Comments on: A Video Marketing Tip For People Who Suck At Video – Quickie Tip #9

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:38:13 +0000

@CashFlowsToo Thanks bro. Great to meet you here at #NMX. See you at the Pres.

By: CashFlowsToo

CashFlowsToo — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:08:53 +0000

You have an amazing blog here. Its an inspiration to me. I look forward to your presentation. Have a blessed day.

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:20:57 +0000

@ShowMeHowToBlog.com Hi there, sorry for taking so long to respond. Your comment was flagged as spam so I just saw it. It’s probably because you put your name as a URL instead of an actual name. I would recommend for you to use a name in the future so that it doesn’t get flagged.

To answer your question, my biggest tips would be:
1. Keep it simple
2. Use lots of pictures
3. Don’t put too many words on the screen
4. Infuse your personality into what you’re saying
5. Have fun

And of course, the tip that I mentioned in this video is still VERY applicable. Practice makes perfect, so the more you do it, the better you’ll get

Thanks so much for checking out my blog and for the trust you’ve placed in me, and also Pat. He’s a great guy!

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:16:05 +0000

@DominicSicotte Oh, you're gonna be at NMX? That's awesome Dominic. Make sure to look me up.

By: DominicSicotte

DominicSicotte — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:45:08 +0000

@Leslie Samuel Excellent! Thanks See you at NMX ! ;-)

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:27:23 +0000

@DominicSicotte Actually, I would choose one depending on my audience and goals. For biology (for example), I don't think an audio podcast would be as effective for teaching, so I went with video. For here, I think audio podcasts work very well. So once again, it depends on your goals, and also on what you're most comfortable with. I'd choose one and try to DOMINATE it.

By: DominicSicotte

DominicSicotte — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:55:58 +0000

@Leslie Samuel So if you had to start a new site from scratch you would go with the "3 min video clips and the 30 minute podcasts". You wouldn't go for only one of them?

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:47:10 +0000

@lbtriggerman Great points. Not only that, but a transcript also helps for SEO, which then drives more traffic to your site. So even when I do video, I try to include a transcript.

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:46:27 +0000

@DominicSicotte Great question. My answer that it depends on how much I invest into it. For my biology blog, I spend most of my time on Video and that has brought a tremendous return. For this blog, I've spent more on audio, and that has brought the biggest return. So, it depends on what you put into it and what your audience prefers.

By: lbtriggerman

lbtriggerman — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:42:11 +0000

I still love watching a video instead of reading a blog post. Still, a transcript is awesome in making reviews especially if the video is instructional or has a lot of unfamiliar words in it.

By: DominicSicotte

DominicSicotte — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:15:27 +0000

Leslie, You are doing both, video and audio. Which one gives you the best "ROI" (Interaction/engagement from your audience vs time spent on it) ??Thanks!

By: ShowMeHowToBlog.com

ShowMeHowToBlog.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:47:17 +0000

Hello Leslie, Love the Blog, i was somewhat shaking my first video, and still have not got the confidence to speak during the videos, just like you say i know doing it over and over will just make it easier, but have you got any tips on how to make professional videos with screen capture programs? (Not recording it with an actual camera, like you do with your videos) I found you through Pats blog, as i mainly follow you two, your guidance has been great, please consider my blog(ShowMeHowToBlog.com) a product of your teachings, as everything i have learn't from you and Pat, mirrors on my blog. Thanks again!

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:22:45 +0000

Very true. This was just a quick tip. I have all kinds of tips on video all over the place. That's a different topic for a different post.

By: AKS

AKS — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:09:46 +0000

I think everything needs practice to become an expert at it, and blogging is no different. To be frank I was expecting some more tips to create a attractive video. Anyway Thanks!!

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:12:29 +0000

@taocoach Then you know what you need to do - take ACTION :) Then come back and let me know how it goes.

By: taocoach

taocoach — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:52:36 +0000

I keep getting this message from various sources...guess I better pay attention!I have done videos with slides and pictures no live action but now its time for me to put them out there.

By: Leslie Samuel

Leslie Samuel — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:49:03 +0000

Great point Edwin, which is why I recommend for you to just put them out there. The 30 videos aren't doing any good just sitting on your computer. If you look back at some of my earlier videos, or listen to one of my podcasts, you will see exactly how I've learnt over time. Experience is the best teacher :)

By: Edwin

Edwin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:26:06 +0000

I still have about 30 video clips that will never make you tube. That is because they are my test video's over and over,trying to get it right. I think you will always have Butterflies in your gut before and during making a video. Foe some the idea of being seen on a video just about kills them but others they take to it just like that.