A Vlog on the Blog
A Vlog on the Blog
(by More In Media)
Oh, my!
“Nothing like a Blogging Challenge to pull out the video camera!” ~ Dorien
Does that make sense?
Do I dislike writing to the point of ‘cheating’ on this aforementioned challenge that I would be willing to make a video… of MYSELF?!
Hold your horses!
I am super
- excited
- energized
- psyched
- pumped up
- stimulated
What a great opportunity to be part of this Better Blogging Challenge! Here’s what in store for me and those who’ve joined me.
“Better Blogger Challenge Dates:
Monday, January 9, 2012 to March 9, 2012
Winners will be announced March 16, 2012
Requirements:
36 post by Midnight EST – Friday, March 9, 2012
Each post must be of unique high value content
Minimum of 200 words per post (regardless if it includes a video)
Written by you
No X rated content
No sales letters or spam posts”
“The video blogging (vlogging) is IN ADDITION to the writing I will be doing.”
(Interestingly enough, the word ‘vlogging’ was flagged by spell-checker and is NOT considered a word, yet)
Here is my first vlog, recorded today, for my Facebook Fans as an introduction to ‘Dorien, the woman behind the orange glasses’.
This video is posted on YouTube; find it here. You can connect with me on YouTube and subscribe to the More In Media channel for informative How-To Screenr videos and now ‘Dorien videos’ as well.
Your turn!
I have my own (three-part) challenge for you!
- Share something on your Facebook Page today, something that very few people know about you, and tag More In Media.
- Find a video you might share with your Facebook Fans this week. Make a plan and schedule to post it. (Find it on YouTube if you do not have any of your own.)
- Think about something you can add to one of your blog posts that will give your fans more of yourself: Images of you or your (home) office, a YouTube video, a SlideShare, a PowerPoint…
Are you getting what I am getting at?
Sometimes, you have to step out of your comfort zone to get better at a task and to improve upon the proven method.
I say:
Get out of your comfort zone and look at what you’ve been doing from a different angle.
Only then will you see change!
I would love you to leave me a comment below with your plan of action! Post something spectacular and share your link in a comment. I promise to come and ‘critique’ your work, just as I am encouraging you to critique mine.
About Dorien Morin-van Dam
Dorien is owner and social media marketer at More In Media. Dorien enjoys social media training, educating and consulting and is passionate about teaching social media to small business owners. In her spare time, Dorien manages five kids, two dogs and a husband. She runs marathons and loves to bake, travel and read.
January 10, 2012 blogging, Dorien Morin-van Dam, Social Media Voice, Vlog
Dorien, you did great! I have yet to build up the courage to star in my own video, even when it was a challenge in the Game of Like.
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It helps that I teach Social Media Workshops and talk in front of a group of people for up to 3 hours…
But it still took a bit of a nudge to do it.
Then the technical uploading *almost* got the better of me today.
My computer was not cooperating, but I thought it was my camera!
I am looking forward to the day I see you on video, Karleen.
Very entertaining Dorien. You looked great. I like the way you say you need to step out of your comfort zone. I do it everyday!
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Entertaining is a great word, Sherrie
Loved that I entertain and teach at the same time.
That comfort zone thing is a biggie for so many people, but ‘just do it’ applies to everyone, not just Nike fans!
Thank you for the encouragement and great ideas. I must admit, I like my comfort zone….but I can see from your leadership and willingness to take the challenge that it could be just what I need. Thanks for sharing and I will be doing your challenge this week.
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I am looking forward to seeing what your creative brain comes up with, Dawn. Now you’ve got me curious!
Can’t wait to read/watch and share it!
Have fun, too.
Fondly, Dorien.
Look at you Dorien! Nice to hear and see you. I do screen-capture vid tuts all the time, and am very comfortable speaking to folks, so wanting to add vlogs to the mix soon. Santa brought me a web cam, so no more excuses! Thank you for taking the leap and encouraging the rest of us to do it too!
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oh, that will be great fun if you join me, MaAnna!
It was a big leap, but I am already thinking; ‘what else can I share?’
My webcam did not work (old) so I went with a video camera. Was a bit tricky to operate on my own…:)
I might need to get myself a new webcam.
Looking forward to your debut!
~Dorien.
Awesome start to 2012, quite exceptional for a first vlog, your nerves don’t show up at all. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.
Good luck with the blogging challenge!
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Good call Dorien getting out of your comfort zone. Many people find video to be so much more entertaining and today it’s basically just as mobile as any other format. I’m thinking about doing some presentations in the Spring and would post the videos of them to my blog. I’m not quite to the point yet of being ready to post right from my own home, but you sure are inspiring. Way to go and good luck
Bill
You Did Great Dorien ! I really fear doing a video myself that is why I must do it:-) It seems so simple when I heard you gracefully introducing yourself , it inspires me to do the same !
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Thumbs Up!! I love when you used the hand gestures for the call to action.
You did great! Engaging and simply straightforward. Two things (damn, I’m Italian!) a more colourful dress (without seeming to be too much prepared!) and a better room perspective (it’s fine to show up the real working room, but with something more distinctive, a picture, a book, ecc.). Details, as Ideagirlmedia explained you already, that could make the difference. I’m looking forward to we the next one.
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Hi Fabrizio,
.
you’ve got me giggling!
I’ll be doing a ‘shout out’ to you next time with my orange dress on
Awesome suggestions!
You are so right, the camera angle wasn’t great. There was a bit of art, but not much to see.
I will take a bit of time to do the set up better next time.
I am glad you enjoyed the video, though.
Fondly, Dorien.
I love it! You sound great on video Dorien, looking forward to more : )
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Thanks Karla,
I watched a video of you as well
Are we all stepping out of our comfort zone at the same time?
Great job.
Dorien you are a natural in front of the camera! While I have recorded several videos, I have yet to tape myself and post it for all to see. Perhaps soon…
Keep up the good work Dorien! 
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Thanks for he vote of confidence, Knikkolette.
That means a lot.
I was super nervous setting it all up, but once I started it ONLY took 6 tries…
The hardest part was hitting the share button.
Dorien.
You nailed it!
Thanks Mattias,
I know you’ve been doing a lot of video blogging as I’ve watched some of the good stuff
Interesting – I saw the blogging challenge out there. Thought I might try that next round, but I admire that you hopped in.
Great job putting your own challenge out to everyone too!
Thank you for mentioning me in your video – I’m honored. You really did a great job, and should use that video where you can.
Kudos!
~Keri
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Great job. I’m not quite ready for vlogging but I love that you are a forerunner. Now I’ve seen it done so the seed is planted. And now, off to post something few people know about me and to tag it #HONMB. I know, I’m late, I’m late like by days for the assignment but I love stuff like so I’m going to do it anyway. Thanks for all you know and share!
I love that you wrote about how you used to clog. And that I wrote a blog about a vlog.
We all sounded a bit like Dr. Suess!
And you being an author. What a coincidence!
Write one, write on!