I was having a conversation with a colleague about sharing videos. He suggested iTunes and other video alternatives.  When I mentioned YouTube as a source, he pretty much said that it was not a good source for videos.

Are you kidding?  YouTube is the largest video community in the WORLD, why wouldn’t you put videos on the site even if you don’t think people would view them?  YouTube is not only attractive to the people who upload videos, it is a primary source of entertainment and distraction for millions of people in countries all over the globe.  Therefore, you never know who’s on YouTube at any given time.

The site has also become a major source for research.  Although I do not know for certain, I am willing to bet that YouTube ranks first in video research and probably second or third in traditional research right after Wikipedia and Twitter.  Yes, Twitter has become popular for topic searches.

My advice to anyone considering NOT adding video to YouTube: Do not underestimate the power of YouTube.  It is a FREE, worldwide opportunity you don’t want to miss.

YouTube and See3 Communications have partnered to create the DoGood Nonprofit Video Awards.  These videos are created by organizations to great social change locally, nationally or internationally.

Visit YouTube for more details.

Good luck!

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Alexa.com is a site that tracks internet activity.  Following are the top 10 busiest sites on the internet.

1. Google
2. Facebook
3. Yahoo!
4. YouTube
5. Windows Live
6. Wikipedia
7. Blogger
8. Baidu
9. MSN
10. Yahoo Japan

What does this mean to you as a business owner? Try to establish a presence on at least half of these sites, well, the first five anyway.  If you need help doing so, The Write Design Company is here to serve you.  Call us at 877.570.5228.

Facebook

What does this mean to you as a business owner?

In my opinion, it would be a huge mistake not to have a presence on Facebook (FB).  Here’s the catch.  If your business is your representation on FB, make sure all messages you share are related to your business.  You are NOT selling your products and services; you are sharing information to establish yourself as an expert and to build your brand.

Also, be mindful of the photos you share on Facebook. Perceptions are in the eyes of the beholder, and you never know who’s viewing your profile.

Now is a good time to get your business on Facebook if you have not done so  already.

Twitter

Do you want to build  closer relationships through conversations with your audience on Twitter?

We will attend events, meetings, or just follow you around and tell all of your followers on Twitter about what you are doing in real-time (tweet).

You’re probably wondering, “Who cares about what I’m doing?”  That is probably a common question from people who have yet to experience Twitter. There are two groups of people who actually care: 1) your current clients and 2) prospects.

In fact, if you are a business owner, you should be attempting to connect with your audience on Twitter.  According to an article on Mashable, there were approximately “6 million registered Twitter users, which equates to around 3.8 percent of people on the Internet.”

Twitter is also a source for research. Therefore, if someone is looking for your company, they are going to conduct a search on Twitter to find out what people are saying.  It would definitely be good if you initiate many of the conversations about your business and respond immediately to questions and comments.

As you can see, having a presence on Twitter is beneficial regardless of your title.  If you still need an understanding of how Twitter works or would like to schedule a meeting to start connecting with your audience through tweets, contact The Write Design Co. at 877.570.5228 or info@thewritedesignco.com

Readers of this blog will get writing tips as well as things going on in the social media world.  You are encouraged to jump in, ask questions, and get conversations started if you want.  We are completely open.

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