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YouTube Thursdays - New changes in March 2013

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

YouTube ThursdaysYouTube has new changes for us - AGAIN!.  I know, I know, you're shaking your head and muttering, "Who has the time to keep up with all this stuff?" Believe me, I can relate. However, in my opinion, the changes are quite positive.

Branding a distinct and consistent message to our clients is paramount to our marketing efforts.  YouTube is getting on board with that concept and now gives us a change to add custom art work and a cool introductory video to our channels.

I'll be working on my short introductory video - it's important to keep it short and sweet. It should be compelling and entertaining as it represents our first chance to snag new subscribers. Currently, I have a short video in its place ( temporarily) that reflects my appreciation for nature.

Here's the way it looks:

YouTube Thursdays =

 

Hopefully, you too will see the value in making the changes on your own YouTube Channel.  If so, please share your ideas and concepts. It would be great to see how other Rainmakers are using consistent on-line branding - not to mention the introductory videos. (I'll share my new creation in the next YouTube Thursdays post)

While you're at it, take some time to subscribe to other YouTube channels today - it's a great way to help other members in Active Rain - and you never know, they might return the favor. Here's a few channels to get you started. Happy Thursday. 

Cindy Westfall's Channel

Terkel Sorensen's Channel

Amy Hahn's Channel.

Janis Borgueta's Channel

And mine...

Posted by


Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments (28)

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: I saw something in one of the feeds I subscribe to about the new YT changes but have not had the time to check them out.  Thanks so much for the info!

Mar 14, 2013 07:57 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Debb, I saw it this morning after I posted my YT video which i should have posted to the group but issues with AR this morning here...I am not sure what to do so need some thought on it...thanks as always...I'll be back to watch what you are doing!

Mar 14, 2013 10:31 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Debb, Thanks for the update, appreciate that.  My thought was exactly what you said, how my gosh how am I going to find the time to do this.

Mar 14, 2013 10:46 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Debb, I look forward to trying the new YouTube features. As always, you will set a high standard for us to emulate and follow, I can't wait to see it. Thank you for bringing the changes to our attention!
Mar 14, 2013 10:48 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

 Hi Debb, I have heard they were making improvements and just haven't had time to explore what they are. Thanks for the share. Suggested.

Mar 14, 2013 11:43 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I need to get with the 'Vid' program Debb... perhaps a day with you over coffee and crumpets would do me some good ;-) 

Mar 14, 2013 03:18 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

One of these days Debb we will be able to add this to our marketing...but unfortunately we're not there yet...

Mar 14, 2013 09:15 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Deb, you channel looks GREAT.  Just from the pictures I want check it out and see what you are doing. 

Thanks for the heads up on the changes....some days it seems like I'll never be able to keep up.   

Mar 15, 2013 12:06 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You're welcome Anita - you keep me up to speed with FB changes.

Hi there Ginny - no worries. I'll be checking out your latest video soon.

 

Mar 15, 2013 12:34 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Bobbie - I know, I know. :)

Hi Silvia - what a nice thing to say! Thank you very much. 

Thanks for the suggest Debbie - they're always changing something - somewhere. Ha.

Larry and Sheila - Katerina just wrote a blog about the importance of video. I do believe in it...

Sondra - thank you. And I have those days too when I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the technology. 

Mar 15, 2013 12:36 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have not done any videos.  Thanks for the encouragement.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Mar 15, 2013 12:42 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debb,

Thanks for bringing me up to speed on what's new with Video Technology.

I have so much to learn! It seems like just when I take some training, there's something new to learn, but as you say, it's for the best.

I wish I had your skill when it comes to technology!

Mar 15, 2013 01:02 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You too Roy - I'd love to see your beautiful flowers in a video. 

Hi Patricia - I'm not really that technical. I sort of trip my way through it. Hahaha. Thanks though. 

Mar 15, 2013 01:10 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Debb, Thanks for the update. I have got to ffit in time for video somewher.

Mar 15, 2013 08:21 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

You will one of these days Bob. :)

Mar 16, 2013 06:50 AM
Teral McDowell
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

hi Debb, I haven't looked at the new change to the channels but it reads like a positive to me - another to-do list item :)

Mar 16, 2013 02:35 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Debb I share a love of nature too.  I keep forgetting to post on Thursday.  I haven't gotten around to the changes yet, I think there is so many changes from different platforms all at the same time.

Have a great Sunday.

Mar 16, 2013 04:25 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Teral - you'll get to it, I'm sure.

Hi Jennifer - I know you share of love of nature. There are changes - many, all the darn time.!

Mar 16, 2013 11:42 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Thanks from me also for keeping us abreast of all the Youtube changes. Doesn't sound like a bad thing.

Mar 20, 2013 11:03 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Jill, it's not a bad thing at all. :)

 

Mar 29, 2013 09:24 AM