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Video search marketing 
In this file, we share with you all information that related to video search 
marketing such as video marketing tips, video marketing tools, video 
marketing sites. 
If you need top free materials below, please visit: 
videomarketingaz.com 
· Top 21 tips for video marketing 
· Top 31 sites to upload your videos 
· Top free 7 tools for video marketing 
I. Video marketing content for you! 
Recently I wrote a blog about engaging content ideas and I wanted to 
take some additional time to focus on videos as a content strategy. I am 
one of the first to forget about the visual part of content marketing and 
that is a mistake. In fact, if you’re not using video in your content 
marketing program you are missing out. Here are three reasons why: 
· According to Cisco, consumer video traffic will reach 69 percent 
of all global internet traffic by 2017, up from the hefty 57 percent 
that it is currently. 
· The number one site for viewing videos is, not surprisingly, 
YouTube, which claims more than one billion unique visitors 
every month. That’s second only to Facebook. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 1
· Who owns YouTube? Google, and its search algorithm privileges 
content from the site in SERPs. If your brand isn’t represented on 
YouTube, you’re passing up a huge opportunity for visibility. 
· That’s the Why. Now let’s consider the How of Video For Content 
Marketing. 
Takeavideo2 The Why and How of Video for Content Marketing 
Creating a good video is easier than you think. While you do need to 
plan the content carefully and maintain a basic standard of technical 
quality, neither of these concerns is beyond the reach of the average 
business. Using simple software such as Apple iMovie, Avid Studio, or 
Adobe Premiere Elements, you can shoot and edit HD videos to attract 
new audiences and promote your brand. Then there’s Vine and 
Instagram, which help you create videos for social sharing. The real key 
to successful video development is good planning. 
Here are 5 essential questions to ask yourself about the video you want 
to create: 
1) What action do I want my viewers to take? (aka The Goal) 
Are you expecting the video to generate e-commerce sales? Qualified 
leads you can follow-up on later? Are you trying to get people to attend 
a grand opening event? Or do you simply want to build brand 
recognition? 
2) Who can give me that action? (aka The Audience) 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 2
If you’re selling bikinis, then it’s pretty clear that your answer is women, 
probably those on the slimmer, more fit end of the spectrum. If you want 
to generate brand buzz for a high-tech service, then your audience is 
going to include men. Of course, some answers to this question will be 
less obvious, which is why you don’t want to jump to conclusions about 
the target group. If you think first about the action you’re looking for, 
the answer to this question will be more precise. 
3) What’s the core message? 
Most videos are less than three minutes long, so you want to make your 
point quickly and make it sticky. Messages are more likely to stick with 
people when they are funny, ironic, or speak very specifically to your 
targets’ problem or pleasure points. If you’re building brand recognition, 
for instance, the core message will highlight one or two things that 
distinguish your brand from the competition. If you’re selling a product, 
the core message is likely to be about price and quality. 
4) How do I prompt the audience to act? Good videos end by creating 
a sense of urgency among viewers that motivates them to take action 
sooner, rather than later. Thus, most prompts are linked to time, such as 
“Hurry! Sale ends Tuesday,” or “Check out our IRA plans now, before 
the contribution deadline on April 15.” 
5) How do I build ongoing relationships with my viewers? 
The most direct way to entice a viewer into continuing engagement is by 
asking for her email address in return for a coupon, free Ebook, or other 
premium. You can also invite viewers to visit your company’s Facebook 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 3
page or to follow you on Twitter, where they will find regular tips and 
perks associated with your business. 
What’s Next? Our own Rob Garner tells us : 
“Video and images make up a major segment of all search-engine 
referrals, as well as a major share of social-network interactions. Think 
about your last few interactions on Facebook, and at least one of them 
probably involved viewing, sharing, or commenting on a video or image 
asset.” 
Below are some tips directly from Rob: 
videocontent The Why and How of Video for Content 
MarketingCreating and Distributing Video Assets 
In addition to the optimization aspects of video, there are several 
important considerations for getting started (or even revamping your 
existing presence), and they include the following: 
Creating a Video Channel: Don’t think about just one video at a time 
—think about what your channel will look like as a group and recurring 
series. Thinking as a channel involves the development of a theme, 
understanding your audience, and building up subscribers and followers. 
