Video replies?

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

I feel a disconnect with textbased communication versus visual.
Do you feel the same?
What are your thoughts on replying to posts with videos?

Looking for some friendly feedback from you?

Let me get back to you on this. I've got to go produce a video reply.

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Clint Faber 11 years ago

Originally Posted by RogueOne

Let me get back to you on this. I've got to go produce a video reply.

I get the feeling that you will not be producing a video and your point Will have been lost in the confusion.

This is my point exactly as Sarcasm is hard to interpret via text communication.

If you are in fact creating a video, I look forward to hearing what you have to say.
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Brendon Zahrndt

11 years ago

From a networking perspective, video responses are much more effective conversion tool. I would venture to say that from an eCommerce perspective, products that contain video reviews convert much, much better.

Video is definitely an underused tool and I bet your direct response rate using video will be higher and more effective most of the time.

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Brendon Zahrndt

From a networking perspective, video responses are much more effective conversion tool. I would venture to say that from an eCommerce perspective, products that contain video reviews convert much, much better.

Video is definitely an underused tool and I bet your direct response rate using video will be higher and more effective most of the time.

I have found it should be the same in my experience, but of course isolated to sales messages. I'm more curious on direct communication and every day back and forth online.

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RogueOne

11 years ago

I get the feeling that you will not be producing a video and your point Will have been lost in the confusion.

I will not.

And my point is perfectly clear, no video required.

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by RogueOne

I will not.

And my point is perfectly clear, no video required.

Again, you illustrate something that can be misrepresented as your message comes off as disrespectful when in fact you may not have met such.

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RogueOne

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

Again, you illustrate something that can be misrepresented as your message comes off as disrespectful when in fact you may not have met such.

If you've got absolutely nothing else to do.

Video responses for forum posts is beyond a waste of time.

In Internet Marketing time is a premium. Why would you waste something so valuable on something so completely unnecessary?:confused:

Was that too ambiguous?

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by RogueOne

If you've got absolutely nothing else to do.

Video responses for forum posts is beyond a waste of time.

In Internet Marketing time is a premium. Why would you waste something so valuable on something so completely unnecessary?:confused:

Was that too ambiguous?

So is it safe to say that your assumptions our past experiences is what's guiding your thought that video is much more time-consuming versus text input?

No need to reply if I'm striking a nerve with you. I am merely looking for a friendly discussion.

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keith88

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

I feel a disconnect with textbased communication versus visual.
Do you feel the same?
What are your thoughts on replying to posts with videos?

Looking for some friendly feedback from you?

I'll look forward to a video from you stranger lol.

Its fine but i think a bit time consuming. Perhaps if you want to show something important. It can be a hassle doing it ALL the time though.

It would be the next best thing to actually being in front of the individual.

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by keith88

I'll look forward to a video from you stranger lol.

Its fine but i think a bit time consuming. Perhaps if you want to show something important. It can be a hassle doing it ALL the time though.

It would be the next best thing to actually being in front of the individual.

I agree.. it is this something much more natural, given the fact that Written language in itself is not natural.
To add Given the right platform video can prove to be quicker than typing

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keith88

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

I agree.. it is this something much more natural, given the fact that language in itself is not natural.

Well yea given that you SEE the person you start to feel more connected. Seeing someone over a course of time builds familiarity. That will do wonders in sales because people will get used to seeing your face!

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by keith88

Well yea given that you SEE the person you start to feel more connected. Seeing someone over a course of time builds familiarity. That will do wonders in sales because people will get used to seeing your face

Yes I agree it also adds a better connection between people which brings up the thought that this can be a solution to a growing concern of disconnect From interpersonal communication that are younger facing.

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keith88

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

Yes I agree it also adds a better connection between people which brings up the thought that this can be a solution to a growing concern of disconnect From interpersonal communication that are younger facing.

Sounds like you got something brewing in the Faber lab man.....

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by keith88

Sounds like you got something brewing in the Faber lab man.....

Busted

things are always brewing. I find myself constantly look for solutions to problems that if solved can better people's lifes , not to mention my own.

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keith88

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

Busted

things are always brewing. I find myself constantly look for solutions to problems that if solved can better people's lifes , not to mention my own.

That's the only way to be big homie

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by keith88

That's the only way to be big homie

Well Said, Well Said

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JohnMcCabe

11 years ago

I think the spirit of video replies is fine, as far as sorting out visual and aural cues is concerned. For most people, though, posting a bunch of videos to what is basically a text-based forum would be more trouble than they are willing to take. Some of your earlier responses tend to bear this out.

