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In this episode, we dive into essential tips and tricks for enhancing your video production quality. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned content creator, these practical insights on lighting, audio, and video techniques will help you create professional-grade videos with ease.
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Ben dives into the realm of YouTube Engagement, uncovering the keys to success in the ever-evolving world of online video content. Join us as we explore the strategies and techniques used by top creators to captivate audiences, boost subscriber numbers, and foster meaningful interactions.
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Ben demonstrates how to optimise videos and your YouTube channels for SEO, offering practical insights and techniques to maximise your reach and improve the discoverability of their videos on the YouTube platform.
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Join Ben as he leads you through the process of comprehending and analysing your YouTube statistics. Unlock the power of your data and make informed decisions to fuel your channel’s success.
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Ben shares a range of different ideas on how to create memorable video content that engages your customers.
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Join Ben and Clare as they demonstrate hot to create social media content using the YouTube Shorts app and how this can help with engagement and SEO.
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Ben shares a range of different ideas on how to create memorable video content that engages your customers.
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Ben is joined by Dan Barker from Dan Barker Studios in Herefordshire to discuss how to use video in your business marketing.
(more…)YouTube is rolling out Handles – just like we have for other social networks – in November. You will be notified via email when you can choose. Here’s a quote from the email
if you already have a personalized URL for your channel, we’ve reserved this for you as your handle. If you’re happy with that handle then you’re all set. If you want a different handle from the one we reserved, you can change it. If you don’t already have a personalized URL today, you’ll also be able to choose a handle. Keep in mind that handles are unique to each channel, so once a handle has been chosen, it can’t be selected by anyone else.
But what are handles you might ask. From their help page on the subject youtube.com/handle
Handles are a way for you to find and connect with creators on YouTube. Handles are unique and short channel identifiers separate from channel names, and they start with the “@” symbol. For example, @youtubecreators.
And most importantly
If you don’t select a handle by November 14, 2022, YouTube will automatically assign you one. You can change this handle at any point.
We are joined by Nigel Smith who will share how he has built a following on his Youtube in just a few months with almost 2.5k subscribers already tuned in.
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In this episode we are joined by IMC Club Member Dave Hargest from Selmach Machinery. During this episode he shares how he used 360 Matterport to create his own 3D Virtual Tour to showcase the companies showroom and boost audience engagement.
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Ben speaks with Jonathan Mahan on how to be authentic on video and the benefits of engaging your customers with candid videography.
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Thumbs Up is a handy YouTube video thumbnail listing preview tool. Use it to make sure your content can be seen at every size and that important text isn’t covered up.
Ben shares everything we do to create our Rather Inventive podcast, including lessons learnt, stats and helpful tools.
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Over 90 recordings!
‘Two guys chatting’
Interview show
Reporter / NPR
One voice
Structure has evolved
Show notes
List out questions
Practice your start and ending
Script for Podcast running order (template)
It started with an interview
Interview people that inspire you or youraudiencee
Scheduling – Doodle, Calendly
Script for Inviting a guest onto your podcast/vlog (template)
Audacity, Quicktime
Zoom, Demio
iPhone (front and back cameras)
External microphone – reducing echo (I use Shure MV5)
We edit for audio consistency
Audio only – Fission, Quicktime, Audacity
Video – iMovie, Final Cut, Adobe Premier, Shotcut
Music – Intro, background music, Envato Elements (£13/mo, Free account 12 free files/month)
Titles – Informative / funny
Graphics – Find the smile
YouTube (free), SoundCloud (£125/yr) / Libsyn (£52/yr)
Share on Twitter and LinkedIn. I prefer LinkedIn
Better to share direct link to video/media or teaser clip
Tag in any guests. Share link by email
How to ask. Pitch an idea Insert or live read Industry standard CPM £10-20
Charge what you think it is worth
Script for Asking for sponsorship (template)
Starting something newTakes a lot of effort and planning
Want to focus on RI, not just guests
Build up IMC
Marketing currently too diverse
Re-use current material
Learn why you should start asking for video testimonials. I share my tips on filming & editing including my recommendations on which software to use.
‘Can you do me a favour’
Opportunity for customers to get involved
View full list of email templates
‘What’s your name and who do you work for’
‘What do you do and how do you/your company help people’
‘What’s one thing you do that people remark on or enjoy’
‘What one area have [insert company] helped you in your business’
‘If you were to recommend [insert company] to a friend or colleague, what would you say?’
