Comments on: Videoblogging: Is it a Man’s World?

by: Mike Paahana

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:59:16 +0000

only men make sex tape u ever heard of a girl posting 1 sex video on the web

by: Melissa Salas

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:13:16 +0000

Great topic Lisa - my response could be a novel

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Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:16:07 +0000

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by: Bookstore

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:36:17 +0000

Unfortunately, I think you’re right. It’s about looks. Sheesh, I do a vid when I look like I did in college. Yea, that will be good.

Alison

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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:25:42 +0000

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by: lisa picarille

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:00:02 +0000

ros, i agree that our audiences like the reality of video. we, as women, just need to overcome our fear that we will be judged on looks rather than on content. the more women that take your cue and just do it, the easier it will be for the rest of us. keep up the great work.

by: Rosalind Gardner

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:04:42 +0000

Hey Lisa,

Video blogging isn’t ‘all about vanity’ for all female affiliate marketers.

Some of us have gotten past having to doll ourselves up whenever we’re in front of a lens.

I vblogged a newsletter while standing atop a mountain here in B.C., sans makeup, hair flying every which way and looking none the better for the strenuous hike. I also did did a home office tour dressed in my standard winter issue outfit - head to toe fleece.

And you know what?

My subscribers comment frequently that they love those videos best of all.

Why?

They get to see a woman who really works from her messy home office as an affiliate marketer and who uses the same equipment that they do. They see someone who stumbles over and searches for words in her videos then laughs and carries on. In other words, they get to see and know the Real Ros, your everyday, average, run-of-the-mill human being and someone to whom they can relate.

My audience appreciates the honesty and I like not having to waste time in front of a mirror.

So, to the ladies out there - you’re beautiful just the way you are. Just wear a smile, talk to the camera as you would your friends and reap the rewards.

Cheers,
Ros

by: jgoode

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:28:27 +0000

Thanks soooo much for bringing up such a great topic Lisa. I’ve been toying with the idea of video for my own brand as well as my affiliate marketing for almost a year now - its absolutely a mind boggling, intimidating medium… I have to agree with Stephanie when she said its a comfort issue. I’m positive once we get started and do it more, it will only get easier and more fun. But it’s definitely easier to think of when one’s own face isn’t in front of the camera.

As far as the vanity issue, I’d have to absolutely agree there as well.. but not necessarily just on a looks factor. For some of us, sounding intelligent or knowledgeable is hard enough in writing… but in front of an audience is even moreso. Its donw right scary. The whole “I’m being watched intentionally” think, for me anyway, is a huge factor. Face-to-face there is the spontaneity factor, but on video theres that delete button and no reason not to use it.

Thank you for again for the topic - its one more bit of encouragement I know I needed to hear!

by: Tanya Middleton

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:33 +0000

It is incredibly unfortunate that women are not soley judged by the merit of their profession, intellect or wit, they are held to much high standards of asteticism than men are. I think its imperative that women continue supporting each other in their professions, especially in the business world.I’m constantly searching the web for realms of support and advice concerning my business.In fact,if you’re looking for information on owning, maintaing or developing your online business, you should check out Vision to Venture, which is 5 live events (April-May 2008) hosted by industry insiders showcasing trade secrets and featuring “Girl’s Guide to Building a Million Dollar Business”. One of the featured speakers, Susan Solovic, an award winning small business advocate, will be discussing online business promotion that’s easy and affordable. You should take a look at http://smallbusiness.officelive.com/v2v/; the event is completely geared towards us female entrepreneurs and provided by Microsoft. You should also look into their new web service Office Live Small Business, which is so easy to use and features a ton of resources on how to organize and manage an online business. If you have any questions let me know, I work with Microsoft and I’m always around!