Why LeadPlayer is The Best Video Player for Bloggers – And How to Win A Copy

A few months ago I started hearing about a new video player for bloggers and website owners looking to grow their audiences. It’s called LeadPlayer.

First I saw Pat Flynn (from Smart Passive Income) blogging about LeadPlayer and why he started using it to play all of his videos. Then I saw Danny Iny from Firepole Marketing saying that he was moving his 184 videos as well, and a bunch of other bloggers and marketers followed.

Then I discovered that my friend Clay Collins was behind the product, and we started exchaing emails about it. Long story short we decided to run a contest here on DailyBlogTips. Clay will be giving away two licenses to LeadPlayer plus two HD video cameras (i.e., two lucky winners will get both the player and the camera). If you are interested, read on.

LeadPlayer is a video player with dozens of integrated features that help you generate more leads and convert more people into subscribers. For instance, you can easily add an opt-in box to all your videos and require people to go through it before they can access the videos. You can also easily insert calls to action, and if you already have videos on YouTube you can integrate them with LeadPlayer.

Clay created a bunch of tutorial videos explaining how you can use and benefit from LeadPlayer, here are some of them:

1. Increasing sales conversions
2. Increasing opt-in conversions and growing your list
3. Sending traffic to webinars, sales and promotions
4. Leveraging other people’s videos to build your list
5. Growing your business without being pushy

If you visit the LeadPlayer website you’ll see that people are having great results with it. For instance, some people have increase their conversion rate fivefold, others even increased page views and reduced bounce rate after installing the player (check the reviews page to see other testimonials).

Winners of the contest: I want to congratulate Nick Kizirnis and Satish Achar for winning LeadPlayer. We’ll be contacting you with information on how to pick up your prize.

I’m sharing LeadPlayer with you because I think that – if you’re using video, or planning to – LeadPlayer would be a great investment. And to give you some extra incentive, I’ve asked Clay if there was something he could offer to people who purchase LeadPlayer after reading this post.

Well, Clay decided to hook it up, in a huge way.

Clay has developed a video blogging course called “One-Hour Video Blogging”, that teaches you how to create a professionally edited video blog post… in 1 hour.

His course includes…

How to get a bumper created for your show for $5How to find and add music to your showExactly which equipment you should use (stuff you can afford!)How to incorporate (and cut between) live action, screen capture, motion graphics, and presentation graphics for MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENTHow to create videos that get YouTube viewers – and website visitors! – to subscribe to your listPlus some extra info about YouTube video optimization, for good measure

Clay is giving this entire course away as a free bonus for anyone who joins the LeadPlayer family before midnight on Friday.

Interested? Click here to grab LeadPlayer and claim your bonuses.

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What’s More Important for Bloggers, Style or Content?

Some people believe that good writing will always win out. A good writer will be read, regardless of what they write about.

Other people believe that content alone is king. If you have great information, it’ll be read – even if the way it’s written isn’t so good.

Personally, I think the truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.

On the one hand, content matters: if you have nothing to say, you’re unlikely to find an audience. Style won’t win out over substance.

But on the flip side, content alone isn’t quite enough. After all, which post would you rather read?

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I think you’ll agree that the second one sounds much more enticing … even though both posts might have the exact same information.

If you know you’re a good writer but you’re struggling to build an audience, the problem might lie with your content.

To improve, try:

Asking your readers what they want you to write about. You might be surprised!Focusing on giving value with every post – ask yourself “what will the reader get out of this?”Writing list posts or “how to” posts – these are easy ways to offer something useful.Narrowing down your niche – focus on one key topic area, rather than writing about anything and everything that interests you.

If you’re packing your posts full of value but not getting much response, the problem might lie with your style.

To improve, try:

Spending more time editing each post after you write it. Try reading it aloud to get the flow of sentences and paragraphs right.Crafting great titles and gripping introductions that hook your readers and encourage them to read on.Writing in a friendly, direct way, as though you’re addressing just one person. Use “you” more than you use “I”.Asking a friend to review your post and point out areas where the writing could be improved.