Sample questions you can use for your own interviews
Understanding YouTube analytics and getting more engagement from your channel.
Easy for visitors to watch Helps with SEO
Worlds 2nd largest search engine 63 million daily viewers Average CPV $0.044 (3p)
businessofapps.com/data/youtube-statistics/Selmach Case study
Reduced dropout Increase subscribers Get more goals
High drop off during static title image
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Ben talks with Edward White from ATLIVE to discuss how he got into film making and developing his own style.
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Ben talks with Jonathan Mahan from Bombbomb on how video improves business and gathers some tips on how to get comfortable on camera.
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After spending three days, attending 12 talks and walking over 20,000 steps, I’m back from Bath Digital Festival. I was lucky enough to interview some of the speakers and attendees to bring you a flavour of the state of technology and marketing in 2019.
It’s a fully packed episode and I hope you enjoy it.
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(more…)Ben talks to Tom Ross, the founder of DesignCuts.com (and fellow podcaster) about creativity within marketing and how he balances building a community of contributors whilst marketing to customers.
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It is easy to get bogged down into the constant struggle of reeling in profitable business. And in a tight economy, it’s understandable why we might tighten our belt and trim off the frills. But it’s worth remembering that marketing is one of the key strategies for getting in that new business and building the foundations for eventual sales.
Obviously you need to be sensible, so think about your evergreen marketing; by evergreen marketing I am talking about a marketing idea or concept that will last beyond the next couple of hours, weeks or even years, perennially providing you with new strands of business.
The top four evergreen strategies I would recommend investing in are:
One of the top marketing tools to give your customers value or deliver a personal touch, I cannot express how much I value video. Working around the clock on platforms like Vimeo, YouTube you are able to hook business from worldwide markets.
Whether it is a how to guide, vlog, casestudy, testimonial or product overview it will certainly benefit your business. It doesn’t have to be overly complicated, less is always more and you may even be surprised at how affordable it is.
If you don’t have the capacity to create a short video, think about making a slideshow animation from images or using animated GIFS to help catch your audience’s eye.
In a world of instant gratification and with many of us carrying a computer in our pockets it seems ludicrous if you do not have an online presence. A handful of pages is better than nothing. The absolute basics should be a clear message about who you are, what you can deliver and how to get in touch with you. This is often the first glimpse into your business so make the effort and make sure it gives a professional vibe.
With current online web design sites such as Squarespace or WordPress their really is no excuse. Even hiring a professional web designer is a reasonable cost for most busineses. Giving your site a facelift does not have to be expensive and often needs just a review of the text, images and search optimisation.
Don’t have a website? At the very least make sure you have an online presence using a Facebook Business page or Google My Business profile. How else will your customer’s find you?
Informative and educational articles is where you will capture today’s audience. If we want to know something we ask Google.. delving into a world where at a click of a button we can find out how to fix our washing machine or learn how to perfect a certain recipe.
Whether it’s an informative article or a more informal account of what is happening in your business. The more information you share online through articles on your site, the more this will help capture your audience. By writing and sharing something of true value you are instinctively building trust with your customer by proving that you know what you are talking about. Sharing helpful tips and tricks will make you more memorable and possibly prompt a return visit or even a recommendation.
It will also help boost your website up the Google ranks as the search engine robots favour sites with quality and relavent content as it increases the amount of time that is spent on the site, reduces the bounce rate and increases the number of pages visited per session.
Don’t forget all of the content you are gathering could be translated into a video at a later date!
You can huff and puff until the cows go home but nobody can sell your business more than your previous clients. When investing in a new venture or purchase the majority of people these days will search online and read the reviews to help them determine which company they would like to go with. If you are good at what you do, be open. Contact your previous customers and ask them if they would mind giving you a review or sharing some feedback. You never know you might find that you learn something from the feedback which could streamline your business further. Whether it is a short statement, written or filmed interview it will add an extra layer of authenticity whilst reminding them that you still exist and could even prompt further work.
It is important to be careful about what you invest in but don’t be afraid to invest in marketing ideas that are fun or novel as often that is the stuff that hooks in your audience. We are all bored and numb to so many of the mainstream marketing campaigns so think of how you can be different and about what your customers would find helpful.
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Al and Ben are joined by seasoned podcaster and Mac enthusiast, Karl Madden to talk about the latest iteration of Intelligent Tracking Prevention from Apple. Karl also advocates that every business should get into podcasting or video.
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