What are the key properties or elements that influence online videos to go viral?
I ask myself that question more often now that online video content (when paired with social media marketing) seems to be the fastest, easiest and least costly way to attract targeted website traffic.
Each day I consciously hunt for new videos that have lots of views, comments and “word-of-mouse” appeal … and then I add them to my growing viral video swipe file for 2010.
And that’s why I’m reaching out to you now because if you and other marketers are willing to submit videos that have truckloads of word-of-mouse appeal, together we’ll build a world-class viral video swipe file in 2010.
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Why I’m Doing This: I believe that once we have a few dozen viral videos to review and analyze, we can more quickly and easily recognize certain patterns and properties that make video content go viral.
If you’re game, then share the links to videos you’ve seen or created that have lots of comments and views. Submit those link in the Reply/Comment section of this blog by Friday, May 7th.
Once I have over a dozen samples, I’ll host a [Read more…]