked most often is, “How do I get my first 100 subscribers?” and it is not an easy question to answer briefly. The answer is a multiple part question that involves a discussion about

- consistently creating content on a regular schedule,
- optimizing the video for search engine rankings,
- marketing and self promotion, and
- connecting with the audience is some meaningful way.

Before we jump into talking about each of those four topics, I think it’s critical that we first talk about the connection between subscribers and the video content they want to watch as well as some other terrible marketing and self promotion practices...

#youtube   #youtuber   #videomarketing  
https://videotoorder.com/blog/build-youtube-channel-subscribers/

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Taking Pictures of Animals - Pet and Wildlife Photography Tips and Tricks

Taking Pictures of Animals - Pet and Wildlife Photography Tips and Tricks

Do you like taking pictures of animals, your own pets or of the wildlife while you travel? Personally, I love the unpredictability that taking pictures of animals and wild creatures creates; they usually do not afford me the opportunity to manipulate or pose them in any sort of way in order to get the very best, or idealized shot possible. While everything usually goes out the window in terms of controlling your environment, lighting, angle, etc., there are still a few great tips to keep in mind before you try to get your shot.

Here are my favorite wildlife photography tips and tricks for taking pictures of animals…

#photography   #animals   #travel  
http://scottharrell.net/taking-pictures-of-animals/

Working Smarter, Not Harder, is the Secret to Success for Your Startup or Small Business

Working Smarter, Not Harder, is the Secret to Success for Your Startup or Small Business

We’re all familiar with the age-old phrase about “working smarter not harder” – and you know what? It is absolutely true! In any startup or small business you don’t have to be the best to succeed, but you do have to be smart!

There are over 28 million businesses in America. Therefore, the chances are good that your big idea is not completely unique. As a matter of fact, your business has probably been duplicated a number of times already. If it has not yet, then someone is on the verge of recreating it as we speak. Let’s face it, there are very, very few truly unique ideas anymore. With that said, you need to be able to differentiate yourself in a sea of similarity in order to succeed. The best way to differentiate yourself is not necessarily by being the best, but being “smart.” You only have so many hours in the day and while there is much to be said about working hard, you can only do so much.

What does it mean to “work smart?”

Here are my 3 tips to help you focus on working smarter not harder if your startup or small business is going to succeed:

#smallbusiness   #startup   #advice  
http://lscottharrell.com/working-smarter-not-harder/

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

3 Unexpected Benefits of Video Marketing

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

3 Unexpected Benefits of Video Marketing

Beyond the obvious benefits of video marketing, like the search engine optimization (SEO) benefits of video, easy delivery of your marketing message, increased customer retention, etc., nothing can boost a customer’s awareness and recall more effectively than a well-produced video. But, did you realize that there are additional tangible benefits your business can experience in addition to mere customer awareness?

#videomarketing #marketing #smallbusiness

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Best Drones to Use in Your Aerial Video Business Right Now

Best Drones to Use in Your Aerial Video Business Right Now

The fields of photography and filmmaking are growing at a very rapid pace thanks to the affordability and flexibility of the modern day drones. However, as mentioned above, the features of the drones sold today vary greatly from model to model. While we are currently waiting to see how DJI’s newest drone camera, the DJI Mavic Pro, and GoPro’s first remote aerial video platform, the GoPro Karma, perform, below you will find seven of the best camera drones, their specifications, unique features, accessories and, most importantly, the video camera capabilities that you can use to create top-notch videos and start making money with your drone right now!

#drone   #filmmaking   #aerialphotography  
http://vtrep.com/best-drones-making-money/

Travel Photography Tips, Basic Camera Maintenance and Preparation

Travel Photography Tips, Basic Camera Maintenance and Preparation

One of many complications that inherently come with travel is the burden of keeping everything you bring safe, functional and undamaged. Cameras and equipment can be of particular concern, as you will want to have the ability to capture the adventure and take it home with you. In the following travel photography tips I’m going to share with you a few precautions that you can take to ensure the safety and functionality of the camera and equipment you bring along.

One thing I would like to stress upfront is that the time to get the gear and cameras you plan to travel with ready to go is well BEFORE you leave. Oftentimes, finding replacements parts, camera accessories and supplies can be difficult, expensive and time consuming.

This article is part of my growing list of holiday and travel photography tips and collection of articles you might find really helpful to get the best photos possible during your next trip...

#travel   #photography   #travelphotography  
http://scottharrell.net/travel-photography-tips/

Monday, October 3, 2016

Make Videos With Your Android Smartphone or Tablet Using These 7 Great Apps

Make Videos With Your Android Smartphone or Tablet Using These 7 Great Apps

Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine

Making Videos with Your Android Smartphone or Tablet

Whether you are a professional freelance videographer, an aspiring filmmaker or just someone who loves to create videos and spread them online, it’s important that you have the right tools for your activity. There has never been a better time than today if you want to make videos with your android smartphone or tablet. Producing and uploading a video is super simple these days and just about anyone can do it. High quality video cameras are within easy reach of almost every consumer these days. The technology that’s packed into our mobile smartphones and tablets that fit easily into our pockets and purses is nothing short of awe inspiring. However, creating videos professionally or for video marketing purposes requires skill, creativity and experience. In the right hands, it is no wonder that professional video makers are turning to smartphones and tablets. The content they are creating today is astonishing and will continue to get better as smarter apps and refined accessories come into the market.

If you want to make videos with your Android smartphone or tablet, here are 7 Android apps I think are best right now for capturing, video making, video editing and enhancing your final movie right from your mobile device:

#android #smartphones #filmmaking
http://vtrep.com/make-videos-with-your-android-smartphone-or-tablet/

Shooting Real Estate Videos

Shooting Real Estate Videos

9 tips for shooting real estate video will to help you improve your video’s quality and effectiveness when using video marketing to sell property.
http://scottharrell.net/shooting-real-estate-video/

Six reasons why hiring a freelance videographer is a better business decision than bringing video production...

Six reasons why hiring a freelance videographer is a better business decision than bringing video production in-house.

As the march towards video continues to dominate the discussion around marketing for small and medium sized businesses, the inevitable question becomes, “Which is better, hiring a freelance videographer or bringing video production in-house?”

#smallbusiness   #videomarketing   #filmmaking  
https://videotoorder.com/blog/hiring-a-freelance-videographer/