Three Reasons to Use Video on a Website or Blog

Posted: September 14, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12437" align="alignright" width="340"] Image from dailyblogtips.com[/caption] When browsing a blog or website, having only plain text can lack the ability to grab reader's attention. However, using video can greatly impact how much users enjoy your site or blog. Use video to engage and deliver messages to users. Mark Zeni, writer for Daily Blog Tips, shares why it is important to use video on a website or blog.

3 Reasons to Use Video on Your Website or Blog

Despite video’s huge popularity (think YouTube, Meerkat, etc), there are many website owners and bloggers who still don’t use it. If you are one of them, here are three reasons to rethink your video strategy. 1. It helps to deliver your message Depending on the type of content you publish, using video might be a great way to deliver your message. Video helps your users understand the concepts you are trying to explain. One reason people love video is that it provides them with a change of pace – and some visual relief – from having to read information. This is especially true for websites that deliver education content. 2. It’s easy to find and embed video There are several websites that sell affordable royalty-free videos. For instance, check the video section on Bigstock.com. Second, if you are using a modern CMS like WordPress, adding video to your site or blog posts will just require a couple of clicks. Read the entire article 3 Reasons to Use Video on Your Website or Blog on Daily Blog Tips.