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Make a video promo for your blog.

Posted by polybore • 7/01/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: ad, animoto, Easy, make, music, music video, promote, video

I've been experimenting with promoting my blog on youtube for a while.

Check my latest effort and let me know what you think, be kind it is my first effort, and I only had 10mins to do it.

youtube.com/watch?v=UujojgCO3Wk

If you want to do the same for your blog, all the details on how to do it are here. (Amazingly easy!)

polybore.blogspot.com/2008/07/easy-way-to-make-fantastic-video-to.html

User Comments

7/01/08

healthytutor

cool, thanks for this resource. It will definitely come in handy.

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  No problem. It is so easy to use, just upload the photos, upload your music or choose from their stock and off you go.
7/01/08

polybore

My latest effort. I think it is an improvement.
youtube.com/watch?v=Mpxa-Zv1kQY

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7/01/08

polybore

Polybore is geeking out with this. Best promo vid so far. No cost involved in this or technical no how. I love t'internet.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=is9LBxcf_m4

Come on chaps I'd love to see you have a go. Best promo vid will be posted on my blog for a week. Lets be having you.

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7/01/08

thewriterspulse

I've always thought about making a video, and this definitely looks spiffy. If I make one, I'll be sure to post it here.

Looks awesome.

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  Yep. I just uploaded a bunch of pics from my blog, chose music, and the software did the rest. Hate to think how long editing that lot together would take manually.
7/01/08

offendedblogger

Very cool!

You have inspired me.

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  Excellent. Ha ha can't wait to see yours. The pics from your blog will make a fantastic vid. I'm on the edge of my seat. ouch!
2. 7/01/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  I am going to work on it over the next few days, this will be fun indeed!!
7/01/08

polybore

Anyone had a go yet?

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7/01/08

Darkblaze37

nope, but I'll try it later

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  It is remarkable how straight forward it is to do. Look forward to seeing your promo vid.
  
  If you use their stock music, which is varied and pretty decent, you don't have the copyright worries that you might have if using music from your own CD collection.
7/01/08

earthlingorgeous

awesome thanks for the tip, I might try out sometime when I get bored hahahaha!

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  Great. Best promo vid that gets posted here will get a spot on my blog for a week.
  
  Read my blog that will make you bored. Then make your promo vid! I promise it will not take you longer than 10mins and the results will be impressive.
7/01/08

DVS

That's really cool..just messed about with it, will definately do a full one later! Thanks mate

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  My pleasure DVS. Please post your vid when you do. Would be cool to get a few examples of peoples blog promo vids in this discussion. They have so much more impact than reading a profile or looking at an avatar. (I think anyway)
7/01/08

offendedblogger

If you read the title to this thread really fast, it looks like you are telling us to make video porno for our blogs.

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  Yeah in retrospect I could have done a much better job of this discussion. I was all bubbling over with the excitment of show and tell.
  
  I've managed to make a genuine attempt to share seem sleazy.
  
  Make video porno everyone. Oh dear.
2. 7/02/08
  
  ThriftShopRomantic
  
  Ha- I read it the same way. I thought, "Hm-- not my blog niche exactly."
3. 7/02/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  LOL - I think that says a lot about the interpreter ... hmmm... LOL (okay, I thought that at first too.)
4. 7/04/08
  
  offendedblogger
  
  Ha! PERVS!!
  
  I refuse to make video porno to promote my blog.
  
  But I am making a cool one like Polybore's this weekend, can't wait. Yay!!
7/01/08

riverstyxxx

I've had a video promo for my blog for a very long time now, it's nsfw to post the link though.

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1. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  I am intrigued. Where can I find it? Ah those 3x (xxx) they are not kisses are they, triple x rated?
2. 7/01/08
  
  riverstyxxx
  
  pm'ed you.
3. 7/01/08
  
  polybore
  
  Sneck. So from your experience would you recommend that people sort themselves out a video promo?
7/01/08

polybore

Polybore is hoping up and down with excitement waiting to see someones blog promotion video.

All you need to make one is here, free and very very easy to use.
polybore.blogspot.com/2008/07/easy-way-to-make-fantastic-video-to.html

For some of my efforts check the top of the thread.