I’d love to hear what you think about style vs content. Do you feel that your strengths lie more in one area than the other? Do you prefer blogs with useful, in-depth content, or ones with a great writing style that makes for enjoyable reading? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Ali Luke is a writer and blogger, and author of Publishing E-Books For Dummies. She runs a teaching / community site for writers and bloggers, Writers’ Huddle, which has just opened for new members. Join now to take her eight-week Blog On ecourse – where you’ll learn all about different post and page types – and to get access to the archive of seminars, mini-courses, and more. All the details are here.

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What I Hate About Today’s MLM Bloggers…

Posted on 12 September 2012.

Warning: (It’s 10:54am Pacific Time) and I am typing this before I have had the pleasure of polishing off my Starbucks Coffee…

…so I’m not completely sure what is gonna happen, but here goes.

I am so sick and tired of seeing today’s MLMbloggers writing the same “InsertNameOfCompanyThenInsertScam” blog posts, I want to scream.

“We”, meaning our industry (collectively) are so much better than that trash.

I’m having a hard time finding real blogs on the subject of Network Marketing that are worth reading and I know for a fact, that you have a story to tell.

You have a tip to share…or a struggle that others might empathize with.

Here’s what the ding-dong blogger brigade doesn’t get:

People in your niche are craving a real person to connect with, not some faux “brand me” leader who is trying to impress everyone with his knowledge even though he has never sponsored anyone or generated a single lead online.

Yes, it’s about branding you, but not a phony, fake, non-authentic version of you.

How about we start sharing real stuff like, “Here’s what I learned today from my coach/mentor today and here’s what I’m doing to implement it”.

Or take a cell-phone video of you making your favorite shake recipe.

Or interview someone in your upline.

Or test out a Facebook Ad and tell people exactly how it went.

No one, outside of my coaching students = ) is blogging like this.  (OK there are a couple of leaders doing it, but not more than a handful).

The Big Problem: I know there is a disconnect between having neat ideas to blog about, writing and the dreaded technical side of launching a WordPress Blog. Some of you really wnat to start blogging, but you are scared of the technical stuff.

And that’s why I co-developed MLMBlog Theme.

It’s click by click simple, complete with 10 tutorial videos and unlimited email support. (no excuses not to get it set up and running)

To make it even easier on you, for those who purchase MLMBlogTheme in the next couple of days, I am going to include:

Free Blog InstallationFree Custom Branded Blog Header

The free bonuses are available for a limited time so don’t dilly-dally:
http://www.mlmblogtheme.com

Talk soon -

Ty Tribble

Me and my boy, Mark Hoverson (he is authentic).

Ty is an Internet Marketer, Blogger and Social Marketing Entrepreneur

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What I hate today's MLM bloggers ...

Posted on 12 September 2012.

Warning: (10: 54 am is Pacific time) and I'm typing this before I have had the pleasure of polishing off a Starbucks Cup of coffee ...

.. so I'm not entirely sure what's going to happen, but here goes.

I am so sick and tired of seeing the same "InsertNameOfCompanyThenInsertScam" today's MLMbloggers to write blog posts, I would like to shout.

We, or our industry (together) is so much better than that in the trash.

I have a hard time finding the actual blogs about Network Marketing, which is worth a read, and I know for a fact that you have a story to tell.

You have to share ... a hint or a battle, which, just like the other delved into.

Here is what the ding-dong blogger Brigade may not be:

People in your niche are in need of a real person to contact, some faux "brand me" Director, who tries to impress all of the data, even though he is never anyone sponsored or there will be one of the lead online.

Yes, it's about the brand, but not the phony, fake, the real version of you.

How about start sharing like "here is what I learned today with my mentoring today and here is what I am doing to implement it," the real stuff.

Or a cell-phone video you can make your favorite shake recipe.

Or someone upline to the interview.

Or test the Facebook Ad and let people know how it went.

No One outside of my coaching students =) is blogging, such as this one.  (OK, there are a couple of leaders do, but no more than a handful).

The big problem: I know that there is a Disconnect between having a neat ideas for the blog, write, and dreaded the technical side of launching a WordPress blog. Some of you really wnat to start blogging, but are fearful of the technical stuff.

