How to Video Blog
I’m asked in the real world all the time the question, “How do I get rich on YouTube?” I have the answer for you today!
I have been studying all the big hitters for a while now. I will provide your answer and assume these things:
You are not extremely attractive, even though you are I’m sure!
You are not an amazing videographer.
Your not afraid to show your face.
You have a good personality!
If the above apply, you are in luck. As I studied all the most successful Vlogger’s, I came across one true shining star. His name is ZeFrank. He is, in my opinion, the greatest vlogger ever. He is probably the most successful vlogger as well. And, all the successful YouTuber’s seem to copy from him, to one extent or another.
Here is a sample of ZeFrank’s work. Note: If you are offended by a little swearing don’t watch this video. He swears a little.
ZeFrank is a neurosurgeon, by trade and I think he applied everything he know’s about the brain to his video’s. I’ll now break down all the technique’s he uses. To become successful, just copy as many technique’s as you can.
Opening
- He normally start’s off every video by acting as if he is trying to chase away new viewer’s. This creates a feeling that you are in a private club with him. “Are the new viewer’s gone yet?” (Very Powerful Psychologically)
- He then address’s you as a club member. (All his club member’s are called Sports Racers)
- He refers to himself as Ze, ZeFrank and Knowledge.
- Often show’s a user submitted version of his logo, which is a rubber ducky. (Involve’s the viewer’s in the show and who doesn’t like rubber ducks?)
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- He always video’s his face up close, so that he fills the screen. (Easier to associate with him, because people normally watch small versions of the video on their computer.)
- He edit’s his clips down so that there is a constant stream of words. (Doesn’t allow the viewer’s mind to wander.)
- Edits out the blinking. (Might be something psychological to this?)
- Moves his head between edit’s so that he is constantly moving in the video. (Keeps the viewers attention)
- Talks to the viewer as if they are having a personal conversation. (Builds the relationship)
- Tell’s the viewer he likes them and that they are friends. (Builds the relationship)
- All video’s are 3 to 3 1/2 minute’s in length. (Optimum time so the viewer doesn’t get bored. Never go over 4 minute’s in length!)
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- Involves viewer’s by reading their comments. Titles this part of the vlog, showing its added importance. “Something from the comments”
- Reads the comment from the last person to post a comment. (Creates an atmosphere in which viewer’s are fighting to make the last comment. Hence, tons of comments are posted.)
How to Get More Ratings on YouTube
- If you are the last person to comment and you gave the video a good rating, you become the “King or Queen of the Comments!” (Now visitor’s are inclined to not only comment, but also to provide a good rating)
How to Get Video Responses on YouTube
- If a viewer video tapes themselves performing a power move, they may be inducted into “The League of Awesomeness!” (Increases the number of video responses)
- Once a person makes it into the League of Awesomeness, they also get a special code name.
Increase Viewer Activity on YouTube
- Creates fun game’s that viewer’s can participate in like the “Earth Sandwich Project.” Here viewer’s team up to place a piece of bread on the ground at the exact opposite sides of the Earth.
- Show’s clips from other influential vlogger’s. Then people comment that they saw their video on the ZeFrank show. Then those people go to watch the ZeFrank show. (Technique used to infiltrate other popular Vlogs.)
- Provides the viewer’s with the opportunity to create the format of his show. “Fabuloso Friday”
Build a Community of Viewer’s on YouTube
- Sells T-Shirt’s emblazoned with the Sports Racer logo, that was created by fans.
- Gives away Sports Racer ringtone’s, with the Sports Racer theme song.
- Posts on a daily basis. (Creates a daily routine, where the viewer has to watch the new ZeFrank show.)
- Use odd phrases that make the viewer feel like an insider. “Yes no I this is”, “I’ve got the walnuts, show me the baby”, etc.
How to Format an Interesting Show on YouTube
- Mix serious news with comedy. (Some people like news, some like comedy, but everyone likes ZeFrank.)
- Takes viewers on trips to places they may not have the opportunity to visit.
- Created music video’s that explained the news or where just pure comedy.
- Break the show down into piece’s that have a short theme song and funny name. “Things I like that are gay”, “Say the opposite”, “Something from the comments”, etc.
- Attack someone that the general public doesn’t like. In ZeFrank’s case, he attacked George Bush.
- Tell funny story’s about photo’s. “President Bush pictured here wishing he had a mustache”, “Alberto Gonzalez pictured here patting the invisible man on the back”, etc.
- End the show with an interesting closing, to reestablish the brand. “This is ZeFrank, thinking so you don’t have to.”
Other Random ZeFrank Vlogging Technique’s
- Talks to imaginary co-worker’s.
- Posts video’s of his mistakes.
Other Vlogger Trick’s
- Another trick people use to get more view’s, is to post an opening title screen that is interesting. “Celebrity”, “Odd photo”, etc.
- Obviously, an interesting title will draw attention.
- Many attractive Vlogger’s get away with just being attractive.
- The more video’s you post, the better chance you have of hitting on a subject the masses may be interested in.
Wrapping Up
That’s pretty much everything I learned from watching the best Vlogger’s. I don’t necessarily think ZeFrank planned to do all that he did to trick people into watching him. I instead think he aimed to create a very entertaining show. In my opinion and in the opinion of millions, he succeeded.
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