In this forum, in particular, the potential for abuse probably outweighs the benefits. I have a feeling that a relatively small percentage of posters would clog up the discussions with videos loaded with watermarks and other attention-getters, purely for the exposure.

As one person replied, though, I have a hunch you have a product waiting and you're simply looking for the objections...

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

I think the spirit of video replies is fine, as far as sorting out visual and aural cues is concerned. For most people, though, posting a bunch of videos to what is basically a text-based forum would be more trouble than they are willing to take. Some of your earlier responses tend to bear this out.

In this forum, in particular, the potential for abuse probably outweighs the benefits. I have a feeling that a relatively small percentage of posters would clog up the discussions with videos loaded with watermarks and other attention-getters, purely for the exposure.

As one person replied, though, I have a hunch you have a product waiting and you're simply looking for the objections...

Thank you for your input on the subject as I agree that complications can arise when you come into a party not dressed for the occasion. (Please Pardon my analogy)

I believe you're correct with the abuse, but incorrect with comparing the weight of the two as I would foresee it as being the same abuse but different platform thus rendering the concern nonapplicable.

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keith88

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

Yes I agree it also adds a better connection between people which brings up the thought that this can be a solution to a growing concern of disconnect From interpersonal communication that are younger facing.

Are you talking the youth with the smartphones n not interacting as much?

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Clint Faber 11 years ago

Originally Posted by keith88

Are you talking the youth with the smartphones n not interacting as much?

Yes that is correct there has been discussion in the academic world about a disconnect rising in the social networking Era. Of course, there are debates that this is off-topic. So, for sake of consistency in the thread, I'm more concerned of the accuracy of communication.
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ImtheBrilliantest

11 years ago

There are some situations where I'd much prefer a video reply, like if the person had something that they needed to show me or something they couldn't say over a simple message. However, if it's something simple, it doesn't bother me.

Now...if the reply starts playing automatically without me having to press play, like some video ads, that's when it becomes a problem.

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

Originally Posted by ImtheBrilliantest

There are some situations where I'd much prefer a video reply, like if the person had something that they needed to show me or something they couldn't say over a simple message. However, if it's something simple, it doesn't bother me.

Now...if the reply starts playing automatically without me having to press play, like some video ads, that's when it becomes a problem.

I would absolutely agree with you that in certain situations Text is much more preferable like if my body was coming over to hang out I would rather him text me on Facebook saying "I'm coming over". But My focus of discussion is primarily on the lump sum of communication throughout ones day online.

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WarWizard

11 years ago

hey Clint, I believe that replying with video will be the future as it conveys facial expression and emotions, and reduces that disconnect you talk about, that exists with text based communications

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Clint Faber

11 years ago

You strike me as a future thinker so you will understand why I ask the fallowing question. How would you see the tool makers of the world help make this transition smother as we go into the future.

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troy23

11 years ago

I would agree with Rogue - I think it is a waste of time for replies......and a lot of effort also.
Text is perfectly adequate.
Nothing wrong with using it to sell your product or service though.

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Regional Warrior

11 years ago

Clint
Google killed the video reply on You Tube so that may give the answer...that It is now, not the way to go!

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Lokahi

11 years ago

Video responses are a more personalized way to convey information whether on a blog or forum. But not everyone feels comfortable talking in front of a camera. For some people, a text response is the smarter choice as it allows them to more fully express their thoughts.

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JohnMcCabe

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

Thank you for your input on the subject as I agree that complications can arise when you come into a party not dressed for the occasion. (Please Pardon my analogy)

I believe you're correct with the abuse, but incorrect with comparing the weight of the two as I would foresee it as being the same abuse but different platform thus rendering the concern nonapplicable.

This forum has a far higher signal-to-noise ratio than many other marketing forums due to a combination of a really crack moderator team and a simple system for members to report posts (the little red and white triangle under a member's name).

Someone can identify a text-based post which breaks the rules in a few seconds. If they had to sit through a video to find the abuse, they likely wouldn't bother, the same way they wouldn't bother to make a video reply to a post.

Abuse aside, you'll notice that some of the folks here will deconstruct a post and reply point by point. Others will reply to several posts in one post of their own. Both would be tougher to do easily using video.

Originally Posted by Clint Faber

You strike me as a future thinker so you will understand why I ask the fallowing question. How would you see the tool makers of the world help make this transition smother as we go into the future.

I have a hunch this is one windmill you are not going to beat.

Why has texting become so pervasive when someone can just make a phone call using the same device? In theory, one could do exactly the same thing using voicemail. Yet texting is the preferred communication platform for many. Unless you can find a way to change that preference, having all the tools in the world won't matter.

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