Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Why We Hunt Invasive Lionfish

Why We Hunt Invasive Lionfish

President T. Roosevelt once said “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen. The excellent people who protest against all hunting, and consider sportsmen as enemies of wildlife, are ignorant of the fact that in reality the genuine sportsman is by all odds the most important factor in keeping the larger and more valuable wild creatures from total extermination.”
http://lionfish.co/why-i-love-lionfish/

Monday, September 26, 2016

Creative Video Marketing for Small Business

Creative Video Marketing for Small Business

I have news for you: creative small business video marketing ideas don’t have to look, sound and smell like video advertising!

The explosion of social media means that businesses now know a lot more about their customers. It also means that businesses both large and small are under pressure to make that great first impression with their clients. Using videos in your marketing strategy could be the smartest thing a business owner can do for the promotion of their brand.

The following are three super creative small business video marketing ideas that brands are using videos to promote their business...

#smallbusiness   #videomarketing   #marketing  
https://videotoorder.com/blog/creative-small-business-video-marketing-ideas/

Photographing Cocktails and Taking Photos of Drinks

Photographing Cocktails and Taking Photos of Drinks

Half the fun of ordering a cocktail is getting to see how it’s presented and photographing cocktails is the perfect way to remember fantastic times with friends and family, especially while traveling. You don’t have to have anything fancy in the way of camera equipment to capture a stunning cocktail photo – the cocktail itself does half the work just by looking that good!

Here are 3 of my favorite tips for photographing cocktails and taking photos of drinks:
http://scottharrell.net/photographing-cocktails/

Friday, September 23, 2016

Three signs that your small business needs help.

Three signs that your small business needs help.

One of the things I’ve learned over a 20 year career of small business startups and being a serial entrepreneur is that there will be stress and times when you will feel like the captain of a ship without a rudder.

God knows that my latest startup has been a rollercoaster ride! I’ve also been fortunate to have been a mentor to many friends with small businesses and I very regularly develop professional relationships with entrepreneurs that find themselves stuck, at a plateau – or worse. What I’ve learned along the way is that there are essentially three very common problems all small business owners will face at some point but need to overcome quickly; they’re the fear of failure, uncertainty about their ideal market and beginning not to care about public perception.

#smallbusiness   #smallbiz   #entrepreneur  
http://lscottharrell.com/3-signs-small-business-needs-help/

Architectural Photography Tips

Architectural Photography Tips

No matter what kind of camera or equipment you have available at the moment, you don’t have to buy stunning architectural photographs from whatever region you’re visiting – you can simply take them yourself and your recent smartphone is probably more than capable of taking fantastic photos.

Here are my three of my favorite architectural photography lighting and composition tips…

#photography   #architecturephotography   #tipsandtricks  
http://scottharrell.net/architectural-photography-composition/

Thursday, September 22, 2016

70 Freelance Job Ideas for Videographers, Video Editors and Other Video Freelancers

70 Freelance Job Ideas for Videographers, Video Editors and Other Video Freelancers

Whether it’s offering customers a unique gift idea or a quick and easy promotional piece, here is an extensive list of freelance job ideas for video editors, videographers, and entrepreneurial filmmakers broken down into several categories. Get started making money by creating video content or offering your video related services through a micro job portal, video content marketplace or a freelance website today!

#freelance #videographer #videoeditor


http://vtrep.com/70-micro-job-ideas-video-entrepreneurs/

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Are you trying to get your videos to rank higher on Google Search?

Are you trying to get your videos to rank higher on Google Search?

You’re not alone. Everyone else is working hard to get their videos to rank higher on Google, YouTube and anywhere else they can upload, market and promote their videos, too. The good news is that if you do these nine things before uploading your video, you’re already way ahead of everyone else because very few video content creators think about video search engine optimization (SEO) early enough.

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

How Do I Get My Videos to Rank Higher on Google?

You probably already know what a powerful tool video is for promoting your business, but you can’t fully take advantage of it without proper exposure through rankings on Google and YouTube. As a video content creator or video marketer, if you don’t optimize your videos they will not be seen and you will not get desirable results from your marketing campaign.

The key to achieving high search engine rankings is to remember that the search engine is primarily concerned with returning a good experience to its user. Be good to their customers and the search engines will lean in your favor.

