Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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From Gretchen Siegchrist, your Guide to Desktop Video
The general assumption is that shorter is better if you want a video to go viral. In truth, video length doesn't matter as much as content and quality.

Millions Watch TED Videos
Videos from the TED conference are basically lectures running between 15 and 30 minutes. So why have they gone viral?

What's the Best Length for a Web Video?
Anyone who gives a definitive answer to this question - 1 minute, 3 minutes - is wrong. The right answer is: As long as it needs to be.

How to Make a Viral Video
Ready to try to make your own viral video? Here are some tips to help.

Content Delivery Networks
If your videos run long, you may need to sign up for an account with a content delivery network, since free sites like YouTube limit the length of video uploads.

 


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