The power of YouTube compilation videos.
The last YouTube compilation I posted was two years ago when I shared the BBC Wildlife voiceover clip.
Since it’s been below freezing for the last week in the UK, and it’s snowing heavily outside right now, I thought I’d add a bit of humour with this YouTube compilation video of pratfalls in the snow and ice.
What’s so special about YouTube compilation videos?
YouTube compilations have the possibility of going viral. The one I’m sharing here only has 1310 views so far but could blossom into an online hit. Which means that you can get some reflected glory from Google by posting it on your blog from YouTube.
Note: This video has now received over 10.5 million views. Whoever did this YouTube compilation must be glad they made the effort!
All you need to do is click on ‘Embed’ under the video, copy the code it gives you and post this into your blog post. (This was a secret shared by one of the top internet marketers in the US!)
That was a while ago and WordPress has moved on. Now you just have to post the link and WordPress does the work for you.
So I’m not only sharing something that might make you laugh, wince or stay indoors until the ice goes. I’m also giving you a heads up that sharing a top YouTube compilation video could help your blog get some exposure.
Of course it would be better to produce your own viral YouTube video like Dave Carroll’s brilliant “United Break Guitars”. This video has had almost 17.5 million hits and propelled its maker into fame and fortune. So much so that he now does the speaking circuit talking about complaint resolution.
What about using YouTube in a business context?
A better business example is the wine maker who shared a video on how to open a bottle of wine when you don’t have a corkscrew. Mirabeau Wines make rose wine in Provence. It’s a highly competitive market and he needed some exposure to increase his visibility and market share.
He did it with this YouTube Video.
Judge for yourself how good it was from the statistics – it’s had over 11.5 million views. What was even more useful was getting a mention in the UK national papers!
So with all the technology available to you it’s not too difficult to get creative and produce something a bit ‘off the wall’ which catches on.
Who knows. You could be the next big thing on YouTube!
Photo of cine camera by Ethan Robertson on Unsplash
Sharon Jackson says
January 23, 2013 at 8:17 amAll the reasons I don’t venture out when it snows. Thankful I live in an area where it doesn’t happen often 🙂
I like the reasoning behind the compilation though, YouTube is a facility I know I under-use. Thanks for pointing this out.
Sharon Jackson says
January 23, 2013 at 12:57 pmI have tried screen capture – I used screenr.com – but need to get used to the sound of my voice before I put anything out in the wild. I am aiming to do some WordPress tutorials this year that will benefit from screen capture. I’ll check out your recs thank you.
You’re always a great source of info Andy.
Andy Britnell says
January 23, 2013 at 1:45 pmAlways a pleasure to help Sharon. The sound of your voice from your computer is different to that which you hear when you speak. It sounds weird for everyone. Of course you could always run it through some sound filters and make yourself sound like Darth Vader! Actually that’s not a bad idea – The Dark Side WordPress Tutorials 🙂
Andy Britnell says
January 23, 2013 at 12:42 pmThanks for dropping in Sharon
Another way to get on YouTube is to do a screen capture of your screen whilst you are using one of your favourite tools or talk over a PowerPoint slideshow.
There are various ways to do that. You can use Quick Time with some computers and there is various screen capture software available. Camtasia is a bit expensive for PC, Snagit is more reasonable and Cam studio is free. You might want to check these free alternatives too http://www.ezvid.com/top_5_free_camtasia_alternatives
Looking forward to seeing what your first video share will be 🙂
Sarah Park says
January 29, 2013 at 6:40 amI’ve been using screen capture for quite some time already and I become used to it. Though sound filtering is really a must.
Fashstylo says
February 20, 2013 at 2:50 pmNo doubt its sounds is amazing. But I like where m alone no one in my room. I mostly use the you tube.Its great help me in mostly field of life.
operante opinie says
March 4, 2013 at 2:58 pmyup, great compilation I love winter so it’s only natural that I look through youtube for all compilations like this
Anna says
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Joe says
July 31, 2013 at 3:41 pmGreat post. I can appreciate the suggestions for alternate uses of YouTube. My biggest issue lately is how to convery YouTube viewers into blog readers. Thoughts?
Egeksk35 says
August 1, 2013 at 5:03 pmYeah good post. Sometimes i’m adding videos youtube too and search for same videos shared before mine and start to think how can i get more views damn… lol