#videomarketing #videoSEO #SEO
https://videotoorder.com/blog/get-videos-to-rank-higher-on-google/

6 Unique Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico

6 Unique Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico

With so many things to do in Cozumel, it’s no wonder why this island in Mexico is one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean! The vibrant blue-green waters are full of coral reefs and tropical fish, while the white-sand beaches are home to some of the best resorts, bars and restaurants in the country. The scuba, snorkeling, tacos and tortas on this beautiful island are truly second to none.

Sometimes, however, a person just wants to do something different. Something new, off the beaten path or just get away from the throng of tourists aimlessly following another like a school of fish. If you’re looking to try some fun and unique things to do in Cozumel, you’ve got plenty of options!

#cozumel #mexico #travel
http://scottharrell.net/things-to-do-in-cozumel/

Monday, September 19, 2016

Making a Whiteboard Video for Business

Making a Whiteboard Video for Business

When making a whiteboard video for business marketing, training, branding or selling, there are four critical steps to keep in mind or risk certain failure.

#videomarketing #smallbiz #filmmaking

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

Whiteboard Videos for Business – 4 Ways to Ensure Success

Making a whiteboard video for business marketing and training is a well established trend in video marketing. Explainer videos are an easily sharable way to introduce your business, your brand or a specific concept to the world. Businesses the world over utilize explainer videos as they’re much more engaging than a long page of text. Be honest – if you had the option between watching a short video or reading pages of site copy, which would you choose?

Chances are you picked the video… Your consumers will do the same...

#whiteboard   #videomarketing   #smallbusiness  
https://videotoorder.com/blog/making-a-whiteboard-video-for-business

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Affiliate Linking to Make Money on YouTube Videos

Affiliate Linking to Make Money on YouTube Videos

Why settle for a few dollars on thousands of YouTube video views when just one sale via an affiliate sales program could yield hundreds of dollars?

Start making more money from your YouTube videos and affiliate links. Here's how...

Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine

Making Money with YouTube Videos and Affiliate Links

There are many ways to make money with your videos and one popular way is to make money is to combine YouTube videos and affiliate links. If you have an active channel on YouTube, and like to upload regular videos about anything, you can turn your video views into constant income for you. Many people opt to use the YouTube ads program to make money out of their videos. This is the most standard money making program on YouTube but it may not provide much of an income in the long run. For hundreds of views on your videos, you might only make a few cents out of your YouTube ads.

Is there a better way to make money from YouTube?

Yes, there is. It's called affiliate marketing.

#affiliatemarketing #videomarketing #YouTube
http://vtrep.com/youtube-videos-and-affiliate-links/

Sunday, September 11, 2016

the iPad has a tremendous amount of potential for shooting professional quality video, even in the hands of an...

the iPad has a tremendous amount of potential for shooting professional quality video, even in the hands of an amateur or inexperienced filmmaker.
http://vtrep.com/shooting-video-with-an-ipad/

Whether it’s offering customers a unique gift idea or a quick and easy promotional piece, here is an extensive list...

Whether it’s offering customers a unique gift idea or a quick and easy promotional piece, here is an extensive list of freelance job ideas especially for video entrepreneurs broken down into several categories. Get started making money by creating video content or offering your video related services through a micro job portal, video content marketplace or a freelance website today!
http://vtrep.com/70-micro-job-ideas-video-entrepreneurs/

How many times have you caught yourself daydreaming about traveling the world, soaking in the sights, flavors and...

How many times have you caught yourself daydreaming about traveling the world, soaking in the sights, flavors and cultures of every corner- and suddenly awakened by the reality that you are attached to your job and you must squeeze all of your travels into the three or four weeks of vacation you have earned?
http://vtrep.com/make-money-while-traveling-video-camera/

Creative Video Ideas for Fun and Special Occasions

Creative Video Ideas for Fun and Special Occasions

While there are numerous ways to generate income with videos, not all videos need to have a professional or commercial purpose. Quite frankly, many of the most creative videos out there were created for complete self-satisfaction. People and businesses these days regularly send out video greetings and personal messages for a variety of reasons (anniversaries, birthdays, etc.). A personal use video that is customized and tailored to fit each occasion can make fantastic cost-effective gift to your friends and family when you’re operating on a tight budget.
http://vtrep.com/creative-ideas-for-personal-use-videos/

We have compiled a list of the basic gear and other video equipment required to start a YouTube channel from the...

