SEO tip #4: Videos

March 29, 10:18 PMDenver Internet Business ExaminerJenny Field

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Recent reports show that adding a video to your website increases your conversion rate by 20%.  That's a big jump and a worthwhile investment, depending on how you go about creating the video. 

Other than the immediate conversion rate benefits, video can be great for your website's SEO.  If you create a specific, targeted video, you should post the video on YouTube and link the video back to your website.  YouTube gets so many visits per day that linking to it gives more credibility to your ranking.  Go to alexa.com to check out where YouTube stands currently in website ranking (in terms of traffic).  YouTube should be top 100, easily. 

Here are some ideas for videos to post on your website:

-- If you have a product, create a product demo.

-- If you have a series of satisfied customers who are willing to be on camera, do a testimonials video.

-- If you have portfolio work, such as paintings, photographs, graphic design, do a video slideshow.

-- If you have an interview with an important person in your industry, ask if they'd be willing to be on camera.  Film it and post it.

-- Last suggestion: if you sing, dance, act, etc for a living, certainly post a video of your talents and skills.

Any other ideas of good video themes to promote your business?

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SEO tip #1: Meta tags
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SEO tip #5: Link building vs. Content

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