tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post6230024611937273183..comments2011-05-16T11:44:02.641-05:00Becky McCrayhttps://profiles.google.com/109969779660139278806noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-25147812639263482822008-06-30T07:53:00.000-05:002008-06-30T07:53:00.000-05:00Cherish, what we've discussed so far is how to use video to promote your business, not how to promote *those videos* to drive traffic. Using video to drive traffic is a whole new question. I found an excellent link at Chris Punke's site, of <A HREF="http://www.webvideodoctor.com/web-video-promotion/7-ways-to-promote-your-web-videos/" REL="nofollow">7 Ways to Promote Your Web Videos</A> by the Web Video Doctor that addresses that exact topic. Give those techniques a try.Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-83249101479193776752008-06-29T23:25:00.000-05:002008-06-29T23:25:00.000-05:00Ok I have a challenge I have a sex toy party business and want to use video to drive customers to my site to book at home parties My thought was to hit the streets with my video camera and ask couples and single people questions on the street to post on my site.IE HBO Real Sex type street interviews How can I promote their videos as a way to get the most use out of them.Cherish13bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16616939873185322378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-5233985750975404042007-06-26T13:14:00.000-05:002007-06-26T13:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for the compliments, Scott. <BR/><BR/>Loved your editing on your video. That opening airport scene made me think, "oh, no! it's going to be really boring!" But you pulled together a neat piece. Thanks for sharing! <BR/><BR/>You'll find about 400 more Okie blogs at http://www.blogoklahoma.com/Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-48971165663750339472007-06-26T10:54:00.000-05:002007-06-26T10:54:00.000-05:00Becky:<BR/><BR/>I love this post and your ideas. I'm glad to see an Okie in the blogosphere. Seems like everyone is from anywhere but here in Oklahoma. You have given me some great ideas. I actually posted a first video about a tradeshow I attended in Las Vegas <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGoiToGV6q4<BR/><BR/>Let me know what you think...scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10292048327356267495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-10142043486424215982007-06-24T17:52:00.000-05:002007-06-24T17:52:00.000-05:00While you are thinking about video, stop by Chris Brogan's site and add your thoughts on <A HREF="http://grasshopperfactory.com/cbc/100-comments-mojo-for-video/" REL="nofollow">mojo for video</A>.Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-66783544131778081442007-06-24T08:49:00.000-05:002007-06-24T08:49:00.000-05:00Chris, thanks for letting me know about your addition to the conversation. I want to list off the topics in your post, so people know that they WANT to go read it, too. <BR/><BR/>Folks, Chris's post explains how any business can do all of these things with video: <BR/><BR/># Present <BR/># Introduce<BR/># Promote <BR/># Announce<BR/># Invite <BR/># Recruit <BR/># Demonstrate<BR/><BR/>Stop by <A HREF="http://blog.zeppelinmedia.net/archives/38" REL="nofollow">Chris's post</A> for more on each of these topics. <BR/><BR/>And, continue to share your ideas. How can small businesses use video?Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-51424965486309767072007-06-23T23:32:00.000-05:002007-06-23T23:32:00.000-05:00LOVE this post, Becky. In fact, I was inspired to continue the conversation over on my blog. Hope you don't mind!<BR/>:)Chris Punkehttp://blog.zeppelinmedia.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-10893121273134559592007-06-20T14:33:00.000-05:002007-06-20T14:33:00.000-05:00And I just found this beautiful story at Duct Tape Marketing: <BR/><BR/>"Super hot retailer IKEA just launched a web site for business folks - IKEA Business - a better life at work. To generate interest in the property and have a little fun they are holding a Main Street makeover contest that <B>asks small businesses to send in a video nominating their business for a make over.</B> The nice twist in this case is that the entries are to <B>include reasons why your business AND your community deserve to win</B> - if you win, a team of designers will descend upon your town with great ideas and furnishings for up to 10 businesses in your community."<BR/><BR/>The link to the contest is: <A HREF="http://business.ikea.com/mainstreet/" REL="nofollow">business.ikea.com/mainstreet</A><BR/><BR/>Plus, John Jantsch has a digital camera to give away as a tie in. You'll find that at: <BR/><A HREF="http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/weblog.php?id=P1079" REL="nofollow">www.ducttapemarketing.com</A>Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-43332335037013781572007-06-20T14:27:00.000-05:002007-06-20T14:27:00.000-05:00Our Friend Chris Penn responded via Twitter: <BR/><BR/>I try to get people hired with my videos. http://youtube.com/watch?v=SZJW2Cb6aJs<BR/><BR/>What he's doing is seeking job applicants and giving them a feeling for the environment at his company. It's another idea any small biz could use!Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-7041485859785656292007-06-20T14:15:00.000-05:002007-06-20T14:15:00.000-05:00Thanks, Chuck! Glad you enjoyed it and found some value. <BR/><BR/>iqbal, you have a unique opportunity to speak to locals in Pakistan. Use native languages as well as English. Film Pakistanis telling how your site has helped them. Show us the stories behind your site and business. The best way to connect to locals is to feature locals!Becky McCrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752231568940350610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-8464755622598297422007-06-20T12:41:00.000-05:002007-06-20T12:41:00.000-05:00hi<BR/>Can you guide me how to get visitors using video.I want visitors from Pakistan because my site will help locals. <BR/>thanks.iqbalhttp://www.moneyonmoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20995189.post-23172393054060209592007-06-20T10:11:00.000-05:002007-06-20T10:11:00.000-05:00Great post, I'll link back to it!Chuckhttp://work-at-home.business-opportunities.biznoreply@blogger.com