We have compiled a list of the basic gear and other video equipment required to start a YouTube channel from the video above. Below is a list of gear you would most likely need on a day-to-day basis, regardless of what kind of channel you want to start or content you want to share.
http://vtrep.com/video-equipment-required-to-start-a-youtube-channel/

Make More Money as a Filmmaker, Freelance Videographer or Video Editor

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

Make More Money as a Filmmaker, Freelance Videographer or Video Editor

“How do I make make more money as a filmmaker, freelance videographer or in my video editing business?” is the number one, most frequently asked question we hear – and it is an important question!

#filmmakers #filmmaking #entrepreneur
https://videotoorder.com/blog/make-more-money-as-a-filmmaker/

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Tips for Better Audio While Shooting Video With Your Cellular or Mobile Device's Video Camera

Tips for Better Audio While Shooting Video With Your Cellular or Mobile Device's Video Camera

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

6 Ways to Get Better Audio While Shooting Video with Your Mobile Device

The biggest drawback of shooting video with a mobile device is the quality of the audio captured can be terrible. Most microphones on smartphones and mobile devices are omnidirectional, super sensitive and have an extraordinarily small capsule without a lot of range; in plain speak, these mics generally suck for creating quality videos. So, how can you solve the problem of getting better audio from your mobile phone video?

Here are 6 tips to get better audio while shooting video on your mobile device...

#filmmaking #smartphone #audio
https://videotoorder.com/blog/better-audio-smartphone-mobile-video/

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Getting a Video Business Started in Less than One Day

Getting a Video Business Started in Less than One Day

Usually, these money making methods imply making interesting videos and sharing your videos online in order to attract more viewers to your videos and monetizing the traffic that you get in your videos. However, there are many other types of video-related businesses that you can get going very quickly to make money with videos as well.

Originally shared by Video Entrepreneur Magazine

5 Video Related Businesses You Can Start in Less Than One Day

Have you thought about starting a small business or “side hustle” to make extra money in your spare time? Did you know that you can make money with videos? Many people are. There are literally dozens upon dozens of ways that video entrepreneurs (“vtreps”) have found to not only make a part-time income working with video but to start very profitable full-time businesses, too.

Here are 5 ways you can make money with videos and get started in less than one day...

#vtrep #entrepreneur #video
http://vtrep.com/make-money-with-videos-now/

Adobe reveals video collaboration, VR and animation updates for Creative Cloud

Originally shared by TechCrunch

Adobe reveals video collaboration, VR and animation updates for Creative Cloud
http://tcrn.ch/2c0Xcig

"Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all from you."


"Work like there is someone working 24 hours a day to take it all from you."

More than required reading. This is required doing.

#startup #smallbiz #entrepreneur

Saturday, September 3, 2016

7 Common Problems for New Freelancers and How To Fix Them Quickly

Originally shared by VideoToOrder.com

7 Common Problems for New Freelancers and How To Fix Them Quickly

For new freelancers, starting a freelancing business is one of the simplest ways to make money online without having to spend your time at the office every day. You can set your own workplace, your own work time, your own clients, and even your own earnings. This is why freelancing is becoming one of the most popular businesses that people have, especially those who love to work at home.

However, new freelancers often face various challenges in their freelancing business, which usually discourage them from continuing on their path. If you are a new freelancer, how can you overcome these challenges?

Here are 7 common challenges faced by new freelancers and how to overcome them:

#freelancer #freelancing #freelancers
https://videotoorder.com/blog/fixing-problems-new-freelancers/

Scuba Diving in Cozumel with ScubaLuis

Scuba Diving in Cozumel with ScubaLuis

Over the last two weeks I dove again with long-time dive buddies from Chicago, and Texas and we chose to dive with ScubaLuis this time. Luis is our favorite divemaster from ScubaTony who left and has opened his own dive shop in Cozumel. Luis is still the very best divemaster in Cozumel in my opinion but now he’s seriously upped the level of service and attention that he is able to give his clients.

#cozumel   #scubadiving  
http://elscottharrell.com/scuba-diving-cozumel-scubaluis-tripadvisor-review/