Online Marketing

Fred Lebhart Posted by Fred Lebhart on July 05, 2012

How To Use YouTube For Small Business Online Marketing

How To Use YouTube For Small Business Online Marketing

Create Value for Your Business Through A YouTube STRATEGY

youtube.pngWe've met with dozens of clients who say something like, "Well, we have Facebook and Twitter, but it doesn't really make sense for our business to have a YouTube. We don't have anything to make videos about." According to Alexa.com, YouTube is the third most visited website in the world, so if you don't already have a YouTube marketing strategy in place, it's time to start thinking outside of the box.

Among other things, did you know that YouTube actually improves search engine optimization for your website and business? It is also a great way to connect socially with your current and potential customers - if you use it to your advantage. The following are a few ways to create value for your small business through YouTube:

Share Something Worthwhile With Your Customers

Yes, anyone can make a promotional video encouraging viewers to make a purchase. However, the focus of your YouTube videos should be to create value for your viewers (which will increase ROI later on). Provide your viewers with meaningful content. Consider videotaping interviews of industry professionals, demos of your product or service, or customer testimonials. You can record videos highlighting your eco-friendly manufacturing processes, provide how-to videos, offer product comparisons, and more - maybe even create a vlog perhaps?

Take Advantage of the YouTube Community

Similar to other social avenues, YouTube provides an online social community to its users. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach potential customers, and interact with YouTube members - add friends, go "favorite" some related videos, and see what others are posting - and maybe even check out your competition!

Brand Your YouTube Channel

Designing a branded YouTube channel is a great way to encourage brand recognition with your audience. YouTube channels can be tailored specifically to a business - through the use of logos, colors, and more. Reap more benefits from YouTube by adding relevant company information and links, for example.

Build Your SEO

Don't overlook the benefits of search engine optimization through your YouTube channel. YouTube's content is organized by tag words, so make sure you add relevant tags to each of your videos. Additionally, make sure your YouTube videos have keyword-rich titles and descriptions. These little details have a big impact in the search world.

Utilize YouTubE'S Analytics

Take advantage of YouTube's "Insight" button on each of your videos to see who viewed your videos, how they came across your YouTube videos, and more. These tools are perfect for understanding how better to serve your audience and make the most of their interactions.

BUILD YOUR SMALL BUSINESS ON YOUTUBE WITH THE HELP OF EFELLE MEDIA

YouTube is another powerful social media tool that is often overlooked. Let efelle build a solid foundation for your business through a branded YouTube channel. Still not convinced YouTube is for you? Let our social media experts teach you how to use video marketing in a professional way, no matter your industry. With almost 400 projects under our belt, efelle in Downtown Seattle is sure to satisfy your online marketing needs. Give us a call today at 206.384.4909 or fill out our simple contact form for a free consultation!

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