It is no secret that the web video industry is booming. In a recent blog post on Reel SEO, guest expert Solomon Thimothy wrote this “Studies show that consumers and search engines alike value video contentthat it helps people find your site, and it helps turn them into customers once they’re there.” It is because […]
YouTube is a huge, brilliant and sometimes terrifying place. The sheer number of weird and wonderful videos which exist on the site are staggering; there are over a hundred hours of video being uploaded every minute and video views exceed four billion per day. This can be a little overwhelming, which is why an array […]
The following article is from Jason Thibeault, Sr. of Limelight, a platform that manages all aspects of video publishing. They are one of our sponsors at this week’s Reel Summit taking place July 25-26 in San Francisco (Don’t miss out – Register Here Today!). Thibeault was kind enough to provide us with an article about […]
There is nothing more satisfying than hitting a milestone with your videos. One important one is your first 1,000 subscribers. This is important because YouTube offers live streaming once you have achieved this milestone and you have an account in good standing. Getting more subscribers can seem like a difficult task, but I’ll share 10 […]
When Facebook bought Instagram back in April 2012 for an estimated $1billion, many people were questioning the decision. Skeptics were left wondering just what they had to gain from the acquisition other than access to data and the ability to take photos in a different way, adding a variety of filters to the images and […]
In the fast-paced world of web marketing, new strategies with social media and interactive content are swiftly replacing traditional marketing techniques. This can be detrimental for the businesses that don’t keep up, but for those that are willing to employ a flexible and creative content strategy, now is a great time to tackle a video-based […]
According to the latest data from the comScore Video Metrix service, 182 million Americans watched nearly 41 billion online content videos in May 2013. That’s up from 181.9 million Americans, who watched 38.8 billion online content videos in April 2013. But the rising tide is lifting AOL’s boat more than others. Top 10 Video Content […]
Video is arguably the most effective means on the planet by which to market a brand. It has the ability to deliver your message to billions of humans simultaneously and convey the exact same, perfectly tailored, message to each pair of ears and eyes. However, if you’re not leveraging video content properly in your marketing […]
Statistic show that 17% of people spend less than four seconds on a website, but they are willing to spend 2.7 minutes watching a video online. Knowing that the average television commercial is 15-30 seconds long, think of what you could do with the attention-span-eternity that is 2.7 minutes of video engagement gold. Video is […]
I’ve always enjoyed attending industry events. They’re an important part of growth on both a personal and organizational level. Even though it can be dif?cult to squeeze in a 2-day conference, events unlock many opportunities. Major events provide access to industry leaders and peers while shedding light on trends related to your business. Despite the […]