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7/02/08

lordlikely

I have already made a videographic piece promoting my fine journals, which you may witness by clicking the below hyper-link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-g7KO9KZ-s

WARNING: Is not really safe for work, nor for those who are easily offended and/or aroused.

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1. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Indeed Sir. A gentleman should never remove his top hat.
2. 7/02/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  that video never fails to amuse me
7/02/08

roastfrog

Great tips Polybore, the result is very professional! Just cause it's been bugging me... what on earth is in that dessert cup 2/3 of the way into the video?

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1. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Prawn cocktail! Bit leftfield I know, my blog is a mixed bag.
  polybore.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-make-perfect-prawn-cocktail.html
2. 7/03/08
  
  roastfrog
  
  Yum! An old classic.
7/02/08

ccRicers

That's slick, though I'm used to using Camtasia to do screen captures of programs and pages. The live recording doesn't hiccup on my computer.

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1. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Yep I use camtasia and captivate to do screen captures. I suppose the advantage of this new way of of generating a vid is that it is just so easy, and because the encoding is done on a remote PC it does not matter how powerful your own PC is.
7/02/08

polybore

Ok there are a few people working on their video promo for their blog now. Anyone ready to post? If so I was thinking of starting a new discussion along the lines of "Post your blog video promotion here."

Until then I will keep this discussion on the go so people get a chance to see it.

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7/02/08

DrowseyMonkey

omg ... I love that! Very cool. My love of widgets will have me looking into this for sure

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1. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  It is excellent. Look forward to seeing your vid!
7/02/08

polybore

Hmm love the ending of this one. Not sure about the start though, my wool speedos not very video friendly.

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1. 7/02/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  What's that mean? Or is this your way of bumping your thread? LOL Wool speedos?
2. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Opps forgot to add the link to the video. Rather silly of me. youtube.com/watch?v=JdYWGKlcg4Q
  
  For the actual post:
  polybore.blogspot.com/2008/06/forget-speedos-wool-is-in-this-season.html
3. 7/02/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  Not fair, you're not wearing the wool speedos. Such a let down.
4. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Ok I will consider the idea of wearing them for a photo session.
7/02/08

PetLvr

haha .,. This site has got potential - if you can find the right images and song

I tried it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHMDTZTQU4

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1. 7/02/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  Take 2
  www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuHMDTZTQU4
  
  I'll have to dig up some good images and songs
2. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Brilliant. Did I see a two headed turtle in there? I guess I better check out your blog and see. Thanks for posting your great vid.
  
  This is a great bit of kit for promoting blogs that use photos, pictures, cartoons etc.
  
  Anyone else had a go yet?
7/02/08

kdawg68

maybe it's wishful thinking, but whenever I see this thread I imagine it as:

"Make a porno for your blog."

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1. 7/02/08
  
  polybore
  
  Just see what you want to see. That is pretty much how I operate. lol
2. 7/02/08
  
  lordlikely
  
  I think that is pretty much what I did!
7/03/08

polybore

Blog post has been updated with info on how to add hyperlink to your promo vid so people watching it can click on the video and visit your blog.

polybore.blogspot.com/2008/07/easy-way-to-make-fantastic-video-to.html

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7/03/08

polybore

Ok a shameless bump. This post is turning out to be my most popular post ever and I dont want any BCers to miss out. Last bump I promise.

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7/03/08

Shiley

I thought it was awesome!

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7/03/08

RegularGuy

That's pretty damn cool dude... I'm gonna have to try it out!

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7/03/08

searchingwithin

Will certainly give it a whirl in the morning. I'm too be to be creative tonight. Thanks for the great info!

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7/03/08

Teck

@polybore
The video could drive more traffic if you include your URL in the video
and in the description area for the video..

BTW The video is awesome thanks for sharing those great tips...

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7/03/08

BentLoophole

That's what my site is all about Youtube Videos I make about the stupid stuff in life.

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7/04/08

PetLvr

I'm getting the hang of this. What do you think of this one?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzA2RTLMkKQ

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1. 7/04/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  I shamelessly placed it on my blog
  www.petlvr.com/blog/2008/07/petlvr-blog-promotional-video/
2. 7/04/08
  
  polybore
  
  That is great petlvr. Yours is the best so far.
  