And, therefore, developed a MLMBlog theme.

It is a simple click of the icon in the system tray, a perfect 10, video and unlimited email support. (no excuses not to get it set up and running)

Easier, for those who are buying MLMBlogTheme in the next couple of days, I'm going to include:

Free blog InstallationFree Custom branded blog Header

The free bonuses are only available for a limited time, so don't Dilly:
http://www.mlmblogtheme.com

Talk soon-

Ty Tribble

Me and my son Mark Hoverson (he is real).

Ty is an Internet marketer, Blogger and social marketing entrepreneur

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What’s More Important for Bloggers, Style or Content?

Jotkut ihmiset uskovat, että hyvä kirjallisesti aina voittaa. Hyvä kirjailija luetaan riippumatta siitä, mitä he kirjoittavat.

Muut ihmiset uskovat, että sisältö yksin on kuningas. Jos sinulla on paljon tietoa, se voidaan lukea-vaikka on kirjoitettu tapa ei ole niin hyvä.

Henkilökohtaisesti uskon, että totuus on jossain näiden kahden ääripään välillä.

Toisaalta, sisältöä asioissa: Jos sinulla ei ole mitään sanottavaa, olet todennäköisesti löytää yleisöä. Tyyli ei voittaa yli ainetta.

Mutta takasivulla, sisällön yksin ei aivan riitä. Loppujen lopuksi joka postitse voit mieluummin lukea?

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Mielestäni sinun mieltä, että toinen kuulostaa paljon houkuttelevampi... vaikka molemmat virat olisi täsmälleen samat tiedot.

Jos olet hyvä kirjoittaja, mutta olet kamppailee rakentaa yleisölle, ongelma saattaa olla sisältöä.

Parantamiseksi, kokeile:

Pyytää lukijat, mitä he haluavat sinun kirjoittaa. Saatat yllättyä!Keskittymällä Antaessaan arvo jokaisen post-kysy itseltäsi, "mitä lukija saa pois tämä?"Kirjallisesti luettelo virkaa tai "Miten" virkaa-nämä ovat helppoja tapoja tarjota jotain hyödyllistä.Supistaen omalla kapealla – keskitytään yksi keskeinen aihealue, sen sijaan, kirjoittaa mitään ja kaikki, joka kiinnostaa sinua.

Jos olet pakkaus täynnä arvo, mutta ei saada paljon vastaus virkaa, ongelma voisi piillä tyyliäsi.

Parantamiseksi, kokeile:

Käyttää enemmän aikaa editointi kunkin postitse, kun kirjoitat sen. Kokeile lukea se ääneen saada kulkua lauseita ja kappaleita oikea.Askartelu hienoja otsikoita ja mukaansatempaava esittelyt, että koukku lukijat ja kannustaa niitä lukea.Kirjallisesti ystävällinen, välitön tavalla, ikään kuin puuttua vain yksi henkilö. Käytä "sinä" enemmän kuin käytät "I".Pyytää ystävä arvostelu viestisi ja aloja, joilla voitaisiin parantaa kirjallisesti huomauttaa.

Olisi kiva kuulla, mitä mieltä olette tyyli vs sisältö. Tuntuuko sinusta, sinun vahvuuksia yhdellä alueella enemmän kuin muut? Haluatko Blogit hyödyllistä, syvällinen sisältö tai niistä on hyvä kirjallinen tyyli, joka on nautittavaa luettavaa? Jaa ajatuksiasi kommentit alla.

Ali Luke on kirjailija ja bloggaaja ja kirjoittaja Publishing E-kirjat For Dummies. Hän toimii opetus / yhteisön sivuston kirjailijat ja bloggaajia, kirjailijoiden värjötellä, joka on juuri avannut uusia jäseniä. Liity nyt ottaa hänen kahdeksan viikon blogi On Verkkokoulu-jossa voit oppia kaikki eri posti- ja sivutyypit – ja panna pääsy jotta arkisto seminaareja ja mini-kursseja. Kaikki tiedot ovat täällä.

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