Video is one of the most popular online media formats out there today. More and more users prefer the idea of watching a short video in place of reading text when visiting websites, blogs, or completing online tutorials. You cannot overlook the importance of video when implementing a good Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy.
Once you have the video on your site, you want it to be seen by your audience. How can you help ensure that users find your videos? A Google video sitemap is the answer you are looking to find.
What can a video sitemap do for my web site?
Video Sitemaps can help:
• Get your videos indexed by Google
• Make your videos more visible in Google search results
• Get your videos displayed on Google in the right way
with the title and thumbnail image of your choice)
• Drive users looking for your content directly to your website
Still not convinced?
Watch this quick video from Google Webmaster help and let them help explain how easy and effective a Google video sitemap can be for your business or blog.
Learn More from Google
Read about Discovery Channel's success.
Read Google's help articles and create your Video Sitemap in minutes.
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Comments
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 5:16 PM
Thank you for your blog!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:14 PM
I always thought that Google would just find my videos. I guess I need to submit a sitemap. Thanks!
Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:42 PM
Thank you for the excellent article 。 My husband and I were very impressed with all the issues that she addressed. They will be a big help to us, not to mention to the many families that are now and in the years ahead that will be caring for their parents and/or aging family members! Great job, Kathryn! It's a "keeper"!
Most Sincerely, Mr & Mrs Kloth
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