Is Video right for your site?
If you are considering adding YouTube (or some other video) to your web site, then this article is for you. We’ve been adding a fair amount of videos to web sites of late, here at the studio.
Whether you use YouTube or the family friendly Vimeo, video is here and it should be on your site. I’ve create a quick list of 7 reason why you should add some video to your web site.
Before we get ahead of ourselves. Did you know that YouTube is the second largest search engine on the planet? According to YouTube 48 hours of video are uploaded every minute, resulting in nearly 8 years of content uploaded every day. WOW!
That leads us to our first reason….
- Everybody is doing it! It is almost expected to have video on your site.
- Engaging. It is an excellent way to engage your audience. Your viewers get to learn from you while being entertained. They don’t have to read. People skim over the text, but they will often watch the whole video. And if they watch it they are more inclined to share the video and you websites.
- People love to share. This sharing helps in 2 great ways. It directly brings more people to your site and it can bring SEO power to your site as each share is a link to you site.
- Video tells a story. We have all heard “a picture shows a thousand words.” Well, the reason it is a cliche is because it is true. Your body language, the setting of the video, and a thousand other non-verbal communications are passed as you speak in video.
- We all learn differently. Some people are visual learners. Some like to read, some like to listen. This is why we should offer a variety of ways for people to consume our message.
- It can be fun. Entertainment can be defined as “an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention”. What better way to get the attention of our customers than with entertainment?
- It is easy to add to your site. You can add videos created by others on your site. You can click on the embed button on most videos from YouTube and get some code to place on your site. Simply cut and paste (ask your favorite geek if you need some help). You likely have the tools to create a video in your pocket (smart phones rock). Alternately, you can pay to have a video professionally produced.
Those are just a few of the reasons to add some video to your site. We encourage you to get the show running. You can use a video to make a commercial, show off products, share testimonials, tell a story or even train people. Whatever it is, all you need is an idea and a camera.
And if you have any questions about making videos or whether it’s right for you, feel free contact my office. You can visit our home page omOriginals.com to view a video commercial we created for the Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling Guys. Grab some pop corn and enjoy. ~:-)
Wholesome Prose – Unique Website
When you visit Wholesome Prose you will get the chance to read and LISTEN to a showcase of short stories written by Christian authors. Christian authors are not that much different than other authors. Their stories may or may not be interlaced with deep spiritual meaning or categorized Christian characters as some people might expect. Nevertheless, Christian authors do have something that other authors don’t have: The Holy Spirit living inside of them, working with their God-given talent, inspiring, guiding, and even restraining them. Wholesome Prose, also gives you the opportunity to submit and share your own story on your life or experiences. It’s wonderful to be able to have your friends and family HEAR your story online. Google Wholesome Prose, read and listen to their inspirational stories and hopefully The Holy Spirit will inspire you to share this unique website.
omOriginals Marketing! of Longview, WA, is proud to help promote great companies and service in and around Cowlitz County with refreshingly different; web design, eMail marketing, Facebook, Google, workshops & good old fashioned graphic design. We invite you to call upon us, we are here to help. :-) 360.575.9839
Kevin Vibbert – SW Washington Bankruptcy Attorney – WEBSITE!
Kevin Vibbert, Attorney at Law is a professional law firm that has been in Longview since 1997. They are serving Cowlitz, Clark, and Lewis counties. Kevin Vibbert, Attorney at Law, has been practicing Bankruptcy Law and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense for over 15 years. He believes that experience is invaluable, is very informational, easy to talk to, and has a passion for helping people. With these qualities, Mr. Vibbert’s philosophy is to provide counsel and support to his clients with problems, providing reassurance, support, information, and a plan of action. He will offer you a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
Visit Kevin Vibbert @
SWWashingtonBankruptcy.com
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Animal Health Services – NEW WEBSITE!
Animal Health Services is a full service veterinary hospital serving Cowlitz County. Their simple idea is that their clients pets receive the same care and attention that they themselves would hope to find at an animal hospital. They provide conscientious, knowledgeable medical care and give their pet clients the same kindness and consideration they receive at home. Animal Health Services assumes everyone wants the best possible care for their pets but realize that cost is often an important consideration. They will provide an estimate of anticipated charges before starting treatment and whenever possible make you aware of alternatives that may be more economical. Not only do they provide care for your pet but they also have, pet supplies, vaccinations, medical supplies, geriatric medicine, grooming, and boarding.
