Working at Home on the Internet

Three Services that May (or May Not) Be the Future of Blogging for Business

 Just a little update on what I’ve been trying to accomplish recently in the World of Working at Home on the Internet.

I mentioned last week that I wanted to move more into the Future using Blogs/Video/Screencasts as a tool to increase business on the internet. While I won’t go so far as to say the efforts so far have been a failure, I will say they have been less than expected.

Not because there is anything wrong with the mediums per se, but some of the programs aren’t living up to their potential and frankly, neither am I.

• One service I do like is Revver. It is really easy to use, takes up no bandwidth on my server and produces quality video for presentation. No download to deal with, just upload your video to their service once you have signed up (it’s free). They even have the option of using Ads on your Vids (50/50) if you like. I did a Video using Revver about the next service, if you’d like to see it.
• Pamela for Skype is a Bust. (No link because I cannot recommend it to anyone in good faith) The concept is great, an addon for Skype (no affiliation) that allows for some features not included in the actual Skype service like recording Audio conversations that can be published. But the main thing that attracted me was the potential ability to record Video Interviews for publication at a reasonable price. The price is no problem ($24.95 for the Pro version), the Problem is that IT DOESN’T WORK.
• Lastly, I have been tinkering with a service called FreeScreecast. I have done a few “test” screencasts and the procedure is really quit simple. Download the Screencast Recorder, Record your screencast, Upload it to their server. You even have the ability to include Audio so you can describe what you are doing to your audience. My problem is that I keep on making mistakes during the recording. I get part way through and mess up on Audio or bring up the wrong screen on Video. I guess that will come with practice (I hope). But I plan on doing a lot more with this service once I get it right.

How about you, what have you been up to? Have you tried any of these services? Thoughts?

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March 19th, 2008 at 06:47am | Posted by Joe | Attitude, Resources, Tools | reader remarks | Print This Post

Back to the Future, Once Again

Something I’m considering doing…

Joining the 21st Century!

I have signed up for a couple of new services I found that I think could help me keep up with the times. No, not all the social media stuff, that’s way overdone. Things that could help me get information to people in a more effective way on my Blogs.

1. Revver… This one I “found” on ProBlogger. Darren has been using this for his Video Presentations for a bit now. If Darren uses it, I know it is something that can be trusted to perform to high expectations.
2. Free Screen Casts… Another “found” on a trusted Blog that I read all the time. Techie Buzz has never steered me wrong on a recommendation yet, so it is a good bet that this will work well for Step by Step instructions for tutorial type posts.

I did make a test vid over on my MCBS Blog, go take a look and tell me if you want to see more of that ugly mug. Either here or there.

I haven’t made any Screen Casts yet that have been published. I’m going to do that if and when the need arises. I can see that more on the Consulting Blog, but I will use it here if you think it’s a good idea.

Let me know.

Joe

Not to worry, I’ll let you know how well things work out. I’ll probably even do a review on both services.

J.

March 5th, 2008 at 03:31pm | Posted by Joe | Attitude, Blogging, Resources | 1 reader remark | Print This Post

What Online Medium Do You Use for Your Business?

I have tried a few different ways to promote my Consulting Business online over the past couple of years. I have tried Blogging, Websites, and a couple Forums. All had (and have) varying degrees of success. Things like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (social media) are still in the wait and see stages.

I continually get hits on the Blog vs Website Series, so it seems there are more than a few people looking for answers on how best to promote a business on the Web. So, I would like to put the question to those of you who already have (or are still experimenting) with an Online Presence for Your Business.

Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

Feel free to share your reasoning in comments. Your answers may just help some new up and coming Entrepreneurs make a decision on the direction to take for securing their place on the Internet for their Online Business.

December 10th, 2007 at 04:24pm | Posted by Joe | Inspiration, Polls, Promotion, Resources | 1 reader remark | Print This Post