· Using Video Assets as Part of Your Overall Sharing and 
Publishing Strategy: While your current social strategy may 
involve sharing your existing text-based content in social spaces, 
also consider how your current audience will react to video sharing 
in your current networks. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 4
· Video/Photography Gear and Software: Depending on your 
approach, you will need to choose the right gear and editing 
software for your video-channel efforts. Your gear can be as 
simple as a smart phone camera with no editing to a more 
sophisticated camera and editing software. Also, remember to 
place a key emphasis on building up an audience for your video 
channel. Building up your network is both a social strategy and an 
SEO strategy. Produce quality video content that is so good you 
will want to promote it on all marketing materials, on your 
website, in offline advertising, and in all other media you use to 
market your company. 
· Video-Optimization Elements: When approaching a video strategy, 
you are going to face a decision of whether to host your own 
videos, to use a service and social network like YouTube, or both. 
Every business is different, so carefully consider the right balance 
for your company. The following sections cover optimization for 
both approaches. 
Tips for optimizing videos hosted on your own website: 
Optimizing videos for search and social should be a regular part of the 
production process. When uploading to third-party videos sites or to 
your own site, consider the following areas of optimization for video 
assets: 
· Title: The title is the single most important optimization element 
for your video. Be sure to include a relevant keyword in this title. 
Don’t stuff keywords in this area—just stick to accurately 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 5
describing your content. In most video-site content-management 
systems, this title will also transfer as an <H1> page heading. 
· Description: The description is also one of your main opportunities 
to provide keyword reference and accurately describe your content. 
This description, no matter how short, often reinforces your titles 
in search results, especially when it matches a searcher’s query. 
· Tags: Tags are on-page keywords that serve as a form of external 
metadata. Label your tags accordingly with the right keywords. 
Remember, keywords are connections to people. 
· Transcriptions and Caption Files: Providing a textual layer can 
help search engines better understand the content of your video in 
a literal sense. If your videos contain spokenword audio tracks, 
then either transcribe them as text or use a service that will perform 
this function for you. YouTube will use Google services to create 
captioning for your video, and it is considered a good practice to 
provide text files of video on your video assets when appropriate. 
Captioning tools still need to be edited, but doing so can provide a 
lot of useful information to search engines. 
· Filenames: Use keywords to describe your video in the filename. 
· Ensure Each Video Has Its Own URL: Make sure that each of your 
individual videos is accessible by a direct URL. This will 
ultimately allow search engines to create a profile around your 
video asset, make it linkable from other websites, and also make it 
shareable in social activity streams. If you are embedding your 
videos in Flash or dynamically delivering them with asynchronous 
JavaScript and XML (AJAX), you are effectively hiding your 
video from both search engines and social networks. 
· Embedding in Feeds: Allowing for your video to be embedded on 
outside sites allows for the creation of pages and links back to your 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 6
original video. Enable embeds in your YouTube video, and create 
embed links on your own hosted videos as well. 
· Schema.org Definitions for Video: For your hosted videos, mark 
up your links and video code with Schema.org vocabulary. Read 
more about for video-object vocabulary. 
· Create and Submit a Video Site Map for Hosted URLs: Google 
recommends video producers submit an XML feed to ensure faster 
crawling and indexing of your videos, especially for Google News. 
Watch a video and read a helpful tutorial on creating and 
uploading your video site map to your Google Webmaster Tools 
account for more information. 
Other Considerations for Video Optimization 
In addition to the specific optimization elements for hosted and non-hosted 
channels and assets, here are several other key considerations for 
video optimization: 
· Syndicating Videos on Various Sites vs. Focusing on Developing a 
Channel: TubeMogul makes it very easy to send out your video to 
a wide number of video sites. This can be helpful when you want 
to increase the number of sites in the search results, but it can split 
your search and social audience among different providers. For 
most situations, consider focusing your efforts on either a hosted 
channel or a single channel to develop a deeper network and 
subscriber base. 
· Avoid Spammy Keywords: Viagra, free, webhosting, apply, and 
calls to action can have a negative effect on your visibility because 
they are flagged as a potentially negative signal (because they are 
used so often by spammers). Even if your video is “free,” it may 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 7
benefit you to leave this word out of the title and other 
optimization elements. 
· Key Metrics: Expand your thinking about the way you measure 
video results. Views, comments, engagement, and channel views 
per session are all ways to understand the value and reach of your 
video efforts. 
