The Ups and Downs of a Video Blog
A video blog is also known as a vlog and it has become more and more popular these days. Is it worth it? What are the ups and downs of a video blog? Is it for everyone? Can it be successful? Truth is that staring a video blog isn’t an exact science and there are many things that can go wrong.
It’s all about being professional, charismatic and you have to come with something different than the rest of the vloggers out there in order to be popular. But even all these traits won’t guarantee your success or fame.
Too Much Exposure
You risk exposing too much of your private life and personal views. A lot of cyberbullies, hackers and stalkers can do you harm so you better be prepared to face awkward or difficult situations. Keep a little mystery and don’t let people know your address or real name. Only people that you trust should know personal details…
Pointless Aggression and Nasty Comments
Don’t feed the trolls. A lot of people will troll your vlog. You should have some thick skin to face comments, critics, verbal or written abuse. People can insult you and be aggressive towards you or mock your vlog and make a parody after it. Be prepared for it and don’t feed the trolls. Don’t show that you care. Even bad publicity can bring you more followers…quite the paradox, isn’t it?
You Have to Post Daily or on a Regular Basis
If you want more coverage and followers and if you plan on attracting sponsors, you got to commit to your vlog. Upload vlogs daily or regularly. Make them appealing and relevant. Use social media websites to promote your videos. Think of a newsletter, too.
You Can Get Rich from the Comfort of Your House
A lot of people start a vlog for fun. When things get serious and they start earning money, they focus on what worked and what should be improved. Not everybody becomes famous. And even if you become famous, it won’t happen overnight. It might take you months, you might feel like quitting, but if you are patient and determined, you can accomplish many great things.
You Become More Aware
Of Everything. You will pay more attention to how you look, how you speak, you try to keep the right posture and you also become more aware of what people want and what things make you more interesting than other vloggers.
Your Social Skills Improve
When you start a vlog, you learn how to communicate better. You know how to develop ideas and how to send a clear message to the world. The same goes with your social interactions. You start communicating easier with people.
Words Matter
What you say matters. Using the wrong words can lead to misinterpreting, misunderstanding and even arguments. You learn how to be more diplomatic about delicate issues. You are also aware of the power of key words and you use this power to your advantage.