The 2010 “Viral Video” Swipe File Challenge
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.
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Social Marketing Tips – Why Would I Want to Build an Online Presence With Social Media?
Here’s an interesting Social Marketing question that was asked at the recent Niche Affiliate Marketing System Workshop:
Q: Why would I want to build an online presence using Social Media?
The question came from the notion that Social Media and Social Marketing are just about connecting with your friends. Well, it can be about that. But it is now about so much more!
Get Found. Get Viewed. Get Traffic. Get Profits
While Facebook may have started as something just for college students, it is now the number two website in the world. If the number of people who have Facebook accounts were a country, they would be the 4th largest country in the world.
And that is just one Social Marketing site. Let’s take a closer look at the value of strong online visibility.
Get Found – Because there are millions of sites on (more…)
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The Google Alert You Never Got
On March 11th, I received an email alert from my buddy, Marc Harty who posts his PR Traffic tips on this blog.
His email was disturbing because it was in response to an an email he received from my about my Virtual Book Tour with another buddy of mine, Harvey Mackay.
Here’s what Marc wrote me:
Alex, I wanted to let you know this right away … Gmail doesn’t show URLs with initial caps as link. This changed happened recently. For a URL to be a link in Gmail it needs to contain: 1. the “www” and 2. all lowercase . Thought you should know.
Gee, thanks Marc … both my emails for Harvey Mackay were in the queue and sent, so I couldn’t anything about it and I did get over 500 people on that VBT to listen in … but I wonder how many more people could have listened if I was aware of the recent change.
If you’re scratching you head right now say “Huh?” to yourself, then do yourself a favor and watch a 2 min. 5 sec video posted by Frank Bauer. It’s the best explanation I’ve seen and he posted it back on Feb. 10th!
Click here for the video tutorial and please put a ton of comments on Frank’s blog and show him some love :-) Tell him I sent you. His “fluff-free” style of explaining the predicament that Google failed to announce is worth passing on.
What To Do Now: 1) Watch the VIDEO … 2) Comment and share … and as Frank says, 3) Have “an awesome day!”
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The “Social Gathering Power” of Reunions
One of the most fundamental ways to stay united with your colleagues and friends is through the power of Reunions.
Unlike seminars or workshops, Reunion events are not episodic and thus create a greater sense of community and unity among the participants who attend.
(The picture on the upper left of this post is the SFO Marriott where I’m hosting my annual Teleseminarian Reunion this year – March 5th and 6th)
Click here if you’re in a big hurry and watch the video now.
If you’ve ever thought of hosting a conference, workshop or seminar, think instead of tapping into the continuity power of what a Reunion can bring to you and your tribe.
Reunions can be held weekly with professional networking groups like what BNI members do throughout the world, or monthly with private mastermind groups. They can even occur every 60 days such as CEO Space gatherings or annually such as my Teleseminarian Reunion … even every decade like high school reunions.
The time of year or frequency isn’t as important as the gathering power that Reunions create. When I say gathering power, I mean building the sense of belonging or feeling of unity espoused by the members of your community.
And whether those communities are twenty or two-thousand members strong, there are 3 key advantages that Reunions participants have over attending episodic workshops or seminars. These are the 3 unifying elements that espouse more social gathering power:
- Unique language or vocabulary
- Unique community or culture
- Unique facilitation or leadership
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How To Master Your “Little Voice” Inside
I have no idea if you and I have ever met, but I do feel I know these two things about you:
1) You have a “Little Voice” deep inside of you
2) That “Little Voice” doesn’t always support you
It doesn’t matter if your business is booming, or if it’s on life support, your “Little Voice” inside is typically the unseen force that drives you to success or failure in everything you do or don’t do.
Click here to see the Little Voice video if you’re in a hurry.
Let me explain: For the past three decades, my colleague Blair Singer has carefully studied, learned, taught and mastered the secret to winning the war between the ears in 30 seconds or less – and enjoy an extraordinary life.
Let me say that again so it really sinks in …”How to Win the War Between Your Ears in 30 seconds or Less – and Have an Extraordinary Life!” is the subtitle of Blair’s newest book, Little Voice Mastery.
His book’s subtitle is also the promise that he and I intend to keep if you, and nine of your friends, decide to join us for our Little Voice Bookinar Series that starts soon. What I’m talking about here is an unprecedented and remarkable Buy 1, Get 9 Free special offer!
