I’m in the process of producing a long series of self-help informational type videos filled with tips & tricks for placement both here on the blog, as well as on YouTube and similar type sites.
I have two items that I’d like to get as many opinions on as possible. In return for your opinion, you will be automatically entered in a drawing for a gift certificate for $150.00 worth of my hypnosis programs. You must post your comment by Midnight July 13, 2007 to be eligible.
Question #1:
Do you think that each video should be short (2 – 3 minutes). In other words, if the topic is “How to suppress your appetite and lose weight,” the topic would be covered in a series of possibly 10 different short videos: Part 1; Part 1; Part 3; etc.
Or do you think that more people would respond to one 30 minute video that covered the entire topic?
Question #2:
The “still” thumbnail image that is visible at the beginning of the video before it starts to run can be critical for catching people’s attention and getting them to watch your video.
I would like to have a German Shepherd dog as the thumbnail. When the video starts, the dog’s mouth will move and he will introduce me (in English of course).
My question is: Do you think the talking dog will ruin my credibility? Or would it be a positive? How would you react to it?
If you don’t like the talking dog idea, what would your suggest I use as the thumbnail image? I could use my smiling face. Or I could use — what?
Please click the comments link below to state your opinion. You will want to leave your real email address in the email field provided so I am able to contact you if you win the drawing. Do not put your email address in the comment field. The general public will not be able to see your email address. I will be the only one to see it.