· Optimizing Video for Google News: If you are a news provider, 
ensure that you are following the Google News optimization best 
practices. 
· Using Live Video: Live video is about as real-time as it gets, and 
many media providers are going the extra mile to incorporate live 
video into their overall social and hosted web presence. If live 
video fits your business model, check Ustream for live 
broadcasting and also Google+ hangouts for live meetings. 
So what are you waiting for? Creating a video can be fun and a great 
addition to your content marketing strategy. Some of the best viral 
videos are done on the spur of the moment. Get started now by grabbing 
your smart phone, shooting a video or creating a Vine and seize the 
opportunity to create engaging content for your visitors. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 8
II. Video marketing tips 
#1: Take advantage of video’s 
branding opportunities 
For branding purposes, have your 
company logo displayed 
prominently somewhere on the 
screen. You can do this at all 
times, or during key times in your 
video. 
In the image below, notice how the company logo is displayed in the 
upper-left corner. You can display your logo throughout your video or 
only at key times. 
#2: Include your URL in your video 
When you edit your video, take advantage of the different editing 
features. One easy feature is to add a text box to your video. This is 
where you can display your website address and it’s a great way to get 
exposure. 
Here’s a screen shot of Mari Smith’s YouTube channel. Notice how she 
used a text box in her video to display key information, including her 
website URL at the end of her video. Smart move! 
#3: Make your title count 
Just like a headline to a blog post, video titles can pull powerful traffic. 
There are two main reasons why the title is so important. One, a great 
title can instantly grab a viewer’s attention. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9
Two, when you use the appropriate keywords in your title, you are more 
likely to show up on search engines when people are searching for your 
topic. And remember Google owns YouTube, so there’s a story 
connection between video and searching. 
#4: Provide excellent content 
Take some time to think about your ideal viewer. What do you know 
that they’ll find valuable? What can you teach them? “How-to” videos 
are extremely successful because not only do they offer great value to 
your viewer, but also you’re able to showcase your knowledge and skill, 
thus positioning yourself as an expert. This is key as you continue to 
grow your brand 
#5: Always provide an HTML link 
When you post on YouTube, you have the option to write a short 
description of your video. Always start with the link you want to drive 
your viewers to so you don’t miss this key opportunity. 
Here’s a snapshot of the description boxes from one of my YouTube 
videos. Notice the placement of my website URL (it’s the first thing 
you want to put in the box!) and the keywords I used in my title as well 
as the description. 
#6: Go beyond YouTube 
Most people post their videos on YouTube. In addition to this, make 
sure to always embed your video on your own website. This will 
increase the amount of time people spend on your website and help grow 
a captive audience. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 10
Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, 
and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on 
YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 11

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Video search marketing

  • 1. Video search marketing In this file, we share with you all information that related to video search marketing such as video marketing tips, video marketing tools, video marketing sites. If you need top free materials below, please visit: videomarketingaz.com · Top 21 tips for video marketing · Top 31 sites to upload your videos · Top free 7 tools for video marketing I. Video marketing content for you! Recently I wrote a blog about engaging content ideas and I wanted to take some additional time to focus on videos as a content strategy. I am one of the first to forget about the visual part of content marketing and that is a mistake. In fact, if you’re not using video in your content marketing program you are missing out. Here are three reasons why: · According to Cisco, consumer video traffic will reach 69 percent of all global internet traffic by 2017, up from the hefty 57 percent that it is currently. · The number one site for viewing videos is, not surprisingly, YouTube, which claims more than one billion unique visitors every month. That’s second only to Facebook. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 1
  • 2. · Who owns YouTube? Google, and its search algorithm privileges content from the site in SERPs. If your brand isn’t represented on YouTube, you’re passing up a huge opportunity for visibility. · That’s the Why. Now let’s consider the How of Video For Content Marketing. Takeavideo2 The Why and How of Video for Content Marketing Creating a good video is easier than you think. While you do need to plan the content carefully and maintain a basic standard of technical quality, neither of these concerns is beyond the reach of the average business. Using simple software such as Apple iMovie, Avid Studio, or Adobe Premiere Elements, you can shoot and edit HD videos to attract new audiences and promote your brand. Then there’s Vine and Instagram, which help you create videos for social sharing. The real key to successful video development is good planning. Here are 5 essential questions to ask yourself about the video you want to create: 1) What action do I want my viewers to take? (aka The Goal) Are you expecting the video to generate e-commerce sales? Qualified leads you can follow-up on later? Are you trying to get people to attend a grand opening event? Or do you simply want to build brand recognition? 2) Who can give me that action? (aka The Audience) Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 2
