6 Steps to Video Blog Creation

Video blogs, or vlogs, have become very popular since the video revolution of the past couple of years. Video blog creation isn’t all that different than creating a blog with content. 

Vlogs contain videos along with content - both formats enhance and interact with each other. In other words, instead of simply posting an article, the article or content would be embedded with videos, or a video might be enhanced with a few lines of text.

Video blogs work the same as any blog. Video blog creation can be easy, fun, and free. You’ll need a camcorder, editing software and a high-speed Internet connection. An alternative to creating your own video is to use video clips from YouTube or similar sites.

1. As with any blog, your blog needs a theme such as affiliate marketing, pet care or weddings and can be created for personal or professional use.

2. Find a web host. If you have a website you can host your blog there as long as your vlogging on the same theme as your site. There are also many free services that you can choose from.

3. Choose a name for your new blog creation that relates to your theme or niche. When choosing a name, try to come up with something catchy or memorable that readers will remember. If you’re starting your own site specifically for your vlog you’ll also need to purchase a domain name.

4. Prepare your content. For the most professional results set up a plan or script.
* Record your video clip.
* Upload to YouTube or Google to store online and copy the embedding code
* Alternately, if your blogging platform includes an icon to upload a video directly into your post, follow the directions and upload directly into your blog post.

5. Create your new blog post. Using the embedding code for your uploaded clip and paste that information into the code of your new post or follow the instructions in your blogging platform if you have uploaded directly to your blog.

6. Select the publish button in your blogging application - and your live online.

Now that your video blog creation is complete, keep these few things in mind. To build a following and keep them interested, update your vlog at least once a week. Make your vlogs unique and interesting to set them apart. Use content to place relative keywords into your posts, and encourage comments and feedback from your readers. Happy blogging!