Tube Talk 10: YouTube Branded Intros, Non-Creators, Watch Time @VidiSEO @TimSchmoyer @DaneGolden

Summary: When to use a video intro, using YouTube for non-creators, and how to increase viewer watch time. PLAY AUDIO | Subscribe on iTunes Running time: 21:07 More info: http://TubeTalkShow.com HOSTS: * Dane Golden: HEY.com, Twitter.com/DaneGolden, and LinkedIn/in/danegolden * Matt Ballek: VidiSEO.com, Magnet Media, Twitter.com/VidiSEO, Google.com/+VidiSEO, and YouTube.com/VidiSEO * Tim Schmoyer: VideoCreators.com, ReelSEO, Twitter.com/TimSchmoyer, "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience," and YouTube.com/VideoCreatorsTV THIS WEEK'S TIPS: * Matt Ballek: How to Increase Viewer Watch Time on YouTube How to Increase Viewer Watch Time on YouTube 1) Be a hooker - hook your viewers right away. 2) Make sure your video looks and sounds good. 4) Pacing. Feel free to edit. What happened to tip #3? It sucked, so he cut it. 5) Go easy on the intro. 6) Check your analytics * Dane Golden: Six Things you can do on YouTube if you’re not a content creator * Playlists * Comments * Photos * Link to your other social media. * List your activity. * Create a cool banner. * Tim Schmoyer: Should you use a branded intro? 3 Questions to Ask Before Using a Video Intro 3 Questions to Ask Before Using a Video Intro: * How important is it that you brand yourself in this way? * How much background does a new viewer need for this video to make sense? * Do you have a clear value proposition that you can communicate clearly and succinctly? Also: * Does it add value * How can you use it briefly? * Teasing the video in first 15 seconds - pitching value? * Give an umbrella * How long - 5 seconds PLEASE FOLLOW US AND SUBSCRIBE: iTunes Stitcher RSS Email Tumblr Twitter Facebook Google Plus LinkedIn