  • 3. If you’re selling bikinis, then it’s pretty clear that your answer is women, probably those on the slimmer, more fit end of the spectrum. If you want to generate brand buzz for a high-tech service, then your audience is going to include men. Of course, some answers to this question will be less obvious, which is why you don’t want to jump to conclusions about the target group. If you think first about the action you’re looking for, the answer to this question will be more precise. 3) What’s the core message? Most videos are less than three minutes long, so you want to make your point quickly and make it sticky. Messages are more likely to stick with people when they are funny, ironic, or speak very specifically to your targets’ problem or pleasure points. If you’re building brand recognition, for instance, the core message will highlight one or two things that distinguish your brand from the competition. If you’re selling a product, the core message is likely to be about price and quality. 4) How do I prompt the audience to act? Good videos end by creating a sense of urgency among viewers that motivates them to take action sooner, rather than later. Thus, most prompts are linked to time, such as “Hurry! Sale ends Tuesday,” or “Check out our IRA plans now, before the contribution deadline on April 15.” 5) How do I build ongoing relationships with my viewers? The most direct way to entice a viewer into continuing engagement is by asking for her email address in return for a coupon, free Ebook, or other premium. You can also invite viewers to visit your company’s Facebook Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 3
  • 4. page or to follow you on Twitter, where they will find regular tips and perks associated with your business. What’s Next? Our own Rob Garner tells us : “Video and images make up a major segment of all search-engine referrals, as well as a major share of social-network interactions. Think about your last few interactions on Facebook, and at least one of them probably involved viewing, sharing, or commenting on a video or image asset.” Below are some tips directly from Rob: videocontent The Why and How of Video for Content MarketingCreating and Distributing Video Assets In addition to the optimization aspects of video, there are several important considerations for getting started (or even revamping your existing presence), and they include the following: Creating a Video Channel: Don’t think about just one video at a time —think about what your channel will look like as a group and recurring series. Thinking as a channel involves the development of a theme, understanding your audience, and building up subscribers and followers. · Using Video Assets as Part of Your Overall Sharing and Publishing Strategy: While your current social strategy may involve sharing your existing text-based content in social spaces, also consider how your current audience will react to video sharing in your current networks. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 4
  • 5. · Video/Photography Gear and Software: Depending on your approach, you will need to choose the right gear and editing software for your video-channel efforts. Your gear can be as simple as a smart phone camera with no editing to a more sophisticated camera and editing software. Also, remember to place a key emphasis on building up an audience for your video channel. Building up your network is both a social strategy and an SEO strategy. Produce quality video content that is so good you will want to promote it on all marketing materials, on your website, in offline advertising, and in all other media you use to market your company. · Video-Optimization Elements: When approaching a video strategy, you are going to face a decision of whether to host your own videos, to use a service and social network like YouTube, or both. Every business is different, so carefully consider the right balance for your company. The following sections cover optimization for both approaches. Tips for optimizing videos hosted on your own website: Optimizing videos for search and social should be a regular part of the production process. When uploading to third-party videos sites or to your own site, consider the following areas of optimization for video assets: · Title: The title is the single most important optimization element for your video. Be sure to include a relevant keyword in this title. Don’t stuff keywords in this area—just stick to accurately Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 5
  • 6. describing your content. In most video-site content-management systems, this title will also transfer as an <H1> page heading. · Description: The description is also one of your main opportunities to provide keyword reference and accurately describe your content. This description, no matter how short, often reinforces your titles in search results, especially when it matches a searcher’s query. · Tags: Tags are on-page keywords that serve as a form of external metadata. Label your tags accordingly with the right keywords. Remember, keywords are connections to people. · Transcriptions and Caption Files: Providing a textual layer can help search engines better understand the content of your video in a literal sense. If your videos contain spokenword audio tracks, then either transcribe them as text or use a service that will perform this function for you. YouTube will use Google services to create captioning for your video, and it is considered a good practice to provide text files of video on your video assets when appropriate. Captioning tools still need to be edited, but doing so can provide a lot of useful information to search engines. · Filenames: Use keywords to describe your video in the filename. · Ensure Each Video Has Its Own URL: Make sure that each of your individual videos is accessible by a direct URL. This will ultimately allow search engines to create a profile around your video asset, make it linkable from other websites, and also make it shareable in social activity streams. If you are embedding your videos in Flash or dynamically delivering them with asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), you are effectively hiding your video from both search engines and social networks. · Embedding in Feeds: Allowing for your video to be embedded on outside sites allows for the creation of pages and links back to your Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 6
