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YouTube celebrates 5 years of video posting today!!

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Real Estate Agent with Results Realty

I was listening to the news tonight and heard that today is the fifth anniversary of YouTube's video posting.  I decided to do some investigation about YouTube's birthday and found a link to an article that will give you statistics galore.

If you have not ever seen it before here's that very first video. 

That little 19 second video changed our world.  I'm sure it changed the world for Jawed Karim who sold YouTube to Google for 1.65 billion dollars.

I'll be honest had your told me 5 years ago that I would be embedding YouTube videos to my blog I would have told you that you were speaking a foreign language but now it is just routine.

Happy Birthday YouTube!!

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Comments(32)

Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I just love posting my YouTube Videos ..My children laugh at them....Happy Birthday YouTube! Many many More !

Please join us at express with video group!

HELPFULHANNAH

Apr 24, 2010 03:02 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

YouTube has sure come a long way in 5 years - there was a time when the quality was such that I would never use it for my slideshows.

Debi

Apr 24, 2010 03:51 AM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Marchel,

Like so many others, I too thought YT had been around much longer. I've had a lot of fun with it myself, not only for real estate, but also for connecting with family members.

Apr 24, 2010 05:40 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Marchel,

When I was growing up my mom used to actuallly write out scripts and have me and my brothers and sisters act out these plays in front of the camera.  It always seemed like in our house we were filming.

Now as an adult, video is a bit different to get used to....we just plug away though, it's becoming more the norm and a good way to connect.

Apr 24, 2010 05:53 AM
John Thomas
E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO
EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

It's truly amazing how quickly technology is evolving and how quick we are to absorb it into our lives. Now it's hard to imagine not having YouTube.

Apr 24, 2010 09:14 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

I have never seen a you tube video but sounds interesting. My business model is different so I don't jump through all those hoops. But maybe I ought to venture out.

Apr 24, 2010 10:19 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Marchel, it does not seem that long.  I can remember the announcement when the guy that created it sold it for a boat load of money.

Apr 24, 2010 01:09 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

JOAN, I was thinking YouTube was much older so was surprised when I heard the blurb on the news.  I was totally surprised when I then googled and found out how it started.

SONJA, He looks so young there and just think he is only 5 years older.  I hope all that money has made him happy and not sad!

LIZ, I had no idea that YouTube was only 5 years old.  It seems like we have had it forever!

DALE, I'm having fun with my flip but need to keep it with me all the time.  I regretted not having it at my women's meeting this last month.

RAY, You are right he does not have to work.  I just hope all that money makes him happy and does not make his life sad.

Apr 24, 2010 02:17 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

RICHARD, I'm with you and was AMAZED when I heard that YouTube was only 5 years old.  I got on board a couple of years ago and now I realize I was not that late to the party.

WILLIAM, I would not have a clue how to come up with the code.  It appears that Jawed hit the jackpot. 

MELINDA, It is hard to keep up with technology.  I must say though that the rain helps keep me in touch!

KAREN, It is a crazy technology world. Just a few minutes ago I was  googling the NYC subway system for my daughter, me here in Texas, as she was looking for the N in NYC.  Who would have thought!!

DON, It is actually very easy.  You go to the Youtube that you want to copy and go to embed.  You then copy the code and then go to your blog.  You have to go the HTML side.  You then paste the code where you want it to go.  I like mine to be centered so I put <center> and then at the end of the code </center>.  That's it.  If you have any problems email me and I will be happy to help.  I have written my website in HTML since 2000; which has helped me learn to code the good old fashioned way.

Apr 24, 2010 02:29 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

DAN, I'm not even sure where I saw it. It would have had to be Foxs or I might have read it through my drudge feed.

HANNAH, I have not joined the group Express with Video but I will now.  I made a video for my website that has had about 800 views which is very cool.  I've never put it on the rain but that might be a good idea to get even more exposure.

DEBI, I was not paying attention when the quality was bad.  It is very cool now!

LYNDA, I have loved your YouTube videos.  I put one on my website that gets a lot of hits. 

REBECCA, We have a number of years where pictures are missing because we were doing that 8mm film.  We then  had them put on to the VCR tapes which are now OBSOLETE.  UGH I guess we need to now have them put on disc.

 

Apr 24, 2010 02:37 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

CHERISE, Isn't it amazing that it has only been 5 years; it has flown.  I hope you are having a nice weekend with all the elements.  My sister has been in the middle of snow in Elizabeth.  I'm coming in two weeks for Mother's day and I'm hoping it gets it out of its system and the weather is nice for my visit.  I've lucked out the last two years so I'm hoping it continues.

JOHN, Isn't that the truth.  I remember when I embedded my first YouTube video.  I also remember going over to WYSIWYG and losing EVERYTHING!  I've learned my lesson and the video goes in last.

CHARLES, The gentleman who helps me with my SEO told me a year ago that I needed to get one on my website so I made the plunge.  The flip mino is EASY to use and has made it quite easy.

GEORGE, I remember that also.  Look how young he is to have that boatload of money.  I hope it has made his life happy.  As I get older I realize that money does not necessarily equate to happiness.  I have a friend who comes from old money and as much as I love her it has not made for a happy life for her.

 

 

Apr 24, 2010 02:45 PM
Peter and Dawn Smith
Circle Shot Media - Vancouver, WA

Hi Marchel,

How very true it is!  Now when I don't have my computer right next to me and the convenience to get things out there and to people with just the click of a button... I feel totally out of touch!  Hope you are having a great weekend :>)

Dawn

Apr 24, 2010 08:10 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Dawn, Isn't it funny how we live in the age of automatic EVERYTHING!!  It does make us spoiled!  I have not added my email to my cell phone as I just have not wanted to (mainly because I don't like my phone) but I know that day is coming.  Well when I get a new phone that I like.

Apr 25, 2010 05:04 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Marchel,...so glad you have joined ...and posted we need more members in the group..:0)

Hannah

Apr 25, 2010 02:26 PM
Mary Kay Hopkins
Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA
e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Marchel, thanks for the  heads up on the YouTube BD.  Otherwise, would not have known about the 5 year BD, statistics, and knowledge of the Video group.

Apr 26, 2010 09:07 AM
Tom Davis
Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE
FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

Wow that is pretty neat... I too didn't realize Youtube was that old already!

Interesting first video was only 19 seconds!

Thanks Marchel!

Tom Davis

Apr 26, 2010 03:05 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager
Happy Anniversary YouTube! I bet he never imagined how popular it would be or how rich it could make him!
Apr 27, 2010 01:47 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Marchel and I had no idea that YouTube was that old and I only started posting videos to YouTube this year. You have found a feature at one of my new favorite groups at Activerain .........

EXPRESS WITH VIDEOS AT ACTIVERAIN

Robert

May 05, 2010 05:45 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Who would have thought?

May 09, 2010 10:23 AM
Gail Robinson
William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT
CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

I love posting You Tube videos that make me laugh on my AR blog.  It's great to hunt down the best videos and share them with others.

May 15, 2010 06:01 PM