You-tube videos (free advertising ) works

[messier44000]

Yes I know I keep banging on about it, but to remind you that you-tube videos and 

tutorials work and get results.

OK will not work for every one and depends on the product.

But if someone wants to find out how to use something before buying , where do 

they head for. You-tube

Just to prove a point here are just a few emails I have had from buyers who 

contact me after seeing a video of mine and then head to the link in the 

description. Just to remind you, it costs nothing but time. The ones below 

are just over the last 2 weeks + more sales where buyers don`t contact me 

afterwards but I can see where the incoming traffic comes from.

Just to let you know, on all my videos I ask the buyer to email me to say 

they watch the channel and I`ll put a little freebie in the box.

The below is approx £2.5k in extra sales over the last couple of weeks in addition to normal website sales 

and face to face at the open days. Plus I get around £80-£100 per month 

as a monetized YT channel per month. Doesn't sound much, but every little helps.  

If this helps just one person get some extra sales after being inspired , then 

I have had a result. This is why I spend less and less time here and less listings.

Too busy creating more video content. Talking of which have two to create today 

and do the editing tomorrow.

Reminder - It costs nothing but time.

Emails from customers below.

Thanks for confirming my order and thank you for your videos on YouTube which helped in making the decision to purchase this monocular. £119 sale

I have bought some binoculars from you in the past fantastic. I watched your video on the Tripod and it looked as alright. £155 sale

I watch your YouTube channel, was looking at these last year and never got round to buying, so great that an upgraded version is available. ££179 sale

Thanks was great to watch an expert opinion on the you tube video. I thought I would put the custom your way instead of our American counterparts in the form of Amazon £159 sale

As requested, mentioning I’ve watched your YouTube channels, very informative. Many thanks. I’m sure my grandson will be super thrilled with his special binoculars!! As will I
Many thanks £1189 sale

Thank you and I appreciate your you tube video it was helpful. £679 sale

[british-ceramics-and-paintings]

Well done with this, good to hear some genuine positivity in these challenging times. 

Whilst my items are very different and don't require tutorials etc I am going to start doing some videos after Easter. 

Thank you for posting this.

[magpiecorner1]

Could you come back and let us know how you get on, was thinking the same - my items certainly don't need tutorials and there aren't many videos of my products.

Then again, the first salesman didn't sell shoes to the islanders because they didn't wear shoes - the second salesman saw a great opportunity to sell shoes cos they islanders didn't have any!!!

[messier44000]

My timing was good.

Started adding lots of videos during lock down when everyone was at home 

in front of the internet.

Top tip.

Watchers only want to see the product. So don`t do as I once did , and tell them about 

yourself for the 1st 2 mins. Or they will get bored and leave. I cringe at my early attempts.

It is free to get started. But for a couple of years I have used paid for editing software so I 

can quickly trim clips, add numerous ones together, visual effects , watermark etc.

Added a watermark as a rival started pinching my vids.

I also updated to an external mic, so I talk more natural. Even put myself in front of 

the camera now. So you can see me in HD, with all my 60 year old imperfections.

My dry sense of humour in videos gets LOLs from some. While others don`t get it.

I could go on talking A LOT about you-tube so will stop there.

If anyone wants to see the channel for some ideas, send a message

[roger_roger_over_and_nowt]

"there aren't many videos of my products" ?

Why not be on the front line and make one ?.Might take time and effort but once done it's done.

[messier44000]

Picking a random painting from your listings, you could title one something like.

"Peter J Norman Original Oil Painting. What are my thoughts, and should you buy ?"

A you-tube video title needs to ask a question. Then the viewer will have to watch 

to find the answer. (and where to buy)

Most of my product views now ask a question in the title.

[magpiecorner1]

Hence my final paragraph - I'm onto it already!!