Exploiting the tendency to binge watch Netflix, Amazon Prime and others

I came across a video the other day on YouTube. It was from a channel that has over 1 million subscribers and know what they are talking about. The video was about making extra-long videos for YouTube and exploiting the tendency for people nowadays to binge watch tv programmes, series etc. What a guy like… Continue reading Exploiting the tendency to binge watch Netflix, Amazon Prime and others

Why I am going to start using B-roll in my videos in 2023

I have been looking into the use of B-roll in the creation of videos in the last few weeks. Because I intend incorporating B-roll in my videos in 2023. B-roll has a number of advantages for the type of video I make, which could be described as “talking head” videos. B-roll will allow me to… Continue reading Why I am going to start using B-roll in my videos in 2023

Are you a solicitor or an influencer?

Last week I received an email from YouTube. It was an end of year email telling me how well my YouTube channel had performed in 2022. The data was good, a significant year of improvement for my channel which has been on the go since 2011. I shared a graphic on a few social media… Continue reading Are you a solicitor or an influencer?

I have a vast inventory of video content and my biggest job now is distribution

As we near the end of 2022 I have begun to realise that I have an enormous amount of video content as part of my business marketing efforts. My biggest job nowadays is not so much making new videos, although I do that every week anyway, but distributing what I have in an efficient way… Continue reading I have a vast inventory of video content and my biggest job now is distribution

The power of video marketing (again)

I have written on more than one occasion about the power of video in the marketing and promotion arsenal of a small business like mine. My business, and practices of other professionals, is much dependent on the personality and character of the individual lawyer or accountant or tax advisor or business consultant. Putative clients will… Continue reading The power of video marketing (again)

Why I publish videos which should hurt my YouTube channel and displease the algorithm

“Keep making the YouTube videos, even the ones about baking the bread”, said a client to me on Friday as he left the office. Yesterday, I watched a video by a guy on YouTube about why he was deleting his viral video which obtained over 18 million views. He rationally explained why he was doing… Continue reading Why I publish videos which should hurt my YouTube channel and displease the algorithm

YouTube Livestream-doing my first one in 2022 this morning

I am doing my first YouTube Livestream in 2022 this morning. The last one was in December 2021. I have toyed in the past with the idea of going live much more regularly-for example, once a week and trying to develop a regular show at the same time, same day, same place every week or… Continue reading YouTube Livestream-doing my first one in 2022 this morning

YouTube’s new tool to help create Shorts should only be ignored if you don’t love your business or brand 

If you are into YouTube marketing, and you should be if you are a business owner or want to start a business, they have recently made a significant change which gives a further tool in your arsenal. YouTube shorts is YouTube’s response to short, vertical video. This is in recognition of the threat posed by… Continue reading YouTube’s new tool to help create Shorts should only be ignored if you don’t love your business or brand 

The power of video in building connection and client growth

I have written previously about the power of video to help with personal brand development and lead/client generation for my solicitor’s practice. But I am regularly reminded of how formidable that power really is. Often when I meet people for consultations or to give them advice, they say openly that they watch all my videos… Continue reading The power of video in building connection and client growth