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Online Videos for Dentists and Doctors

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

 

The internet has revealed staggering new implications for advertising and creating personal service provider / client connections.  Medical professionals such as doctors and dentists require the trust of their patients in order to be effective. Most practitioners now have websites of their own to help prospective patients find them, but it is often difficult to establish a bond through a flat page of text and a photo. Fortunately, there is an easy way to add depth and personality through the use of a web spokesperson by creating medical videos.

 

A dentist or orthodontist can use dental videos to introduce themselves and their techniques. A virtual spokesperson can also be incorporated into dentist videos to present such topics as ‘First trip to the dentist’ or ‘Everything you need to know about braces’ in order to reduce patient anxiety and explain procedures to make them less scary. The ability to talk directly to patients and define terms and procedures can set your practice above your competitors.

 

Doctors can also benefit in much the same way, using physician videos to familiarize potential patients with themselves and their staff, and offering answers to commonly asked questions about their specialty. Visitors to your website can easily receive pertinent information in an easy to understand format that leaves them feeling grateful and impressed by your attention to detail.

 

Online Medical videos can benefit your practice in many ways, including:

 

Ÿ  Creating a quick bond between you and prospective patients

Ÿ  Impressing visitors to your site with your thoroughness and knowledge

Ÿ  Familiarizing future patients with your face, voice and techniques

Ÿ  Branding you as ‘practitioner behind the practice’ and giving your patients a tangible idea of ‘who you are’ and ‘what you can offer’

Ÿ  Allowing worried or distracted patients access to the information they need without delay

 

When you include a web spokesperson on your dental website or medical website, you are able to focus visitors attention in the right direction from the first moment they arrive, eliminating confusion and allowing them to quickly find what they need. Physician or dentist videos can be developed both to represent you and your practice, as well as providing information to targeted visitors looking for information on a particular condition or treatment.

 

If you are a doctor or dentist with your own practice, visit www.ispeakvideo.com and ask how you can have a video spokesperson added to your dental website  to deliver dental or medical videos to your existing and potential patient base.

iSpeakVideo Rated #1 Video Spokesperson Company by TopSEOS

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

iSpeakVideo is proud to announce that we are the top rated video spokesperson company by TopSEOS for April 2010.   We are very a proud of this accomplishment.  We always strive to deliver excellent customer service & innovative solutions for our growing list of clients. 

See our #1 ranking: http://www.topseos.com/rankings-of-best-virtual-spokesperson-companies

Online Video Distribution – Video SEO

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Online Video Distribution

 Once you have created website videos, you can use them to draw more attention to your website through video distribution. Video networks are becoming one of the search venues most often used for specific types of information, and if your business, service or product can be explained or demonstrated using a virtual presenter, you can take advantage of a huge network of video sites to promote your site.

 

The first step to getting an online video noticed is to properly submit it to the major video networks: YouTube, Yahoo Videos, AOL Videos, Revver and Metacafe, to start. Follow approved video SEO tactics by properly tagging your video with relevant keywords as well as your business name, address and phone number. Think about what searchers might input if they were looking for information on your topic, and use those keywords for tagging. Since Google indexes regular web content and video site content differently, you need tag carefully to ensure your video is categorized properly.

 

You should aim for the following when putting website videos together for online distribution:

 

Ÿ  Make sure your video is interesting, factually correct, and flows smoothly. You may wish to use professional web spokespeople to ensure that your video is of the highest quality.

 

Ÿ  Use the most relevant keywords from your website to SEO your video, and link back to your website. If all of your content is properly optimized, Google can serve up both your website listing and your online video to searchers.

 

Ÿ  Try for a humorous approach if possible, Most ‘viral videos’ (videos that get linked to and passed around generating thousands of hits) are videos that make people laugh. Avoid being crass, however.

 

Ÿ  Concentrate on video distribution to the main video sites first, but don’t neglect smaller niche sites and blogs that allow you to upload your video. The more people who get access to your video, the more potential views if they find it worthy enough to pass along.

 

Once you have created a captivating, informative video using a virtual spokesperson, you can begin video distribution. Think about what searchers might input if they were looking for information on your topic, and use those keywords for tagging. You can link your video back to your website, and link to your video from comments on blogs, social networks and in niche forums related to your product or service.

