{"id":22,"date":"2013-05-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/cjto\/key-points-to-remember-when-video-blogging\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T18:00:10","slug":"key-points-to-remember-when-video-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/cjto\/key-points-to-remember-when-video-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Points to Remember When Video Blogging"},"content":{"rendered":"

Video Blogging Points<\/h2>\n

It is not uncommon for people to feel uncomfortable when being video taped or even just filming with no one else around.\u00a0 If you are someone like this, it\u2019s alright!
\nJust think \u2013 even the successful video bloggers and actors\/actresses had to start somewhere, even they started off feeling uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

This article will outline some great video blogging<\/a><\/strong> techniques to use when making and shooting videos.\u00a0 These simple strategies can be applied to any kind of video blogging site \u2013 if you are selling a product or shooting just for fun.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Video Blog Intro<\/h2>\n

Video Blogging Point #1<\/h3>\n

You do not need an expensive camera
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking that you need to spend a thousand dollars for a fancy top of the line video camera.\u00a0 That is total rubbish!\u00a0 All you need is a phone or a cheap flip camera.\u00a0 In-fact, most successful video blogging<\/em> people use their
\nIphones or Galaxy smart phones because they are so easy to use \u2013 but still affective.<\/p>\n

Video Blogging Point #2<\/h3>\n

Be Your Self<\/strong><\/p>\n

People have a strange ability to spot a person that just doesn\u2019t look right.
\nDon\u2019t go and copy other successful peoples video blogs or act a certain way because some other person is doing it.\u00a0 Stay true to yourself as this will make your readers feel as if they know you and builds a strong relationship with them making them more likely to return and interact with your blog.<\/p>\n

Video Blogging Point #3<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t Edit Your Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n

For some reason, many of us are perfectionists.\u00a0 If you start to edit every little bit of your videos, you can spend many extra hours just trying to get things to be \u201cperfect\u201d.
\nDon\u2019t waste your time editing, you could be spending those hours making more videos!\u00a0 Good video blogging<\/em> should feel natural and unscripted so don\u2019t worry if everything isn\u2019t perfect \u2013 you will be waiting a long time otherwise!<\/p>\n

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The best time to start is yesterday<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Video Blogging Tips #4<\/h3>\n

Use Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think about the most influential people today or in the past.
\nThink of politicians and religious leaders \u2013 they all use the power of story telling to captivate and influence others.
\nLearning this skill is a great asset to have if you wish to have great influence, especially if you wish to promote a business or product.<\/p>\n

Video Blogging Tips #5<\/h3>\n

Provide Value<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have six seconds before they hit the back button when a person finds your video blog.<\/p>\n

You need to capture their attention and give them the answer to what they were searching for.\u00a0 If you are making a video blog on a particular recipe don\u2019t have a video of something else.\u00a0 Make your content relevant and useful.<\/p>\n

Video Blogging Tips #6<\/h3>\n

Use Calls To Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are selling a product or service it is important to use a \u201cCall To Action\u201d
\nThis can be indirect or directly telling someone to buy something.<\/p>\n

Say you are selling the Latest Fashion Line\u2026<\/p>\n

A Direct would be \u2013 Buy my clothing range, it is the most fashionable in town!
\nIndirect \u2013 Well, you don\u2019t have to buy these great clothes if you don\u2019t want to be fashionable\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00a0Video Blogging Tips #7<\/h3>\n

Make A Video Everyday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practicing everyday is the most important factor in video blogging<\/span>.
\nWhen you make your very first video, you might feel like a total idiot
\nI felt so embarrassed and I was all by myself, it is such a weird thing to feel awkward when all you are doing is talking to an inadament object\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u00a0There are no successful scardey cats<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The success comes after you do the hard things, so stick with it.
\nVideo blogging is just a skill that can be developed just like any other skill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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