I saw some interesting and quite unexpected results after posting my Home Office Tour and second-ever video to YouTube the other day.
When I stopped by YouTube this afternoon, I saw “#18 – Most Linked (This Week) – Howto & DIY” and “#80 – Most Viewed (This Week) – Howto & DIY” under “Honors for This Video“.
When I clicked on the first link, there was mine beside 2 from Lockergnome’s Chris Pirillo, the ultimate techno-video-geek who has 694 videos up and 14,232 YouTube subscribers. Whoa! I am truly honored! 
So… in real terms, did posting the video to YouTube result in traffic?
You betcha!
According to my AWSTATS, there was a big spike in searches for “Rosalind Gardner” which is exactly what I was aiming for when I named the video ‘Rosalind Gardner’s Home Office Tour’.
Traffic is good, but traffic with brand awareness is even better.
So, there ya go, another lesson learned – the power of video. Thanks Jim! (I used Jim Edward’s “Website Video Secrets” course to learn how to make my video and you’ll see the course in the binder about halfway through the video. .)
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About Rosalind Gardner
Hey Rosaland,
I found that video (You Tube) has done great for bringing in traffic to my site also. I like how you put your name in the title, good branding idea. I am going to that from now on. Good job on getting so many views! I liked seeing your personality, and letting me into your little world. I also learned a lot… like having an external harddrive/backup. If you want to see my videos search for Hethir at YouTube.