 

Visit www.ispeakvideo.com to learn more about web spokespeople and video distribution.

Choosing a Web Spokesperson- Should I use talent or shoot it myself?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Choosing a Web Spokesperson – Self, or Talent?

 If you’ve come to realize that a virtual greeter is one of the best ways to catch the attention of new visitors to your website and to keep them on your site longer, your next question is probably “Should I be my own video spokesperson or should I use talent?” There are good arguments either way, and you will need to weigh a variety of factors before making your decision.

 The benefits of doing the acting for your online video yourself is that no actor bring quite as much passion to your topic as you can. Even if you are a little nervous or rough, as long as your heartfelt enthusiasm comes through you may be perfectly capable of starring in your own online video. Confidence and the ability to articulate clearly can be gained through rehearsal and coaching.

 

This is particularly true in industries where the person involved is the brand; the focus then is on selling the individual, not merely a product or service.  Lawyers, doctors, dentists and various types of consultants may wish to act as their own web spokespeople simply because they need to create facial recognition to boost their brand and create that all important emotional connection with their patients or clients.

 

For others, a virtual greeter played by a seasoned actor may be the best option. If you simply need a website spokesperson to walk your visitors through your website, you may want a professional at the helm who can both keep their attention and smoothly explain the benefits of your product or service. The ability to deliver a confident, clear call to action should be paramount.

 

Choosing an actor to serve as your web spokesperson will require a little thought. You will want to consider your target demographic, including age, gender and level of education, and find an actor that can speak to them with authority. Above all, you want an actor who will inspire trust in your audience, convincing them that your site has the answers they need.

 

Incorporating an online video in your website means figuring out what your visitors need to hear, and delivering the script in a confident manner that neither condescends nor comes across as too casual. Your web spokesperson should be able to connect with the audience and capture their attention in order to relay your message for higher conversions and a lower bounce rate.

 

If you are having trouble deciding whether to cast yourself in your online video or to use an actor as your virtual greeter, visit www.ispeakvideo.com. We provide everything you need to create the perfect video, including scriptwriting, professional actors spanning all demographics, and the ability to produce a polished final product that increases the value of your site.

iSpeakVideo- Your One Stop Shop for Online Video

Monday, March 15th, 2010

 iSpeakVideo appeared on the scene in 2007 featuring video spokespeople as a new and improved way to use online video. They quickly proved that a website spokesperson can significantly increase conversion rates, decrease bounce or abandonment rates  and generate buzz and excitement about almost any product or service.

 Over the past three years iSpeakVideo has grown from an inspired startup to a leader in the industry, boasting an impressive client roster of over 4,000 clients including such big name retailers as:

 

Ÿ  UPS

Ÿ  Verizon

Ÿ  Microsoft

Ÿ  BB&T Bank

Ÿ  1800 PetMeds

Ÿ  Overstock.com

Ÿ  Seagate Technology

 

iSpeakVideo clients range from large Fortune 500 companies to small mom and pop operations, from internet based startups to small town businesses with an internet presence. Any company regardless of size or staff can benefit from implementing a virtual spokesperson to engage consumers and encourage online sales. Data collection efforts are accomplished more easily with the gentle prompting of video spokespeople, and even those who would rather leave than read long pages of text will stop to watch and listen to a walk on spokesperson.

 

A hands on approach accompanies every online video made. Clients don’t have to arrange for an actor, prepare a script or worry about quality control or integration – everything is handled by a team of professionals. Each video produced includes:

 

Ÿ  Scriptwriting

Ÿ  Pre-shoot call with director

Ÿ  Actor of choice (out of over 250 on call)

Ÿ  Website integration

Ÿ  HD quality video

Ÿ  Assigned production coordinator

 

…and more. iSpeakVideo has streamlined the process to provide a hands on, in the loop feeling for the client in tandem with a completely smooth process from the first step to the last. The client provides their vision and selects their ideal actor – and the team takes it from there.

