Are YouTube videos really free? Consider using platforms like Vimeo to host your videos for a more effective approach.
In fact, when promoting products, it's often best to avoid hosting your videos on YouTube. Why? Because regardless of where your video is placed—say, on a blog page designed to sell products—YouTube will display distracting "*cards" that can divert your readers' attention away from your content, even during a pause!
While embedding YouTube videos on your site can prevent annoying ads from appearing, some creators opt to disable embedding altogether, prioritizing their ad revenue over your needs. It's understandable; some are just struggling YouTubers trying to make ends meet.
Using videos to attract opt-ins is a brilliant strategy, but if you can, choose a platform other than YouTube or utilize software to embed your own videos directly on your site.
*What are "Cards"?
Cards are YouTube's way of recommending videos based on a viewer's recent activity and subscriptions. These features are designed solely to keep viewers engaged on YouTube, watching ads, and generating revenue for the platform. They don't prioritize your interests, no matter how you perceive it.
The plaques that YouTubers display are merely promotional art for the company. They create an illusion of importance for the creators, which is misleading. Without viewers like you, they have nothing. These accolades are almost as pointless as ClickFunnel's fake gold record plaques, but not quite as irritating.
Exploring alternative video platforms can enhance your content strategy and provide a more focused viewer experience that aligns with your marketing objectives.