My First Video Blog – Why is Facebook Important?

by Stephen M. Fells on August 17, 2009

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Andy Carroll August 17, 2009 at 1:38 pm

Clever stuff, Steve. Though I am not in the commercial sector I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, the public sector here in the UK has been incredibly slow in identifying the opportunities we have through Facebook and other sites such as Twitter to communicate virally.

Later this Autumn I hope to be able to announce a new national service to some very vulnerable people here in the UK. A Facebook Group would be a great way share that news as well as introduce the partners that will deliver it. However I can’t – Facebook is a barred website at work!

And you forgot to tell us where you come from, or was that deliberate so we have to watch the next Vlog to find out? My money is on Canberra.

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Stephen M. Fells August 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Thanks for your comments Andy and the origin of my birthplace is hidden in the final sentence of the blogeo ;)

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Gwyneth August 17, 2009 at 2:36 pm

Hey, Steve.
Nicely done!
Delivery: Well-spoken and I love the clarity of the video. I’d say that was a North English accent.

Content: You make some great points. Here are some I’d pass along for real estate agents considering using Facebook;

The real estate agents I’ve “befriended” on Facebook often post about new listings they’ve picked up, or even promote their listings via property websites such as AgencyLogic PowerSites. If their audience is buyers and sellers, this is interesting to them, especially if it was an unusual situation and there’s something to learn, for example, how the agent obtained multiple offers on one of their listings. But they have to be careful not to be too salesy. Remember your audience.

I recommend having two Facebook accounts. One for freinds and one for business relationships. Then I wouldn’t have to worry about the posts my crazy friends might make and that clients would be able to read (although I can turn off news feeds from certain friends). And don’t forget search engine results. Your Facebook page is likely to come up in results when Googling your name. You want to protect your online identity.

No doubt that Facebook is here to stay and that its use is evolving.

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Andy Carroll August 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm

Got it, or rather a Google search helped me out on the cryptic clue. Are you planning on these being regular uploads or just once in a while?

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Stephen M. Fells August 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm

I hope to do these at least a couple of times a month.

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jan eveleigh August 17, 2009 at 6:04 pm

I’ve never thought about using it as a buisness tool but maybe I should now its been explained. I agree it’s been a bit slow on the uptake over here in the UK for commercial use but for social networking its a big hit. At a guess I’d put money on that being a good old Essex accent!! Well done on the blog!

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Ron Rosenzweig August 17, 2009 at 8:29 pm

Hi Stephen,
I very much enjoyed your video. Very nicely presented, covered a lot of material in 7 minutes but it moved along very quickly. Very well done.
What web cam are you using and how are you processing the video prior to upload to YouTube? Thanks again and best wishes.

Ron

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Stephen M. Fells August 17, 2009 at 9:26 pm

Hi Ron – thank you so much for the positive feedback, you have made my day :) I held back on making a video blog but it made more sense this particular subject. I have a few more planned for the next several weeks.

I use a Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. It’s really easy to install and the YouTube upload is simplicity itself. Once you have recorded a video the software has a YouTube upload icon. It asks for your YouTube login info and does the rest for you. The Webcam is also excellent for video Skype sessions.

Hope this helps :)

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