How to Drive Traffic With Videos

You should make use of both text and videos in your online marketing to reach wider audience.

Because some of your prospect prefer videos compare to text.

Here're 5 overlooked tips for using video to drive traffic:


Tip #1: Short and Specific

You should break your videos into multiple 4-5 minutes shorter videos if you have lots of valuable content to share. (ie: Part One, Part Two and so forth).

Upload Part One on youtube or any other video sharing sites, then insert a link and ask your prospect to visit your blog for Part Two.


Tip #2: Select the RIGHT Keywords

You need to do some keyword research before uploading your video. There're some free keywords research tools, ie: wordtracker or market samurai.

Choose a few popular long tail keywords in your niche and insert into your title and description.


Tip #3: Focus on Your Objectives

After watching your video, what do you want your prospect to do? Sign up your newsletter? Visit your blog? Make a purchase?

Your video should focus on your objectives. Don't offer too many choices.


Tip #4: Strong Call to Action

You should spend some time and create a strong call to action in your video. Be clear and specific of what you want them to do.

Example: "Do you like my video? If yes, visit my blog for second part - Better do it now becuase I might turn this into a paid product anytime without notice..."


Tip #5: Make Use of Social Media

Always encourage your prospects to share, like tweet or comment on your videos. This helps to create a viral effect if your content is good quality.

If you host your videos on wordpress blog, this can be done by installing some simple social media plugins.


Conclusion:

You should take action now and start making videos to drive traffic base on the tips that you've just discovered. You'll be amazed by the results.