  • 7. original video. Enable embeds in your YouTube video, and create embed links on your own hosted videos as well. · Schema.org Definitions for Video: For your hosted videos, mark up your links and video code with Schema.org vocabulary. Read more about for video-object vocabulary. · Create and Submit a Video Site Map for Hosted URLs: Google recommends video producers submit an XML feed to ensure faster crawling and indexing of your videos, especially for Google News. Watch a video and read a helpful tutorial on creating and uploading your video site map to your Google Webmaster Tools account for more information. Other Considerations for Video Optimization In addition to the specific optimization elements for hosted and non-hosted channels and assets, here are several other key considerations for video optimization: · Syndicating Videos on Various Sites vs. Focusing on Developing a Channel: TubeMogul makes it very easy to send out your video to a wide number of video sites. This can be helpful when you want to increase the number of sites in the search results, but it can split your search and social audience among different providers. For most situations, consider focusing your efforts on either a hosted channel or a single channel to develop a deeper network and subscriber base. · Avoid Spammy Keywords: Viagra, free, webhosting, apply, and calls to action can have a negative effect on your visibility because they are flagged as a potentially negative signal (because they are used so often by spammers). Even if your video is “free,” it may Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 7
  • 8. benefit you to leave this word out of the title and other optimization elements. · Key Metrics: Expand your thinking about the way you measure video results. Views, comments, engagement, and channel views per session are all ways to understand the value and reach of your video efforts. · Optimizing Video for Google News: If you are a news provider, ensure that you are following the Google News optimization best practices. · Using Live Video: Live video is about as real-time as it gets, and many media providers are going the extra mile to incorporate live video into their overall social and hosted web presence. If live video fits your business model, check Ustream for live broadcasting and also Google+ hangouts for live meetings. So what are you waiting for? Creating a video can be fun and a great addition to your content marketing strategy. Some of the best viral videos are done on the spur of the moment. Get started now by grabbing your smart phone, shooting a video or creating a Vine and seize the opportunity to create engaging content for your visitors. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 8
  • 9. II. Video marketing tips #1: Take advantage of video’s branding opportunities For branding purposes, have your company logo displayed prominently somewhere on the screen. You can do this at all times, or during key times in your video. In the image below, notice how the company logo is displayed in the upper-left corner. You can display your logo throughout your video or only at key times. #2: Include your URL in your video When you edit your video, take advantage of the different editing features. One easy feature is to add a text box to your video. This is where you can display your website address and it’s a great way to get exposure. Here’s a screen shot of Mari Smith’s YouTube channel. Notice how she used a text box in her video to display key information, including her website URL at the end of her video. Smart move! #3: Make your title count Just like a headline to a blog post, video titles can pull powerful traffic. There are two main reasons why the title is so important. One, a great title can instantly grab a viewer’s attention. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9
  • 10. Two, when you use the appropriate keywords in your title, you are more likely to show up on search engines when people are searching for your topic. And remember Google owns YouTube, so there’s a story connection between video and searching. #4: Provide excellent content Take some time to think about your ideal viewer. What do you know that they’ll find valuable? What can you teach them? “How-to” videos are extremely successful because not only do they offer great value to your viewer, but also you’re able to showcase your knowledge and skill, thus positioning yourself as an expert. This is key as you continue to grow your brand #5: Always provide an HTML link When you post on YouTube, you have the option to write a short description of your video. Always start with the link you want to drive your viewers to so you don’t miss this key opportunity. Here’s a snapshot of the description boxes from one of my YouTube videos. Notice the placement of my website URL (it’s the first thing you want to put in the box!) and the keywords I used in my title as well as the description. #6: Go beyond YouTube Most people post their videos on YouTube. In addition to this, make sure to always embed your video on your own website. This will increase the amount of time people spend on your website and help grow a captive audience. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 10
  • 11. Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 11