What is Video Blogging
Video blogging has grown in popularity over the past few years and even though many
have used video blogs to create a fortune there are quite a few people who have never
heard of Internet blogging. Video blogging is a close cousin of traditional blogging, the
primary difference between the two is that video is used to communicate with visitors in
place of text.
Many Internet entrepreneurs have created their own highly successful
video blogs (also known as vlogs) which are used to communicate with subscribers,
potential clients, and the rest of the World Wide Web. Video blogs let visitors interact
with their favorite website owners by rating video post or even creating video comments.
Blogging vs. Vlogging
Setting up a video blog site is not that much different from setting up a traditional blog.
There are many websites that allow users to upload or share their videos absolutely free
of charge. These video sites let users express themselves and their opinions with few
restrictions. Creating the videos themselves is also relatively easy and does not require
a lot of filming experience or expensive equipment.
Are Video Blogs Popular?
To date there are thousands of video blogs online today with hundreds of thousands of
readers and millions of video clips. Some aspiring actors and comedians have even
started scripting their own video blogs. These days there are even casting calls for
actors to star in Internet based shows that are broadcasts on video blogs. Quite a few
Internet celebrities owe their fame to their own video blogs which have been seen and
adored by millions. A few video bloggers have even become celebrities with millions of
online fans. A few of these web celebs are:
ï‚· Jessica Rose also known as LonelyGirl15
ï‚· Amanda Congdon of Rocketboom
ï‚· Perez Hilton
ï‚· Seth Gordon
ï‚· Jeff Jarvis of BuzzMachine
ï‚· Hosea Frank also known as ZeFrank
ï‚· Harry Knowles of Aintitcoo
Well known corporations have also started operating video blogs that are dedicated to
providing individuals with visual content. In addition to businesses operating video
blogs high ranking CEOs have also started their own video blogs.
These vlogs give
consumers and investors a chance to get to know more about powerful companies and
the people who are running them. A few well known personalities and musicians like
Oprah Winfrey and even the Queen of England have started their own video blogs.
Many people are shocked by the idea of famous media stars and royalty taking the time
to establish video blogs but the reality is video blogs are the future of online marketing.
Viral videos are taking over the Internet and marketing firms are becoming aware of it.
Video blogs have helped people from all backgrounds gain Internet popularity and earn
money online.
This ebook is designed to teach novice bloggers how to successfully start their own
popular, extremely profitable, video blog. The book will tell you how to set up your own
video blog using popular blogging platforms. It will also tell you many ways to profit
from your new video blog and how to effectively market it. This ebook provides you with
detailed information and many resources that will save you a great deal of time and
energy that would have been spent in research along with time and error.
