HOW TO USE YouTube
This section will provide you with quick start information
about using YouTube to your advantage. From registration to uploading videos
and more, you will find all the answers to your most pressing questions right
here in this simple and easyto-use section.
Registration
You are welcome to view video clips freely at YouTube.com.
But, if you want to become an active member of the community, you will first
have to join. You can do this easily. If you use the Web even minimally,
registering with YouTube.com will prove a snap.
First, you will have to log onto the main
YouTube.com sign up page.
Visit: http://www.youtube.com/signup
Here you will see a screen as
follows:
Registration is simple, just enter your user name, set up a
password, provide your e-mail address, and provide some personal details needed
by the site. These include your phone number, the country you live in, your
gender, date of birth and a confirmation number provided by YouTube.
Worried about your privacy? Don’t. YouTube.com provides an
extensive privacy policy you can access by the bottom navigation bar, or just
visit:
http://www.youtube.com/t/privacy
YouTube values their customers’ privacy. While they may not
share your personal information intrinsically, you should know that any content
you upload to the site will be available to the public at large. YouTube may
use information such as your name and e-mail address if you choose to engage in
activities offered by the site (like uploading your video clips).
YouTube often sends cookies out to users computers, so
visitors returning to the site can log in easier. You can always delete cookies
on your computer, this has never been an issue for most people.
The company will not send you marketing material or other
advertisements without your consent, though they might send your e-mail address
for administrative purposes, but does not share your personal information with
“thirdparty” companies. This means usually most of your information is
protected.
Remember, here are the benefits of
registering:
v You
get to watch millions of videos presented by people throughout the world.
v You
can set up your section so you can share home videos with family members and
friends that may live faraway.
v You
can connect with people around the world that share common interests, likes and
dislikes.
v You
can have fun.
v You
can upload and promote your videos to a global audience, a huge benefit for any
entrepreneur, marketer or small business owner.
Confirmation
Note, when you register YouTube will send you a
confirmation note to confirm your e-mail address is legitimate and that you own
it. Do not forget to confirm your email address or you will not be able to use
the full functionality of the site.
Getting Your Video Featured
Now that you are registered, its time to start making
movies. One of the first questions people have is about getting their videos
featured. Everyone wants their turn in the spotlight. The real key to getting
your videos featured is nothing more than creativity and good luck.
Visitors on YouTube ranks the videos they like. So, like
any review system, if people like what it is you have to show, they will rate
your videos better, and your videos are more likely to be featured. YouTube.com
provides a featured section for popular videos.
Using TestTube
Some people are generous enough to want to offer feedback
and improve any site they use, including YouTube. If this sounds like you,
visit:
http://www.youtube.com/testtube
Here officials of the site try their newest features and
ask users to provide them with feedback so they can make their products and
services more appealing. You will get the opportunity to “test-drive” new
features or programs before YouTube launches them.
Make Your Video “Watch Worthy”
Apart from making a great video, there are many ways you
can express yourself and get noticed on YouTube. Unfortunately, YouTube doesn’t
let registered members upload personal avatars of themselves, small pictures of
their liking.
You can however, create a brand simply by using your video
cam. You can provide an intro clip, a short bio of yourself if you like.
Otherwise, use your full creativity to help brand your name, your products or
your services. You can even brand your message if you place enough time and
energy in creating your videos!
Making Your First Video
Since YouTube is a relatively new concept, there are still
many people that are not certain “how” to go about making a great video. First,
you will need the proper supplies. You can make a video using something as
simple as a digital camera, your cell phone (provided it is one that takes
video pictures) or a traditional camcorder.
What you do is simply record a short, 10-minute clip of
your video. Then, download the video to your computer just as you would any
digital pictures you would take. YouTube then allows you to upload your videos.
If you want to shine, you can edit your videos before uploading them. There are
many software programs readily available that allow you to edit videos
relatively easy, even if you are a beginner. Some examples include Windows
Moviemaker.
Software applications are a big hit, in part because you
can add subtitles to your video, you can incorporate special effects, and you
can zoom in and out and take advantage of many other features. Since optimizing
your video is essential if you want to attract attention on YouTube, let’s find
out how to do that.
The next section will help you learn how to create and
maximize your videos’ potential so they captivate your audience.
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