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Introducing the “Think – Play” Matrix
Where you end-up in the Think-Play Matrix determines the results you get in your personal and professional life.
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This simple 4-quadrant model offers an interesting and fresh new perspective into the abundance vs. scarcity mindsets and I’ve chosen it as my topic of discussion on the evening of January 21st, during the Virtual Abundance Expo.
What Is The Think-Play Matrix? Picture an “X-Y Axis” that has a 4-quadrant grid inside it. The “X” axis that runs east and west represents the way you Think. It’s about the “inner game” of the thoughts driven by the head, or what you think about.
The “Y” axis that runs north and south represents the way you Play. It’s more about the “outer game” of what your heart inspires you to do , or how you play.
If the X-axis represents the head and the Y-axis represents the heart, then the 4 possible Think-Play combinations are: (more…)
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TWITTER: No One Cares?
Could it be true? Nobody cares about what you “tweet” about on Twitter?
Yes, it could be true.
IF you are just blathering uninteresting stuff about your life and not interacting with anyone.
IF you are DMing people with your latest “Mafia Wars” news (do you even HAVE a life?) or giving someone a gift of “Corona” and demanding a gift back (truly bad form).
It’s sad too, because your could be using your Twitter platform to make a difference in the lives of those who want and need to learn from you.
So then the question becomes “Just what do we tweet about then, Jeff?”
I’m glad you asked. I’ve got a new article all about what to tweet about. Here’s a hint: It’s all about tweeting about LIFE!
Click here to give it a read. The article will pop up in a new window. After you read it, I would like for you to do at least 3 things:
1) Click on the links in the Resource Box so you can get our FREE 4 Part Video Training Series from The Social Marketing Blueprint
2) Leave your comments here on Alex’s blog (gets you a backlink from a top rated blog, and you get to join in the conversation)
3) Go Use This Stuff!
Jeff
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Holiday Greetings from the Mandossians
In this video, I hope to demonstrate to you how “the evolution of a result is more important than the actual achievement of that result.”
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Each year in late December, I’ve shared our Holiday Greetings videos from our home. This video happens to be my favorite because I’m not in the video, but our newest addition to our family is … her name is Ginger and she loves unconditionally :-)
You can click on any of the pictures from previous years. The faces may change and the teams may change, but what seems to remain consistent is the evolution of holiday spirit.
And as you watch and smile at how my children – Gabriel and Breanna – have evolved sitting on Santa’s lap year after year, I encourage you to think about what your #1 area of improvement was for 2009.
In what area of your personal or professional life would you consider yourself most improved? What seemingly overwhelming challenge did you conquer? What problem did you solve? What predicament did you overcome?
Take and moment to think about it and then write it down and declare it publicly so others who are also reading this blog post can comment and share.
What To Do Now: Please comment and share your most significant improvement in any of these major 7 categories of your life – Business/Career, Finance, Fun, Health/Fitness, Relationships, Personal or Contribution.
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Will You Join Me On “The BIG Call?”
Today, December 1st, marks the first day of Global Teleseminar Week which also begins Teleseminar Marketing Season in winter and spring.
And on the first Thursday of December (for the past five years), I’ve hosted “The BIG Call” which is my biggest and most content-rich Teleseminar training of the year. Do what it takes to join me, okay?
I really want you to clear your calendar for that evening and as you register for The BIG Call VIP Code: AM3964. That VIP Code shaves-off $79 from the $99 tuition everybody will pay without it.
WHY Must You Participate? Because you’ll get private access to over 2 ½ hours of densely-rich content that will significant do two things for you:
1) More Money: You’ll dramatically increase the possibility of transforming your annual income into a monthly income within 3 years, or less!
2) More Time: You’ll dramatically increase the possibility of maintaining your current income (if you’re happy with your current income) and triple your time-off!
WHAT Is The BIG Call? It is a LIVE and unique Teleseminar training on how to grow (or start) a business by adding the cash-generating power of Teleseminars to your current and future marketing mix.
You will also get access to a 21-page Action Guide that you’ll fill-in during the call as you listen and follow along with me guiding you every minute along the way.
HOW Do You Participate? Just grab your mouse and click here. If you’re (more…)
