Videos on Blogs
I've noticed a recent tread of bloggers using Video to convey their messages. I kinda like it, you get to see what the blogger looks like and a bit of an insight into their "way" (in terms of NLP).
There are some problems with Videos though;
- those who browse at work
- those who have no speakers or headset
- those who don't have time
For me, the disadvantage of using video outweighs any advantage, so you'll be unlikely to see any videos on this blog.
I have (and do) create videos which are used as training videos for my software etc - I think that these are ultra-useful. But for simply conveying a message, which could just as easily have been typed, why not type it?
Comment by 45n5 — February 7, 2007 @ 3:12 pm
The issue, as you describe it, isn't a black or white discussion. You don't have to either "go video" or "go text". The notion is silly.
Ask your readers if they would prefer to see a video post of you, just once per month, and see what the response is.
My guess is it would be overwhelmingly yes.
Or why not create a "video" section where people who don't browse at work, and own speakers, and have a little time can watch your videos (the majority?), ah, best of both worlds right?
Like you said yourself "I kinda like it"
Comment by Corby — February 7, 2007 @ 3:32 pm
I implemented this video a couple years back. http://www.scotiabank.com/hr/Interviews/starters/tova.html
For those who don't want to watch the video, the can click the "Read the text of this Interview" right below. Works great!
Comment by Anonymous Coward — February 7, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
What you type may be alright, but I really don't want to hear you drone on word… by word… by word… zZzz
Comment by gary — February 7, 2007 @ 4:44 pm
Corby, I think your approach is spot-on. It brings the advantage of Video with the portability/usability of a written medium.
I forgot to mention that Video is hardly friendly to those who are hearing disabled.
Comment by Corby — February 7, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
It also works with SEO as well, something that video will have a hard time with for some time.
Comment by James — February 7, 2007 @ 6:44 pm
I agree with the time thing.
Often, well written text is a lot faster for most things, especially if I just want information.
Video has great entertainment interest though
Comment by Dave — February 8, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
It's funny. I was thinking that same things recently. Because of my job roll I read lots of SEO blogs etc. When they include videos it annoys the hell out of me!
Maybe it wont catch on mainstream? Who knows.
Dave
http://www.fly45.com
Comment by Chance — February 8, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
I loathe video because I can't skim it- I rarely read an entire blog post, and when I do its because something caught my eye and I wanted to read more.
I like Corby's approach- at least then I can skim the "transcript."