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WHY BLOGGERS SHOULD USE VIDEO

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Why Bloggers Should Use Video


Why Bloggers should use video in their blog posts?

You may have seen videos in some of the posts here - more so in 'Vblogger' group, I guess. (We should all thank Lee and Pam for moderating this group - and Stacey Smith the first 'talent contest'.)

You always wondered it may be a difficult task to add a video in your post. And what it takes to add video in your posts. I am sure there are few posts here on ActiveRain that has instructions on how to embed a YouTube video into your post.

Of course, if you have to create your own video, it will require some additonal work - but again, it is not all that difficult. We can touch on that topic some other day.

I learned how to embed a video in my posts from some of these posts - and will embed a video into this post that talks about a big 'WHY'.

Here's a video from Derek Halpren that talks about the importance of Video Blogging. I hope to see some more posts in our 'VBlogger' group. (Thanks Derek, for Social Triggers).

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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

What a surprise - thanks ActiveGods for featuring this.

Thanks for stopping by.

@Loreena, I use 'YouTube' but more as a listing tool as compared to getting leads - and would love to learn how you can generate leads using YouTube.

@Ralph, I liked what Derek said - your viewers see you - you don't have to see yourself when you have a message for others.

@Lanre, please share your experience with the group.

@Mary Macy, you are at more than 100K points - you were committed to it - and now, commit to video blogging.

@Lee, Pamela, you are the inspirations for all of us - thanks for 'VBLoggers' group. I would not have thought of this but for you and this group.

@Margaret, you know what I am going to say about you ----- MargaGreat! I have seen your Open House video in your profile. You are always ahead of everyone with your innovative ideas.

Oct 21, 2011 02:54 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@Debbie, why wait? If you need help, there will be many here in rain to help you!

@Pam, it's good it's on your list of things to do - now just add one more thing to that - a time limit by which you'll complete your first video-blog - and you'll break the ice!

@Cathy, you are such a great person (and personality). In a short period of time on ActiveRain, you have climbed many ladders....and don't wait for perfection. (I wanted to write a perfect blog - so I did not blog for 4 years - and then, I just wrote a post, people liked it and here I am - and I am still learning from every one here.) Whenever I get a chance, I do share my knowledge, too.

Oct 21, 2011 02:58 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@DeeDee (Dear Sister), you have a support of more than 200,000+ here on ActiveRain - start with a simple small video embedding from YouTube - and once you are at ease, there is no 'STOP' sign for you. You may try some videos from Simple Truths.

@Debe, thanks for your comments on my post - I love your market report posts - just perfect! (And, I'd say, you may not need to spend money for video blogging, your webcam is enough!)

Oct 21, 2011 03:06 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@Tamara, you have a great suggestion - voice over could be another way to video-blog.

@Steve, you are right - that's the reason why one should 'show up' in their own blogs.

@Christine, I learened about Video Blogging here and have done a few posts with videos. Not that difficult once you have one post, you can write many more!

Oct 21, 2011 03:09 PM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Good Evening Praful:

Congratulation on being featured.  I am working on my Video...but as with everything I have to get all the inks out.  I attended a WordCamp in September and I was fortunate get some very valuable information on VLogging.

 

Oct 21, 2011 04:40 PM
Lisa Dunham
Alexandria, VA
Associate Broker, Alexandria Virginia Real Estate

Great video Praful!  I really need to get moving on this.  I am long overdue!

Oct 21, 2011 04:41 PM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

I agree video is great.  Getting the courage to see yourself is a whole other ballpark.

Oct 21, 2011 05:00 PM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Okay, another great reminder that I should actually get that video off of my to-do list and onto a blog.  Great post, thanks. 

Oct 21, 2011 05:57 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Thanks for post describing the important of video use in our blogs Praful.

Oct 21, 2011 06:25 PM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I too have heard and know that video should be in my blog.  Yet I resist.

Oct 21, 2011 07:07 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Praful:

I like to do videos. I haven't make an instructional video yet.  Just videos of event in my city.   I need to do more that are instructional

Oct 21, 2011 07:32 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the reminder . I have been thinking of making videos.

Oct 21, 2011 11:53 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I am interested in which  programs and tools are being used to do these.

Oct 22, 2011 12:41 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@Lisa, yep, the time is right - it could be as simple as 'Happy Thanksgiving'.

@Ralph, I do not believe our clients care much for our looks - they look for a professional in you.

@Janet, get going....now is the time!

@Tom, thanks - I am going to write more posts with video embedded in it.

Oct 22, 2011 03:42 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@Mark-Tim, just start - once the ball gets rolling, it's easier...to vblog!

@Evelyn, you are already there with event video - and next step is even simpler, you just show your expertise.

@Gita, well, it's a vacation season and there cannot be a better time than this. BTW, Happy Diwali.

@Cheryl, there are some tutorials from Katerina on how to embed YouTube videos. May be, I'll write a post about it - but sure enough, there are enough posts about it on ActiveRain!

Oct 22, 2011 03:46 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Praful. This was a very timely post for me since I took a leap of faith and actually posted my first video yesterday. More people do want to connect and get to know who you are up close and personal. I plan to re-blog since this was GREAT for me.

Oct 22, 2011 04:31 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Praful....Congratulations on your feature post. Well Done, what are the odds of you, me and Michael Thornton writing a post at the same about the advantages of using Video in our business. It's so important to be using Video now with YouTube being the 2 mosted used search engine.

Great Post, have a great Saturday my friend!

Oct 22, 2011 04:45 AM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

Oh my, I know, know, and more know that we should be doing videos, but, haven't yet.  What makes it worse is that I have 2 video cameras and a bunch of different video editing software programs.  The video and Derek are great.  He comes across so natural and at ease.

Sue of Robin and Sue

Oct 22, 2011 05:08 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

@Jerry, thanks for stopping by and a re-blog. Congratulations on your first video blog - and here's to many more to come!

@Fred, I can just say, great minds think alike (and with that, I am trying to promote me - with you and Michael whereas I know my experience in this field is that of a beginner only...) BTW, Katerina had a featured post with many training videos - and one of them was on how to embed youtube videos in your posts)

@Sue, I used to be at the same place - a Flip and Kodak video cameras - and have not done much with it - but now is the time....

Oct 22, 2011 05:31 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Great information, Praful - thanks for sharing...technology rules!

Oct 28, 2011 04:39 AM