  I think all account access is the way to go.
  
  If you sign up via the links on my post you can get a $5 discount.
3. 7/05/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  I agree with polybore ... that is very cool petlvr!
7/04/08

Teck

@PetLvr very nice video best one i've seen yet!!!

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1. 7/04/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  I upgraded $30 for a full year "All Account Access" .. I had too many pictures, and it kept cutting it off or speeding it up so you couldn't see anything.
7/04/08

polybore

Once you have your promo video ready. If you like, visit vidiblogs.blogspot.com/ At the base of the page is a form. Paste your video's embed code, tags, and a link to your blog and I will post.

Once vidiblogs gets a few videos posted polybore is going to go all out to promote your videos.

Looking forward to seeing them!

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1. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  Wrong place.
2. 7/05/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  I submitted the code for mine
7/05/08

DrowseyMonkey

I just did a post with my first attempt ...

drowseymonkey.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-video.html

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1. 7/05/08
  
  crpitt
  
  Thats a great video
2. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  I'm extremely jealous. What a great vid!
  
  If you want to add a url to your vid check out my original post, I have added a link to another blogger who pointed me in the right direction.
3. 7/05/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  Nice Drowsey! I like that style (looks like windows) and music
7/05/08

crpitt

Here is mine, I will do a post about it soon.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpcaDQKuLPA

Edit: Its my first go and the music sounds a bit depressing now that I have listened to it a few times.

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1. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  Great. Very chilled out. What is that beside the picture of the Dove? I will check your blog and find out. Works rather well as a promotion I think. Would you mind if I embedded your vid in my blog along with link to your blog of course.
2. 7/05/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  Nice! I didn't think the music was too depressing .. it seemed to fit the pictures of yourself when it came up more like .. somber, than depressing
3. 7/05/08
  
  crpitt
  
  @polybore Thanks
  
  You don't know who that is beside the dove? he is famous
  Embed away.
  
  @Petlvr, Cheers for that I got the music off Jamendo, its a great source for all types of music.
4. 7/05/08
  
  PetLvr
  
  Actually, that's where I've been getting the music from .. Jamendo
5. 7/05/08
  
  crpitt
  
  Excellent I spent longer listening to music than I did picking my photographs.
6. 7/05/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  cool! Are you kissing a llama? LOL
7. 7/05/08
  
  crpitt
  
  Not me
  
  (my sister)
8. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  Ah all is now clear (checked out your blog re the UBO) unidentified bathroom object. Have posted at www.vidiblogs.blogspot.com let me know if you want more details, tags etc posted as well.
7/05/08

rmaxwell142

That is very nice! I'll have to play around with my own blog promotion video when I have the time! That might be a while!

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7/05/08

Dukepro25

COOL!!!

I wanna make one!

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7/05/08

PetLvr

I've got two more video's ....

1) Of my cottage at Victoria Beach, Manitoba ... this is where I am right now where I created these videos, in a gazebo looking out to the lake!

Victoria Beach, Manitoba - Wish You Were Here
youtube.com/watch?v=731r0y_Y_MA
(song: I've got a crush on you, by Forrest Lipton)

2) My father-in-law was in a car accident last winter and suffered brain damage and this is my tribute to him (that's him last pic)

Corydon Clock Repair
youtube.com/watch?v=uvvS9-GYIsk
(song: Hole in the head by Ally Valentine)

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1. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  Lovely tribute.
7/05/08

DrowseyMonkey

Okay, I have 2 youtube vids now. I'm done, LOL

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6YDm4pm28

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P91E1UmhM4

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1. 7/05/08
  
  polybore
  
  Uber cool. I have posted them at www.vidiblogs.blogspot.com let me know if you want more details, tags etc posted as well.
2. 7/05/08
  
  DrowseyMonkey
  
  Cool, thanks! You can remove one of them if you want, 'cause they're kind of the same, I just ended up saving both.
7/05/08

polybore

Ok I have started a new discussion (just to tidy things up) promoting everyones excellent videos and blogs. Thanks for your participation its been fun. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the new discussion.

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7/06/08

sifarat

That's really amazing i would give it a try post my video here

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8/28/09

neo1962

www.youtube.com/watch?v=epsNHVPedkQ

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