Easy Web Video

Ted ProdromouNetBizExpert, Incwww.netbizexpert.com

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What makes a video viral?

The video must be fun and spontaneousBe authentic – don’t actDon’t sell!Keep it short – 3 to 5 minutes maximumAdd upbeat music – don’t use copyrighted music

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Video formats

The AVI Format - .aviThe Windows Media Format - wmvThe MPEG Format - .mpg or .mpegThe QuickTime Format - .movThe RealVideo Format - .rm or .ramThe Shockwave (Flash) Format - .swf

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YouTube Video Specifications

QuickTime .MOVWindows .AVIMPEG .MPG filesRecommended: 1280 x 720 (16x9 HD) and 640 x 480 (4:3 SD)Up to 2 GB in sizeUp to 10 minutes in length

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Use keyword phrases

In your video TitleIn your video DescriptionIn your video TagsIn your video file name

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Video Description

Begin your Description with your website/blog URL

Create an offer and send people to a specific page that is related to your video – offer a free report, an ebook, an audio or a videoDon’t send them directly to your homepageCreate an opt in form on that page to capture leads before they download the giveaway

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Submit to popular video sites

YouTube.comGoogle videoYahoo videoDaily MotionViddlerFacebookMySpace

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Use Social Media

Tweet a link to your videoUpdate your Facebook status with a link to your videoUpdate your LinkedIn status with a link to your videoUpdate FriendFeed with a link to your statusPost the video on your blog

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Track your results

Use Google Analytics on your website/blog to see which sites are generating the most trafficReview the stats and comments on each video siteSet up Google Alerts with your name and keyword phrasesSearch Twitter for your keyword phrasesMonitor your social networking pages for comments