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omOriginals Marketing! of Longview, WA, is proud to help promote great companies and services with refreshingly different; web design, eMail marketing, Facebook, Google, workshops & good old fashioned graphic design. We invite you to call upon us, we are here to help. :-)
Western World has a new WEBSITE!
Western World was founded and owned locally in 1979 in Longview, WA continuing on until new local owners, Lance and Heidi Brown of Longview, WA took over in 2006. Since Western World has been such an established locally owned business, in Longview, WA, people think of Western World when it comes to their pet needs. Western World started out in a barn selling feed to local farmers and has now evolved into a remarkable modern day shopping experience for everyone. Their large variety of products include livestock feed, hay, natural pet food, pet supplies, lawn and garden products, hardware, show supplies, wildlife feeders, fencing, tack, gifts, home décor, propane fill up, and much, much, more!
Western World employs a wonderful, knowledgeable staff that is here 7 days-a-week to assist you with all of your shopping needs and to ensure your experience is successful.
Customer service is #1 at Western World!
Come in and enjoy what we have to offer at the place with the horse out front!
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1111 Industrial Way
Longview, WA 98632
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Happy (do something) New Year!
Ready for a New Year for your business? Well then you need to do something NEW.
If you don’t want it to be just like last year you should trying something new and different.
Theoretical physicist and old school Geek, Albert Einstein was a revolutionary. He encouraged us to do things differently. I love his theory of insanity. “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
The good news is that we don’t need to understand the electromagnetic field or the quantum theory to revolutionize our business. ~:-)
For the new year I encourage you to use some new technology and improve (or begin) your online marketing.
We simply need to make more connections more often with our potential customers. It is simple, but I didn’t say easy. Get out your Rolodex (physical or digital) and update your contact info for friends and clients.
Getting Started.
I first recommend we take an honest assessment of where you are at today and where you’d like to be in 3, 6 or 12 months. Please fill out this basic goal worksheet that I’ve included in this article and then pat yourself on the back – you’ve just completed the first step towards revolutionizing your business.
1) Grow your Facebook Fans
Invite ALL of your customers and friends to “like” your page.
2) Grow your other social networking contacts
There are many social networks out there. Wikipedia lists about 100 “major active social networking sites”. Since time is finite, I would just look to Google+, LinkedIn & Twitter. You might find other industry specific sites – add them to your list.
3) Grow your eMail Marketing List
Start collecting Names and eMails from everyone you do (or would like to do) business with. You can do this by having entries at your front desk, by asking and even direct from your website or Facebook or Google+. Many of our clients and business associates utilize this information with an eClub, a monthly eMailout for informational items, holiday greetings or coupon offers for eClubbers only.
4) Grow your Snail Mail list
Postage isn’t cheap, but direct mail (if properly targeted) has the potential to generate more sales. Add the mailing addresses of your clients that aren’t in your address book yet.
5) Connect :-)
This is the fun part. Share your success!
Share on the social sites, start an eMail list, send direct mail & start BLOGGING. The key to connecting is to deliver value. If you give real value people will appreciate the connection.
Some of our clients share specials or coupons, others share updates about the business offerings and service. Our focus @ omOrignals Marketing! is to share knowledge, have some fun while helping people grow their businesses.
Ready to get different results?
Then you, my friend, are ready to try something new. If you’d like to increase your connections, please contact omOriginals for a 30 or 60 minute consult. I’d be happy to help you connect the dots. I encourage you to do something new & different in 2012 to revolutionize your business through creative marketing!
Oscar Myre IV is the chief Geek and Creative Director at omOriginals Marketing! in Longview, WA. His team of individuals help create and produce anything and everything “marketing” – from web sites to graphic design (like all the great ads in this publication), and everything in between….including +1 codes.
Reach them 9am – 5pm Monday through Friday @ 575-9839 or online anytime @ www.omOriginals.com
Technology + Community + Gloss = Web 2.0
For the web, the one thing that is constant is change. I’m hearing more and more people talk about Web 2.0. Lots of businesses say that they want it, though very few know what it is.