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Media Loves a “Failed” Weblebrity
ByNalts
You’ve got to love tomorrow’s Washington Post story titled “What Happened to YouTube Star Brandon Hardesty.” It documents the rise and (implied) fall of Hardesty (see his YouTube channel) Three years ago, Brandon Hardesty, then 19, was a grocery clerk and college student living in his parents’ Baltimore home. He logged on to YouTube regularly…
What You Don’t Know About Videos & Search Engines Can…
ByNalts
… be hurting you. Why do keep writing about video search-engine optimization? Your viewers or customers are increasingly using specific terms in their search, and including the word “video” into searches more than the word “sex.” In the past 5 years the term “how to” has grown steadily as a search phrase (Google analytics). Eye…
LonelyGirl15 Jig is Up
ByNalts
MediaPost reports that LonelyGirl15’s jig is up. By last week, three consumer-detectives who had corresponded with “Lonely Girl” figured out that Bree’s e-mails were originating from Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency. The revelations forced the site’s creators to finally admit the jig was up, though they have yet to reveal the entire story. “Thank you so…
What’s the Most Lucrative Video Content?
ByNalts
If you’re making videos for money, the category you choose is as important as anything. Here are some sought-after topic areas for text ads on a display (not click through) basis. But first some notes, with special attention to the third. All categories have ranges, and those are based on “inventory” (advertisers seeking videos, and…
Whoops. Haven’t Posted in a While.
ByNalts
So here’s my babysitter playing with a lighter.
New Hacks & Tricks for YouTube
ByNalts
Thanks to WillofDC for mentioning this Mashable post packed with weird things you can do with YouTube videos. Want to replay the same video to annoy friends and family? Got it. Want your video to appear in a cube? Yep. Hide comments for troll-free viewing. It’s there. Check her out.