 

iSpeakVideo has expanded from simple website integration, and now provides a host of other products that implement virtual spokespeople. They also offer all of their products to qualifying resellers such as website designers, advertisers and online marketing agencies. Selections include:

 

Ÿ  Walk on spokespersons

Ÿ  Video emails

Ÿ  Video FAQ

Ÿ  Corporate video presentations

Ÿ  Video product demonstrations

Ÿ  Video landing pages

 

 

Website talking heads can appear in video boomerangs to reduce bounce rates, and virtual spokespersons can minimize shopping cart abandonment by offering incentives and reassurance to consumers on the tipping point. All of iSpeakVideo’s many products are of the highest quality and are backed by definitive studies and a top notch professional team. Learn more about walk on spokespersons and online video by visiting us at www.iSpeakVideo.com.

Video Spokesperson Reseller Program for Website Designers

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

 

The field of website design is expanding to include ever more complex graphical elements. Now, with the ability to resell video spokesperson products along with their own website design packages, online business owners can increase their profits and provide cutting edge technology to their clients. There are several specific fields or categories where an OEM video spokesperson product can be extremely valuable, including:

 

Ÿ  Online marketing companies specializing in website design and sales

Ÿ  Website designers – both individual professional designers and large firms

Ÿ  Advertising agencies looking for something fresh and new to offer clients

 

Being able to offer a customer base something the competition hasn’t even thought of can set a website design company apart. Web designers are realizing the value of walk on spokespersons to their clients, and beginning to show interest in adding video spokespeople to their list of available products due to queries from clientele interested in website talking heads.

 

Becoming a virtual spokesperson reseller requires qualifying for a legitimate OEM program and following the guidelines set forth by the original company. Once approved, the website designer or online marketer can resell video spokesperson packages at a reduced rate along with their own services. This allows more businesses to provide walk on spokespeople in tandem with de4sign or advertising packages.

 

Video spokesperson resellers are set up with everything they need to succeed. Included in a typical reseller program are a number of tools to ensure smooth implementation and access to a wide range of OEM video spokesperson actors. A video partner webpage can help promote the concept to prospective customers, and training is included to allow resellers to deliver the same high quality product as the original.

 

The goal of a virtual spokesperson reseller program is to provide website designers, advertising agencies and online marketers to bring the product to a wider range of people at an affordable price. Being able to add an OEM video spokesperson to a website design can create greater appeal and ensure a higher conversion rate at the end of the line.

 

Those business owners and service providers who become resellers can assure their clients that they are delivering cutting edge technology. This can positively impact conversions and ROI, and open the door to more business and referrals. In addition, the possibilities for use in niche markets are ever expanding.

 

Learn more about our video spokesperson reseller program by visiting us at www.ispeakvideo.com/resellers.php.

iSpeakVideo Rated #1 Virtual Spokesperson company by TopSeos.

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

We are pleased to announced that www.iSpeakVideo.com was voted #1 again as the top Virtual Spokesperson company online by TopSeos. We work very hard to keep our customers happy and always strive to create new and innovative products to help websites owners explain their value proposition in an clear and engaging manner.   

http://www.topseos.com/rankings-of-best-virtual-spokesperson-companies

More Online Retail Video Examples- How to use close up shots effectively

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

We are continuing the retail theme this week by providing more retail product demos incorporating a video spokesperson.  In this example you will see a close up of the GoGreen Bamboo Gloves which are completely biodegradable.  We also had our client send us a t-shirt to further help showcase their brand.  The actor wore the gloves and performed several “real world” tasks with them on.  When incorporating a product it’s very important to always cut to close ups and show the product in action as we did in this example.  A video spokesperson has many uses and product demonstrations are just one way to use this engaging video product effectively.   

http://www.gloves-online.com/proddetail.php?prod=WK-CGO-888 Click on “Click here to see them in action”

Online product demos

Friday, February 26th, 2010

It’s very important for retailers to embrace online video to demonstrate their products. Here is a great example of detailed online product demonstration for our client Titan Gun Vault. Notice the level of detail our video web spokesperson goes into when explaining how to use this innovative product. This video can help reduce recurring questions dramatically.

What is a Video E-Card? – View Specific Examples

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I have been asked by several readers to provide specific examples a Video eCard.  A Video e-Card is very useful for both existing customer and prospecting for new customers.  Email Marketing + Video Spokesperson = Increased Conversion rates.  Below is a link to a few examples of Video e-Cards produced by iSpeakVideo.  Please review and enjoy: http://www.ispeakvideo.com/videoecard.php