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Forums vs Video Tutorials: What's Your Preference

by nichegooroos
11 replies
When it comes to learning the many different aspects of online marketing, website creation, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, etc. - what's works best for you? I got started over 15 years ago and greatly relied on forums and reading countless e-books for guidance. But, today, there's so many good video tutorials that can reduce the learning curve. I'm curious, because I see the answers you get in forums can vary for a more structured course can help add a valuable skill to your online capabilities.
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  • Profile picture of the author jolejoseph9
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    • Profile picture of the author nichegooroos
      I couldn't agree more. Videos are the way. I hope I can contribute to the Warrior Forum community and help people along the way.
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  • Profile picture of the author SteveFinch
    I like a combination of both.
    A forum can offer short snappy answers to questions, and video can then get into the nitty gritty of of the answers.

    I'm a bit lazy and can tend to get impatient waiting for a video to get to the point.
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  • Profile picture of the author agmccall
    I usually seek out sites with case studies on the topic or strategy I am researching

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  • Profile picture of the author Floreman
    Some video tutorials are incredibly helpful and have helped me solve a tricky problem.

    However, most are woeful and are delivered by people who really should not be creating videos....or if they do insist on doing them, they should take up some presentation training.

    They are long, drawn out affairs and delivered in a boring monotone voice that gets me clicking on the exit button ASAP.

    I quite often find myself muttering to the screen urging them to JUST GET TO THE POINT.

    ...oh and don't even get me started on Webinars!!!

    PS. ha ah I sound quite grumpy and impatient. I'm not really. Honest.
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    • Profile picture of the author nichegooroos
      Me too! I have a short attention spam, so I'm going to start sharing some of my work soon. I'll be sure to add a link to this thread soon!
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  • Profile picture of the author alexhan
    Frankly speaking, I like the video training, because, it shows me the step by step.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randy McLean
    If it is something technical like setting up and building a landing page I prefer video. But if it is mostly "how to" type of info then forum posts have their place.

    Nothing really beats video because it also gives you a better feel for the speaker. Different styles of teaching and training resonate with me better than others.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    As long as the information that is delivered is valuable, answers my questions, and meets the intent or reason I chose it . . . then I'm happy for any format presented. Sometimes video works, other times is too long and drawn out. The content is more important than the vehicle.

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  • Profile picture of the author absolutelee
    I normally don't care what format stuff comes in. I've been doing this quite a while. So, I normally get highly targeted about new things I need to learn.
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  • Profile picture of the author mdallen
    I think it is wise to use both. The more ways someone can connect with you, the more likely they are to find one that they can connect with you. Using multiple methods really just offers many ways they can solve their problems with you. Otherwise they only have the one method you focused on and they may end up with your competition because he/she has many ways to connect
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  • Profile picture of the author dana67
    Both can be useful. Why not try both and see which one works best for you?
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