subject: How To Obtain Targeted Traffic From Youtube [print this page] The internet marketing world changes rapidly due to technology and competition. If you ever use the old marketing methods like banner ads, or promoting on safelist, it won't work anymore. People won't click on banners anymore.
However, the good thing is, although the old way is dead, the new thing comes in. Thanks to technology, new marketing methods are always born. One new method that really works today is marketing via Youtube.
Youtube is more than about sharing and storing videos. It is actually a search engine. People who browse Youtube website are also looking for information, product reviews, guides and solutions to their daily problems. Hence, the concept is the same as normal search engine marketing like Google or Bing.
Which means, for marketers, Youtube is a new traffic source that should be added into their traffic strategies. One competitive keywords at Google search isn't necessarily competitive inside Youtube. Just like traffic from Google, Yahoo or Bing, Youtube traffic is highly targeted since people hit one video by entering a search query.
Another reason why one internet marketer should use Youtube is to obtain quality backlinks. If you want to improve your search engine ranking, this one is important. Youtube is loved by Google and by getting links from this site will increase your credibility in Google's eye.
The following are some tips that you can implement in order to get traffic from Youtube:
1. Your videos isn't necessarily look too great. However, it must be informative. Just like blog posts, articles or other things on the internet, people love quality content. If you post quality videos, they will be shared via Facebook, Myspace and other blogs. However, if you create and post advertisement, it won't attract lots of traffic.
2. You are not necessarily need to spend thousands to create quality videos. You can simply start by using free programs like Windows Movie Maker or Camstudio. Both programs can be downloaded for free.
Camstudio program could do lots of things if you are creative. By using Camstudio, you can capture anything inside your computer screen. If you want to provide tutorials, how to guide or demonstrate how one program works, Camstudio can help.
3. Another cost effective way to capture videos is by using your own webcam and microphone. This will display image of you talking to the audience.
4. Don't forget to display your website link in the video. This is how your watchers can know more about you and your website.
5. Your videos shouldn't be too long. Otherwise, it would take time to upload on Youtube.
6. You probably want your videos to appear on both Youtube and Google search for certain keywords. Therefore, enter the keywords inside both your video title and description. You should also include your website link in the description as well. Once the watcher finish with your presentation, he would probably click your link to find out more about you.
